If parents are experiencing issues accessing the EdChoice Income Verification System in OH|ID, they may use this link access the application system. They will need to have an existing OH|ID account for the link to work. 

If they do not have an existing OH|ID, they may create an account and login using the Open My Apps button on the Portal Help page. After they login, under Web Systems, click Application Request. Change the Application to Income Verification in the dropdown box. Click Submit. After a moment their screen should reload with access to the Income Verification tile. 

NOTE: If an OH|ID account was created between Saturday 07/22/2023 and Tuesday 07/25/2023 and have been unable to log in, please click "FORGOT PASSWORD" to recover your account and get signed in to OH|ID.

EdChoice Letter from Ms. Conrad

Hello Bluejay Families,

We have received an additional update regarding the EdChoice Expansion Scholarship program which will benefit all K-8 households to some capacity. Since our last email Governor DeWine has signed the state budget passed by the Ohio House and Senate. Because of this, ALL families can apply for a scholarship!

Students whose family’s household adjusted gross income is at or below 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will be eligible for an EdChoice Expansion Scholarship. The amount of this scholarship will be $6,165 for K-8 students. Students whose family’s household adjusted gross income is at 451% or higher will receive a scholarship based on a sliding scale determined by the Ohio Department of Education (see below). It is important to know that St. Joseph does not determine the amount of the scholarship. Families are responsible for the difference between the EdChoice Scholarship they receive and the cost of tuition and fees. 

Since every family at St. Joseph is now eligible to apply for EdChoice Expansion, we want to make sure you have all the information needed to apply. ODE notified us that they will be opening the portal on Monday, July 17th and we can start submitting applications after that. If you have already applied/renewed for the 2023-24 school year, you do not need to apply again. If you are already on the Traditional EdChoice Scholarship, you do not need to apply again. 

Attached to this email you will find several documents and information on how to apply. Here are the steps that you will need to take:

1. Complete the request form - There are 2 ways to fill out the forms. 

1. Families can request an appointment with the school office. Please call or email Mrs. Stenger to set this up.  We ask families to bring all documents needed to this appointment.
2. You can click on the link to our webpage that has all SJCS EdChoice Information Fill the request out at home and then return it back to St. Joseph by email to - Theresa Stenger at [email protected]

1. Must include a copy of the student’s birth certificate - (most should be on file at school) 
2. Need to include a Proof of Residence - Send to St. Joseph - Utility bill is best to St. Joseph by email to   Theresa Stenger at [email protected] (See documents on webpage for more information on proof of residence) 

1. Create an OH ID Account -Click here for instructions EdChoice Documents
2. Set up your OH ID Profile - Click here for instructions EdChoice Documents
3. Complete your Income Verification through the ODE App in your account -.Click here for instructions EdChoice Documents

If you have multiple students at St. Joseph, you will need to fill out a request form for each student. 

Be sure to fill out the entire application and return it to Theresa Stenger along with your child’s birth certificate and your proof of residence. 

Do not send Income verification to St. Joseph as we are not able to submit that for families. 

Income verification is required to determine the scholarship amount awarded. It is only required in the first year of application. Income verification will only be required in subsequent years if a family’s income has dropped, and you would like to see if you qualify for a higher level of the scholarship award. Also, if the family income is at or below 200% you will need to submit income verification every year. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. We are more than happy to schedule times to meet and assist with this process!

Thank you,

Whitney Conrad 

Principal

St. Joseph Consolidated School