EdChoice Scholarships
- EdChoice Traditional – Based on your public school assignment, EdChoice eligible schools can be found HERE. Not sure of your public school assignment? You can use this Cincinnati Public School address lookup map HERE. The EdChoice Traditional Scholarship amount is currently $6,166 for grades K-8.
- EdChoice Expansion – Income-based and available to every student in the State of Ohio. Calculate your estimated award HERE.
Steps for applying for the EdChoice Scholarship:
Step 1: New Request or Renewal Form
- NEW Scholarship – Please complete the 2026–2027 EdChoice Scholarship Request Form.
- RENEWAL Scholarship – Please complete the 2026-2027 EdChoice Scholarship Renewal Form.
- A REAL (handwritten) signature is required. The State will not accept digital or typed signatures.
Step 2: Proof of Address
Submit a copy of a recent utility bill that includes both the mailing and service address.
Duke Energy or a water bill works best.
Step 3: Return these documents to St. Mary
Email your documents to edchoice@stmaryhp.org (preferred) or submit hard copies to the school office in a sealed envelope marked EdChoice 2026-2027.
Step 4: for Expansion Requests
EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Requests require Income Verification with the State of Ohio.
- First time applying for the Expansion Program? Please reference the Income Verification Quick Guide.
- If Income Verification has been previously completed (for an older sibling), there is no need to complete it again. Your award amount will be determined based on your previous submission. You can complete Income Verification again if you find it advantageous. Please confirm that your new student is listed in your State portal as a member of your household so that their application matches up with your family’s income verification.
- Renewal Requests don’t need to complete the Income Verification again unless you feel it is advantageous to do so.
The State of Ohio website has more detailed EdChoice Scholarship info for Traditional HERE or Expansion HERE