Ohio EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Guide 2026–2027

Eligibility

All K–12 students. Families at or below 450% of the federal poverty level receive the maximum award; families above that threshold receive a prorated award per Ohio's published chart. EdChoice Expansion is a tuition scholarship, not a flexible ESA.

What the money can be used for

• Tuition at an EdChoice-participating school

Generally not allowed

• Anything other than tuition at an EdChoice-participating school

See our full eligible-expenses guide for the gray areas (technology caps, transportation, religious instruction, family-member compensation).

How to apply

1. Confirm that the student meets the program's K–12 eligibility requirements. Household income determines the scholarship amount, rather than whether most students may apply.
2. Apply to and be accepted by a participating Ohio private school.
3. Complete the current Scholarship Request Form and provide the required proof of the student's birth and current address. The participating private school submits the scholarship request.
4. Complete household-income verification when required. New applicants generally complete income verification unless qualifying household-income information is already on file. Income verification is optional for many renewals, although it may still be required to receive a particular low-income designation or amount.
5. Confirm tuition and fees with the school. The scholarship applies to tuition. Families may remain responsible for registration charges, materials, other fees, or a tuition amount above the scholarship.

Editorial notes

Ohio’s program was enacted in 2005 (universal 2023). Award amounts and eligibility thresholds are reviewed each legislative session; we re-verify each state page on a rolling cadence and date-stamp the last review. See our methodology page for details. The final word on eligibility, deadlines, and approved providers is always the state administrator — verify with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce before spending.