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Ohio Department of Education
EdChoice Expansion Scholarship is a scholarship offered by the state of Ohio. Even though it is an income based scholarship, every Ohio resident qualifies for at least $616 per student regardless of income level. There is no income ceiling. Parents are required to complete income verification to determine the amount. The scholarships are renewable each year.
Click on the link below for helpful documents, tips and tools to estimate your EdChoice Scholarship Amount. Quick links to forms needed for your EdChoice request and/or renewal are also available.
EdChoice Traditional Scholarship is a scholarship offered by the state of Ohio that is based on residency (residing in a failing school district) Parents are not required to submit their income verification for this scholarship but must prove residency.
Cleveland Scholarship is a scholarship offered by the state of Ohio, and is for families that reside in Cleveland Municipal School District only. Parents are not required to submit their income verification for this scholarship but must prove residency.
Please note: These scholarships can only be used for tuition costs and cannot be used for registration or other school fees. If you have questions, please contact Nicole Walther, our scholarship coordinator at nwalther@avoncc.org
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Scholarships
Other scholarships are available to families who apply through FACTS Grant and Aid. This tuition assistance program encompasses the Angel Scholarship and Diocesan Tuition Assistance. Now that EdChoice covers families with the greatest need, more families are benefiting from these parish and diocese scholarships.
Angel Scholarship Fund is a Tax Credit Scholarship program through the State of Ohio that allows families to turn their tax dollars into tuition assistance for students in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
Diocesan Tuition Assistance is a need-based tuition assistance program. It is based on a family's demonstrated financial need.
To apply for these tuition assistance programs please click on the FACTS Grant & Aid Application below.
For more information on the Angel Scholarship Fund and how your tax contribution can support Catholic education see the flyer. Scan the QR code to donate to the Angel Scholarship Fund.
Bishops' Scholarship for Excellence
The Catholic Education Endowment Trust (CEET) was established in 1976 by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to promote Catholic education, provide support for religious programs, and to offer tuition aid and scholarships to families with financial need who desired a Catholic education for their children. As part of this initiative, CEET started the Bishops’ Scholarship to encourage Excellence in Catholic education.
Ten (10) $3,500 High School Scholarships
Twenty (20) $1,200 Elementary School scholarships - Students in grades 6th thru 8th may apply