EdChoice Scholarship
The EdChoice Scholarship is a state-funded program that makes a private, Christ-centered education more affordable than ever! All students (K-8) qualify for at least a partial scholarship. Most families qualify for the maximum scholarship ($6,166). Unfortunately, families who live within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are not eligible.
The Educational Choice Traditional Scholarship provides students from designated public schools the opportunity to attend participating private schools like BCA. Click here to see if your child's school qualifies. Foster children and certain non-traditional families may also qualify for the scholarship.
The EdChoice Expansion Program is income-based. Families that make 450% or less of the federal poverty level (FPL) qualify for the full scholarship amount ($6,166). Families whose household income above 450% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines still qualify for a partial scholarship.
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Steps to Apply
STEP 1 - ENROLL AT BCA
Current students enroll through FACTS Family Portal (District Code is bc-oh). New students apply at www.bcakids.org/enroll (available February 2.)
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STEP 2 - COMPLETE THE EDCHOICE APPLICATION AND GATHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS*
If you DID receive the scholarship in 2025-26
1. Complete & submit the Renewal Form.
2. Submit a utility bill as proof of address
3. ONLY IF APPLYING FOR "LOW INCOME" status (under 200%) or if income is less than last year), complete Income Verification
If you DID NOT receive the scholarship in 2025-26
1. Complete & submit the Request Form.
2. Submit a utility bill as proof of address
3. Submit birth certificate
4. Submit Notarized Limited POA for EdChoice
*Request/Renewal Forms are required for each student each year. Birth certificates must be on file for each student. One utility bill (less than 90 days old) is required per family each year. If utilities are not in parent's name, click here for help.
STEP 3 - BRING DOCUMENTS TO SCHOOL OFFICE OR EMAIL THEM TO EDCHOICE@BCAKIDS.ORG
MORE INFO ABOUT INCOME VERIFICATION:
The Income Verification Portal opens February 1.
1. Log into your OH ID account. If you do not have an OH ID account, click here.
2. Submit the Income Verification process. You will need to upload your most recent tax return. Click here for the Income Verification Form and here for detailed instructions.
​*New applications MUST complete Income Verification (one per family). Renewal applicants do not need to complete the income verification process each year unless they are applying for "low income" status (under 200% FPL)