Program Overview
When Governor DeWine signed the July 2023 State of Ohio Budget it included Ohio HB33 making EVERY student enrolled at Lake Center Christian School entitled to an EdChoice scholarship.
Amounts vary based on income and family size. View income/award chart.
The 2023-24 Federal Poverty Guidelines can help you evaluate your family scenario.
In order to access these funds, you do have a responsibility to complete the Income Verification Form online and fill out the EdChoice application . The application and a copy of one utility bill for proof of address will also need to be provided when you send or bring your forms to Lake Center for processing. For assistance, please contact Mrs. Bethany Maust at [email protected], or 330-877-2049, ext 1040.
Families will still be responsible for operations fees as well as any tuition amount not covered by the scholarship.
There are several steps to complete.
1 Set Up Your OH|ID Account at this link For help View Instructional Video.
2. Log into your OH|ID Account on a desktop or laptop (not a cell phone) and Complete the Income Verification Form online.- You will need your Ohio license or State ID card and proof of income such as tax return page 1 to complete. See the PDF Screenshot Guide to complete process.
3. Complete Ohio EdChoice REQUEST Form for every student.
4. Return completed form to Lake Center with a copy of current utility bill showing matching service and mailing addresses.
1. You will need to complete the Ohio EdChoice Renewal Form for each student.
2. Log into your OH|ID Account on a desktop or laptop (not a cell phone) and Go to Income Verification App and complete the form. You will need your Ohio license or State ID card and proof of income such as tax return page 1 to complete. See the PDF Screenshot Guide to complete process.
3. Bring completed application to Lake Center Christian School with one utility bill to process your application.
Great! You DO NOT have to complete another application.
If your child already qualifies for the John Peterson Scholarship, they CANNOT receive the EdChoice Scholarship, BUT if you have other children, you can apply for them.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO MY FAMILY TO MAKE AN APPLICATION?
•.At/below 450% of the federal poverty level, (example $135,000 for family of 4) all students qualifies for a full scholarship.
•.Above 450% of federal poverty level, every student in Ohio will be eligible for a scholarship worth at least 10% of the maximum scholarship regardless of income.
