Scholarship Overview

Ohio provides state funding for nonpublic education through five private school voucher and scholarship programs. These consist of the Educational Choice Scholarship (EdChoice), the Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship Program, the Cleveland Scholarship, the Autism Scholarship Program, and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program. During fiscal year 2026, the state allocated a total of $1.173 billion across these five programs to support students enrolled in private schools.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility guidelines depend on the individual scholarship program:

  • Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship Program: Open to families with household income up to 450% of the poverty line.
  • Autism Scholarship Program and Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program: Intended for students who require special education services.
  • Cleveland Scholarship and Traditional EdChoice Scholarship: Available to eligible students attending private schools in Ohio.

Detailed applicant eligibility criteria and general qualifications are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.

Benefits

Funding amounts vary according to the student's grade level and the specific scholarship awarded:

  • Standard EdChoice Funding: Kindergarten through 8th-grade students can receive a $6,166 scholarship, while high school students can receive an $8,408 scholarship. Traditional EdChoice scholarships averaged $6,807 per student.
  • Educational Choice Expansion: Awards averaged $5,114 per participant across more than 105,000 scholarships.
  • Autism Scholarship: Funding averaged $30,318 per participant across more than 6,000 scholarships.
  • Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship: Funding averaged $13,511 per participant across more than 9,000 scholarships.
  • Cleveland Scholarship: Awards averaged $6,875 per participant across more than 8,000 scholarships.

How to Apply

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Application Deadlines

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