How much is Ohio's school voucher worth?

Ohio's EdChoice Expansion Scholarship provides up to $6,165 per student per year. The program is income-based.

Income-Based Program

Do I Qualify for Ohio's School Voucher?

Q: Do I qualify for Ohio's school voucher program?

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship is income-based with a limit of approximately $115,000/year for a family of 4. Benefit: up to $6,165/student/year. Ohio's EdChoice Expansion is income-based at 450% of the federal poverty level. Benefit amounts are tiered: families at the lower end of the income scale receive more. There is also the original EdChoice program (for students at low-performing schools) and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply through the Ohio Department of Education's scholarship portal.

Q: How do I apply for Ohio's school voucher?

Apply at https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/EdChoice-Scholarship-Program. Ohio's EdChoice Expansion is income-based at 450% of the federal poverty level. Benefit amounts are tiered: families at the lower end of the income scale receive more. There is also the original EdChoice program (for students at low-performing schools) and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply through the Ohio Department of Education's scholarship portal.

2026 eligibility, income limits, and how to apply

EdChoice Expansion Scholarship is income-based. A family of 4 earning under $115,000/year likely qualifies for up to $6,165/student/year.

Max Benefit

$6,165

per student / year

Eligibility

Income-Based

See limits below

Grades

K–12

covered

Program Launch

2021 (expanded 2023)

EdChoice Expansion

Check Your Eligibility

Enter your household size and income to check against Ohio's 2026 limit.

Number of school-age children (K–12)

Annual household income ($)

Gross income before taxes. Income limit shown is for a family of 4; limits scale with household size.

Ohio Voucher Income Limits — 2026

Approximate limits by household size. Exact limits set by the state program.

Household size	Annual income limit (est.)
1 person	~$55,500/year
2 people	~$75,400/year
3 people	~$95,200/year
4 people (reference)	~$115,000/year
5 people	~$132,700/year
6 people	~$152,500/year
7 people	~$172,300/year
8+ people	~$192,100/year

Estimates based on Ohio program income limit scaled by federal poverty level ratios. Check the official program for exact thresholds.

How to Apply for Ohio's Program

Program: EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

Deadline: Annual application; check Ohio DOE for dates

Ohio's EdChoice Expansion is income-based at 450% of the federal poverty level. Benefit amounts are tiered: families at the lower end of the income scale receive more. There is also the original EdChoice program (for students at low-performing schools) and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship for students with disabilities. Apply through the Ohio Department of Education's scholarship portal.

Confirm your school is approved

Private schools must be accredited and registered with the state program to accept voucher or ESA students. Contact the school directly or check the program's approved school list.

Gather documents

Typically: child's birth certificate, proof of state residency, income documentation (recent tax return or pay stubs), and current school enrollment records.

Apply before the window closes

Annual application; check Ohio DOE for dates. Programs with fixed windows often have waitlists. Apply on the first day the portal opens.

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