The State of Ohio has released the new 2021-2022 EdChoice Expansion Registration forms along with the updated income chart. The EdChoice Expansion scholarship now extends to 250% of the poverty level and includes an increase for cost-of-living.
Here are the revised 2021-2022 income guidelines.
| Number in Household | Gross Annual Amount (250%) |
| 1 | $32,200 |
| 2 | $43,550 |
| 3 | $54,900 |
| 4 | $66,250 |
| 5 | $77,600 |
| 6 | $88,950 |
| 7 | $100,300 |
| 8 | $111,650 |
| for each additional person add: | $11,350 |
Details from the State of Ohio: All families applying for an EdChoice-Expansion scholarship must have their income verified by the EdChoice Office. When applying for an EdChoice-Expansion scholarship for the first time, the total household income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines (see chart above).
All new EdChoice-Expansion applicants must have a household income of 250% or lower to be awarded a scholarship. Families renewing their child’s EdChoice-Expansion Scholarship for the next school year will be awarded an amount based on where their family’s household income falls on the federal poverty guidelines:
• 0% - 250% = full scholarship = maximum award of $4,650 K-8, $6,000 9-12
• 251% - 300% = 75% of the scholarship = maximum award of $3487.50 K-8, $4,500 9-12
• 301% - 400% = 50% of the scholarship = maximum award of $2,325 K-8, $3,000 9-12
• Over 400% = cannot renew the scholarship
Expansion families with a household income of 250% or lower qualify for low income status. This means that the private school cannot charge these families for any tuition that is not covered by the scholarship.
Expansion families with a household income of 251% or higher are responsible for paying any tuition difference not covered by the scholarship.
EdChoice On-Demand Webinar & Tipsheet
You can view on-demand our EdChoice webinar and download the presentation for further details by clicking here.
Application Forms
Below are application forms for the 2021-2022 EdChoice Expansion scholarship. Registration is now open (Feb 1). Please note there is one form for new applications and one for renewal applications. Call the school office (937-498-1161) with any questions. Remember that the Scholarship Application form must be submitted through Lehman Catholic. The Income Verification form will be sent by you directly to the State of Ohio.