Bethel Christian Academy

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EdChoice Expansion Scholarship

The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship Program provides scholarships for all students beginning in Kindergarten. The scholarship is based on one thing, your income. If you are below 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), you qualify for the full amount: $6,166. That means that you get all of your tuition paid for elementary students and nearly all your tuition paid for middle school students. There is a sliding scale if you are above 450% (see above), but everyone who applies receives at least $616.50 per students that goes toward tuition! The EdChoice Expansion application window will open February 1. All students, new and currently enrolled, can apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, but must complete enrollment before submitting the application. Click here for the Expansion EdChoice Fact Sheet for more information. 

 

Here is how it works:

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS (Only those who DID NOT receive the scholarship in 2024-25)

STEP 1 - Return the following documents to BCA (drop off or email jburnett@bcakids.org).

• The Request Form is the actual application. It must be filled out completely, signed, and returned to Mr. Burnett.

•  Utility bill (complete bill, including service and mailing address). If utilities are not in Parent's name, contact Mr. Burnett for more information on what documentation is required. Click here for Acceptable Documents.

• Birth certificate

• 2025-26 Acceptance Form (not yet available)

• Limited Power of Attorney, which allows BCA to deposit checks and apply them to your tuition account.

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STEP 2 - Upload following documents to the Ohio Department of Education's "Scholarship Income Verification Portal" in the OHID System:

• Income Verification must be completed online, which includes uploading proof of income. 

  • Click here for "Quick Guide" to submitting your Income Verification and Proof of Income Documents. Click here for "Helpful Tips" to the process. If you need help creating your OH ID account and uploading your documents, please contact the school office to set up an appointment with Mr. Burnett and he will assist you.

  • Once you are finished, forward the confirmation email to Mr. Burnett (jburnett@bcakids.org) showing that your income verification has been submitted.

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RENEWAL APPLICANTS (Only those who DID receive the scholarship in 2025-26)

STEP 1 - Return the following documents to BCA (drop off or email jburnett@bcakids.org).

• The Renewal Form is the actual application. It must be filled out completely and returned to Mr. Burnett.

• Utility bill (complete bill, including service and mailing address). If utilities are not in Parent's name, contact Mr. Burnett for more information on what documentation is required. Click here for Acceptable Documents.

• 2025-26 Acceptance Form (not yet available)
   

STEP 2 - You DO NOT need to submit Income Verification to renew UNLESS you would like to be considered for "Low-Income Status." Low-Income status means that your adjusted gross income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and may not be charged the difference between BCA's tuition and the value of the scholarship, which is currently $6,166. Low-Income status Scholarship families with a total gross income at 201% or higher, per the Federal Poverty guidelines, are responsible for paying any tuition difference not covered by the scholarship. Families must prove low income status annually or they will be charged the difference between the scholarship and tuition. 

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​​​​​​EdChoice Traditional Scholarship

The EdChoice Traditional Scholarship Program provides students from designated public schools, foster children, or other situations the opportunity to attend participating private schools. All students, new and currently enrolled can apply for the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship, but must be enrolled at BCA before submitting the application. The Traditional EdChoice window will open February 3. Click here for the Traditional EdChoice Fact Sheet for more information.
 

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Here is how it works:

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS (Only those who DID NOT receive the scholarship in 2025-26)

Return the following documents to BCA (drop off or email jburnett@bcakids.org).

• The Request Form is the actual application. It must be filled out completely and returned to Mr. Burnett.

• Utility bill (complete bill, including service and mailing address) If utilities are not in Parent's name, contact Mr. Burnett for more information on what documentation is required. Click here for Acceptable Documents.

• Birth certificate

• 2025-26 Acceptance Form (not yet available)

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RENEWAL APPLICANTS (Only those who DID receive the scholarship in 2025-26)

Return the following documents to BCA (drop off or email jburnett@bcakids.org).

• The Renewal Form is the actual application. It must be filled out completely and returned to Mr. Burnett.

• Utility bill (complete bill, including service and mailing address) If utilities are not in Parent's name, contact Mr. Burnett for more information on what documentation is required. Click here for Acceptable Documents.

• 2025-26 Acceptance Form (not yet available)

 

 

To be directed to the Ohio Department of Education's EdChoice Scholarship page for more information, click here.

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*Per Ohio law, families who reside within the boundary of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are not eligible for the EdChoice Scholarship. We are not approved to accept the Cleveland Scholarship. 

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