Help paying for private school in Ohio
Ohio has 2 program(s) that can help families pay private school tuition.
EdChoice Scholarship (traditional)
Voucher or scholarship
Who can use it: Ohio K-12 students who meet EdChoice eligibility rules (see the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce fact sheet).
EdChoice Expansion
Voucher or scholarship
Who can use it: Ohio K-12 students who are not eligible for the Cleveland Scholarship; households at or below 450% of poverty get the full amount, and higher incomes get a prorated amount.
Before you count on the money
- Only participating schools can accept these funds. Ask each school.
- Programs have deadlines, limited spots and amounts that change every year.
- Some programs pay the school; others put money in an account or lower your taxes.
See all 1,006 private schools in Ohio
Checked against official state pages on October 14, 2026. Programs change often: always confirm on the official page. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.