Hershey Accepts Ohio EdChoice Scholarships
We are committed to increasing access to a Hershey Montessori School education for children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We celebrate diversity and provide a warm community where all who seek Montessori and our school’s mission, vision, and values, feel welcomed.
Hershey Montessori participates in Ohio’s EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program. The Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program in Ohio provides state-funded scholarships to students in grades K-12 to attend participating private schools. The program is based on household income and is available to all Ohio students.
Please read below and contact admissions@hershey-montessori.org with any questions. We look forward to connecting with you!
The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
For Ohio students
The Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship (EdChoice) Program provides students from designated public schools the opportunity to attend participating independent schools. The EdChoice Expansion Program is an income-based program.
The scholarship amount is up to $6,166 for grades K–8 and $8,408 for grades 9-12.
Scholarships for EdChoice Expansion are awarded based on the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of a family’s household. If a family’s household income is at or below 450 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, they will be awarded the maximum scholarship amount. If a family’s household income is at or above 451 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, the student’s scholarship award will be prorated based on the chart below.
Download the Eligibility Requirements sheet.
Steps to Apply
1. Complete the Scholarship Request Form.
Complete one separate form application for each eligible student. Please note that if you have applied for Financial aid, you must also apply for EdChoice.
2. Return the completed, signed request form to the school office.
Include the following with your application: Student’s Birth Certificate and Proof of Residence Documentation must be in the parent/guardian’s name.
Please see the link HERE for a list of other accepted forms of residency documentation.
3. Create your OH ID Account.
Please see the guide, link HERE
4. Set up your OH ID Profile.
5. Complete Your Income Verification through the ODE app.
Please see the guide, link HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
• When Can I apply?
The application portal opens on February 1st, 2024.
• Do I need to complete income verification every year?
It is only required for the first year of application. Income verification will only be required in subsequent years if a family wishes to qualify for LIQ status or if a family’s income has decreased and the family would qualify for a high level of scholarship award.
• How long will it take to get notified if I am approved for the scholarship?
At this time, it is estimated to be a 14-day process from the time all documents are submitted. You can check your status online (EdChoice website) and/or wait to be notified by the Finance office. EdChoice will notify the school of their decision.