Tuition for 2023 – 2024: $6,575 per student
Ohio’s Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program is now accessible to ALL Ohioans! Thanks to sweeping changes outlined in HB 33 and signed into law on July 3, 2023 by Governor DeWine, EVERY student now has the opportunity to attend a participating Catholic school for little or no cost.
In advisement by the State of Ohio, as well as the Diocese of Columbus, we are revising our tuition model for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Effective immediately, we will be going to a flat-rate tuition model, which applies to every student.
To be considered for any scholarship or financial assistance, families can apply for EdChoice*. If you desire to be considered for additional assistance in conjunction with EdChoice, you must also apply for FACTS Grant & Aid**. If a family chooses not to apply for the EdChoice state scholarship dollars available to them to reduce their tuition obligation, we will respect that decision. However, please be advised that any additional assistance will require a meeting with administration before it is awarded.
Utilization of assistance
- EdChoice*
- Emmaus Road SGO & Diocesan Grant
- Other funds or endowments such as Guardian Angel, etc.
REDA, Kroger Rewards, and the RaiseRight gift card program can all be used to help offset any remaining tuititon balance! For more information on these programs, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Example for a family with 1 student based on 0-450% PGL:
Student Utilizing |
Student NOT utilizing |
2022-23 model |
|
Full Tuition Rate |
$6,575 |
$6,575 |
$6,575 |
EdChoice Scholarship |
$6,165 |
$0 |
$0 |
Parish Subsidy |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,000 |
Tuition Owed |
$410 |
$6,575 |
$5,575 |
Example for a family with 2 students based on 451-500% PGL:
Student Utilizing |
Student NOT utilizing |
2022-23 model |
|
Full Tuition Rate |
$13,150 |
$13,150 |
$13,150 |
EdChoice Scholarship |
$12,330 |
$0 |
$0 |
Parish Subsidy |
$0 |
$0 |
$2,000 |
Tuition Owed |
$820 |
$13,150 |
$9,150 |
Please note:
No family will pay any amount in tuition for the 2023 – 2024 school year larger than their original payment agreement stated earlier this year, as long as they apply for EdChoice.
If, after applying for EdChoice, the amount owed is greater than your original payment agreement, we will use the Emmaus Road Scholarship (SGO) and other Diocesan grants to cover the difference for this year, as long as you apply for EdChoice and FACTS Grant & Aid.
Jon Peterson
We ask that all of our Jon Peterson families apply for FACTS Grant & Aid, so that we may compare your financial situation to the new EdChoice guidelines and allocate funds and assistance accordingly.
Applying for a Scholarship is as Easy as 1-2-3!*
- Reach out to your school(s) to get started, or visit https://bit.ly/ohioedchoice.
- Complete a Scholarship Request Form for EACH eligible student in grades K-12 who is enrolled in Our Catholic Schools. Submit the request form, as well as a copy of the student’s birth certificate and current proof of address (see scholarship request form for accepted documents) to the appropriate school(s) for submission via the online application system.
- Complete the income verification process at https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal. An OH|ID is required for online submission.
Ask questions!
We know there are a lot of big changes this year. If if you have any questions or concerns at all, email [email protected]. We are also happy to meet with you to go over your family’s specific questions and concerns!
* Either the new, Universal EdChoice Expansion program OR Traditional EdChoice
** EdChoice and FACTS Grant & Aid applications must be COMPLETE by September 15, 2023.