EdChoice Scholarship

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

House Bill 33 (HB33) is an education-related bill recently passed by the Ohio State Legislature and was just signed into effect by the governor. It is aimed at improving educational opportunities for students across the state. One significant aspect of this bill is the expansion of the EdChoice Scholarship Program, which affects the eligibility criteria and availability of scholarships for families seeking financial assistance to enroll their children in private schools, including Troy Christian Schools.
Under the new provisions of HB33, there have been notable changes in the EdChoice Expansion Scholarships that parents should be aware of. These changes include:
  1. Expanded Eligibility: The income-based eligibility threshold for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarships has been raised allowing more families to qualify for financial assistance. Scholarship amounts will be income-based. Students whose family’s income is at or below 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), or about $135,000 for a family of four, will be eligible to receive the full scholarship amount, and students whose family’s household income is above 450% FPL will be eligible for voucher amounts decreased on a sliding scale. We are including a chart for reference so that you can see if your family may qualify for this scholarship. 
  2. Increased Scholarship Amounts: HB33 also includes an increase in scholarship amounts, providing families with more substantial financial support to cover tuition costs. The full scholarship amount for students in Kindergarten-8th grade would be $6,165 and $8,407 for high school students. 
  3. HB33 increases the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship amounts.
  4. It qualifies any student with an autism diagnosis for the Autism Scholarship.
  5. They extended the deadline to apply for the scholarship to October 15th.



What This Means For You

All Troy Christian Students are now eligible for a state scholarship! 

There are answers to some general questions below. These answers are as up-to-date as we understand them. They will be updated as we get more information from the state

Complete the following steps to apply: 

  1. Fill out the 2023-2024 EdChoice Request Form (one per child). Please make sure you review your information carefully on the form and complete each section. You will need to include an acceptable proof of address as well as your student's birth certificate before your application can be submitted.
    Submit the Request Form and supporting documentation to Heather Peters (hpeters@tcmail.org) or by dropping it off at the high school office. (Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm)
  2. Fill out the 2023-2024 Income Verification form (one per family). It is recommended that you fill this out online. Click here for a quick written guide on how to do this. 
  3. Once the scholarship has been awarded to you, you will need to return the award letter to the school and sign a one-time check deposit agreement form so the monthly scholarship checks can be deposited and applied to your tuition account. 


The school will submit your application through the Ohio Department of Education website.  You can drop off your materials for each student at the High School office. You can also email your scanned materials to hpeters@tcmail.org (PLEASE NOTE: The state will not accept photographs of the materials. All documents must be scanned).

The deadline to submit is October 15th. However, any scholarship application submitted after the school year starts will be prorated based on the remaining days of school and the full amount will not be given. 

 

Forms and Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

List of 8 items.

  • What steps do I need to take if I HAVE RECEIVED an EdChoice Scholarship before?

    ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ARE LISTED ON THIS PAGE
    1. Fill out the 2023-2024 EdChoice Renewal Form
    2. Submit the Renewal Form and a recent utility bill or other proof of residency to the Troy Christian High School Office or email them to Heather Peters at hpeters@tcmail.org
     

  • What steps do I need to take if I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED an EdChoice Scholarship?

    You MUST be a REGISTERED STUDENT of Troy Christian Schools before you can apply for the EdChoice scholarship.

    ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ARE LISTED ON THIS PAGE

    Current Registered Students

    1. Fill out the 2023-2024 Income Verification form (You can fill out the form, but it's recommended that you fill it out online)
    2. Fill out the 2023-2024 EdChoice Request Form
    3. Submit Request Form, copy of student's birth certificate, and a recent utility bill or other proof of residency Troy Christian High School Office.
    4. Once the scholarship has been awarded to you, you will need to return the award letter to the school and sign a one-time check deposit agreement form so the monthly scholarship checks can be deposited and applied to your tuition account.

    Non-Troy Christian Students

    1. Visit and Apply to Troy Christian
    2. Once accepted, our admission office will be in touch to walk you through next steps.
    3. For the EdChoice Scholarship
      1. Fill out the 2023-2024 Income Verification form (You can fill out the form, but it's recommended that you fill it out online)
      2. Fill out the 2023-2024 EdChoice Request Form
      3. Submit Request Form, copy of student's birth certificate, and a recent utility bill or other proof of residency to Troy Christian Schools.

  • Do I need to have my income verified?

    For the majority of our families, the answer is YES. 
    If you want to apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship or Low-Income Designation, you must submit your income verification.

    The school will NOT collect any of your income information. This is submitted through the state website.

    You will receive an official letter from the state letting you know the amount of scholarship dollars you are eligible for.

    Troy Christian can NOT approve your application to the state website without this step being done first.

  • Do I need to keep making tuition payments once I have submitted the application?

    Yes, if you are making monthly payments on your tuition for the 2023-24 school year, continue to do so until the scholarship has been awarded. Once you receive the EdChoice Scholarship, your account will be updated and options for any remaining balance or overpayment will be addressed. 

  • What about the rest of my tuition?

    By direction of the school board, Troy Christian will make necessary adjustments to your tuition accounts once you are approved by the state for the EdChoice Scholarship and you have returned the award letter and the check deposit agreement your account will be updated. 
    The EdChoice Scholarship gets applied to your account in monthly installments. If there is a remaining balance due on your account after the scholarship is applied, you will be responsible for paying that remaining balance each month. 
    If there is a credit on your account from previous payments made before the scholarship was awarded, that credit can be applied to the balance due each month moving forward.
    Any credit can also be applied to any fees or costs that the scholarship does not cover including but not limited to athletic fees, participation fees, ESM, or 6th grade mission trip costs. 

  • What if I have already paid my student's tuition in full, or started monthly payments?

    THE FOLLOWING ONLY APPLIES TO MONIES PAID TO THE SCHOOL BY YOU, IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL AID

    The EdChoice Scholarship gets applied to your account in monthly installments. If there is a remaining balance due on your account after the scholarship is applied, you will be responsible for paying that remaining balance each month. 

    If there is a credit on your account from previous payments made before the scholarship was awarded, including if you already paid in full, that credit will be applied to the balance due each month moving forward. 
    Any credit can also be applied to any fees or costs that the scholarship does not cover including but not limited to athletic fees, participation fees, ESM, or 6th grade mission trip costs. 

    If there is credit on your account at the end of the school year, that credit can be applied to next year's tuition and fees or it can be refunded to your bank account. 


       

    • Are there requirements of me once the scholarship has been awarded?

      The parent, whose name the scholarship is in, will need to sign off on a one-time check deposit agreement or come in monthly to sign each EdChoice Scholarship disbursement check for Troy Christian to deposit and apply to your account. 
      Please note, that if you choose to sign checks monthly instead of the deposit agreement, and you fail to sign a check, your bank account will be debited for the full amount due for that month. 

    • What if I do not get my application submitted to the state by the deadline?

      The deadline for submission is October 15th. 

      However, Any scholarship application submitted after the school year starts will be prorated based on the remaining days of school and the full amount will not be given. 

    Other Questions? Contact Us

    Any questions regarding the EdChoice Scholarship can be sent to Heather Peters at hpeters@tcmail.org

    Because of the amount of applications the school will now need to process, and the possibility of updated information from the state, please allow for a few days for us to respond.

    Additional Resources

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    Phone: 937 339-5692      Fax: 937 335-6258