It is now time to renew or apply for your EdChoice Scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Families who would like to renew their scholarships, including 8th graders receiving EdChoice at their current school, must follow the renewal directions below.

As a reminder, students are only permitted by state law to receive one state scholarship and may not be absent more than 20 days in the preceding school year. 

Families are not required to participate in a state scholarship program.

Renewal Applications: for families currently receiving EdChoice or EdChoice expansion

To renew your scholarship, please follow the steps below. Renewal applications do not need to complete the income verification again as the state will use the verified income application from this year.

1. Complete all portions of the two-page RENEWAL application and sign/date (one application per child)
2. Obtain a copy of a utility bill showing proof of address (water, electric, cable, etc.). The mailing AND service address as well as name must be visible. Phone bills are not accepted. Utility bill must be within 90 days. 
3. Scan all documents into a single PDF file (one file for each student) or .jpg file. The JPG or PDF file should then be emailed to edchoice@bwhs.org. 

New Applications: for families NOT currently receiving EdChoice Expansion

If you wish to apply for the state of Ohio EdChoice Scholarship for the first time, please carefully follow the steps below.

SUBMIT TO edchoice@bwhs.org: 

1. Complete all portions of the two-page application and sign/date (one application per child)
2. Obtain a copy of the student's birth certificate
3. Obtain a copy of a utility bill showing proof of address (water, electric, cable, etc.). The mailing AND service address as well as name must be visible. Phone bills are not accepted. Utility bill must be within 90 days.
4. Scan all documents into a single PDF file (one file for each student) or .jpg file. The JPG or PDF file should then be emailed to edchoice@bwhs.org.

SUBMIT TO STATE OF OHIO: 

Complete the Income Verification Form (below), set up an OH|ID and submit to the State of Ohio's secure online system.

General Reminders

The deadline to submit is Friday, March 8, 2024. Bishop Watterson may not accept EdChoice applications after this date. 

• A separate application must be submitted for each child.

• Please note that due to volume, no hard copy applications or supporting documentation will be accepted. Applications dropped off at school will not be processed.