EdChoice Scholarships

EdChoice

ALL St. Columbkille students are now eligible for a state scholarship, regardless of income!



EdChoice Applications are completed during the online enrollment application.

New Families


If you are a new family, you must complete the School Registration process first. After acceptance to St. Columbkille School, you are able to apply and request an EdChoice Scholarship. 

How to Apply for EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

Step 1: Income Verification


Use this website to create an account and submit income verification: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal

 

On your own, you will need to submit income verification with supporting documentation. Appropriate documents are outlined in the Online Income Verification Process Form depending on your employment. If the reviewers need more information, the EdChoice Office will reach out to you via email once they review it. 

 

Here is a video tutorial on how to use the Income Verification website.

Video Tutorial

Also, please utilize the quick guide for income verification.

Quick Guide Income Verification Portal

Step 2: Upload Documentation


The documents listed below are already available in your Digital Academy account. Fill out each form for each child, and upload into Digital Academy. (If you have multiple children each child needs their own documentation).


Uploading your documents and information in Digital Academy is the preferred method to help us expedite this process. 


1.    EdChoice Request Form 2023-24 (Click here for the form) 

2.   Copy of Birth Certificate of student

3.   Proof of Address/Utility bill (gas, water, electric). If utilities are not in parent’s name, see “Address Verification” section on Request Form.


Nancy Joyce, our Tuition Manager, will submit the above EdChoice Expansion application documents on your behalf. If you have any questions, please email her at njoyce@stcolumbkilleschool.org or call at 216-524-4816 ext. 23.


State of Ohio EdChoice Documents


Below you will find everything you need to successfully apply to EdChoice. If you have any questions, please email our Tuition Manager, Nancy Joyce, at njoyce@stcolumbkilleschool.org.

EdChoice Information

Below you can find all the information that was shared with our St. Columbkille families.

Should I Keep Paying Tuition? 


Tuition payments should be made in accordance with family’s current payment plans in Digital Academy. Once your EdChoice Expansion scholarship is finalized, Digital Academy accounts will be adjusted and any overpayments of tuition will be refunded.

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