Affordability
FINDING THE BEST OPTION
SCHOOLS AND PARISHES
Some schools and parishes have their own funds to provide additional aid to parishioner families. For example, many of our high schools have strong development offices and generous alumni. Other schools and parishes may not be situated to do so because of size, relative newness, or less-advantaged neighborhoods. Click here to contact the school you’re interested in for more information.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Because strong, sustainable education programs in schools and parishes are vital for the future of the Catholic Church, 50% of the proceeds (or $65 million) of the One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign will be used for Catholic education in our archdiocese. For a look at foundations history click here. For their guidelines click here.
OHIO EDUCATIONAL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP
There is an existing State of Ohio program sponsored through Ohio School Choice entitled the ‘EdChoice’ program. This program provides funding for K-12 students who reside within the district of a low performing public school. The family can apply for Ed Choice assistance which provide funding for most of Elementary School tuition and a substantial portion of high school tuition. Check out your eligibility here.
EDCHOICE EXPANSION SCHOLARSHIP
There is also a second state tuition scholarship called the “EdChoice expansion scholarship.” For schools that opt into this program, generous EdChoice scholarships can now be awarded to their families based on need (income-determined) rather than only to families who live in low performing school districts. This state program is being rolled out progressively – this year only families of Kindergarten –Grade 6 students can qualify. Check out your eligibility here.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Two other forms of state scholarships exist that relate to students with special needs: the Autism Scholarship and the John Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Grant.
