LCA's Guide to the EdChoice Scholarship Program

Ohio residents can now receive up to $6,165 per year, per student toward K-8 tuition at Lakewood Catholic Academy.

Full and Partial Scholarships Available for All

Lakewood Catholic Academy is an established provider of the EdChoice Scholarship Program. The scholarship is a state-funded school choice option that assists families with the cost of private education. It provides up to $6,165 per year, per student toward K-8 tuition at private schools like LCA.

Families with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) equal to or less than 450% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will receive a full EdChoice Scholarship. Families whose AGI is over 450% of the FPL will receive a partial scholarship based on the chart below.

2023-24 Scholarship Amount(s)

Use your household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from your 2022 tax return to estimate your maximum per-child scholarship amount.

Household Size 450% FPL 500% FPL 550% FPL 600% FPL 650% FPL 700% FPL 750% FPL Above 750% FPL
2 $88,740 $98,600 $108,460 $118,320 $128,180 $138,040 $147,900 $147,900+
3 $111,870 $124,300 $136,730 $149,160 $161,590 $174,020 $186,450 $186,450+
4 $135,000 $150,000 $165,000 $180,000 $195,000 $210,000 $225,000 $225,000+
5 $158,130 $175,700 $193,270 $210,840 $228,410 $245,980 $263,550 $263,550+
6 $181,260 $201,400 $221,540 $241,680 $261,820 $281,960 $302,100 $302,100+
7 $204,390 $227,100 $249,810 $272,520 $295,230 $317,940 $340,650 $340,650+
8 $227,520 $252,800 $278,080 $303,360 $328,640 $353,920 $379,200 $379,200+
Max. Scholarship Per Child $6,165 $5,200 $3,650 $2,600 $1,850 $1,300 $900 $650

Applying for EdChoice is Easy

In just a few easy steps, you'll be on your way to claiming significant tuition assistance dollars. Applications are due to LCA before the first day of school.

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1. Complete the EdChoice Application

Download the EdChoice application below. Once completed, return it to scholarships@lcasaints.com with a copy of a recent utility bill (electric, gas, sewer or water) to be processed on your behalf.

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2. Verify Your Income

Income verification is required for first-time applicants. Click here for instructions on completing this process online.

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3. Take Advantage of the EdChoice Scholarship

Once awarded, your EdChoice Scholarship will be applied to your tuition account at LCA. Payment plans will be adjusted accordingly, and any tuition overpaid will be refunded to you. Complete our limited POA so you don't have to endorse monthly scholarship checks.

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Sample K-8 Tuition Rates

LCA's premier Catholic education you know and love is now more affordable than ever. The sample tuition rates below apply to the 2023-24 school year before any other type of tuition assistance is applied.

LCA Tuition Tier State Scholarship Tuition After Scholarship
Tier 1: $6,120 $6,120 $0
Tier 2: $7,455 $6,165 $1,290
Tier 3: $8,190 $6,165 $2,025

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the most common questions associated with EdChoice and LCA are answered below.

Who is eligible to apply for an EdChoice Scholarship?

All families who live outside the city of Cleveland with children registered in LCA's K-8 program are eligible to apply. The final scholarship amount will be determined by a family's household size and income, as well as other tuition assistance and discounts the family receives.

When are applications due?

In order to maximize the scholarship amount for which you are eligible, applications are due by Tuesday, September 5, the first day of the 2023-24 school year.

How does the EdChoice Scholarship affect my child's tuition at LCA?

The scholarship amount awarded will be applied as a payment on your family's tuition account. You will be responsible for paying any remaining tuition balance not covered by the scholarship unless your income is less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Until scholarships are awarded later this fall, we ask that you continue paying tuition according to the tuition payment plan you selected during the registration process. If your child's scholarship is awarded, any tuition paid for the 2023-24 school year will be applied to your balance not covered by the scholarship, or refunded to you no later than December 31, 2023.

The EdChoice Scholarship covers tuition only. The scholarship may not be applied to fees, supplies, or other school-related costs.

What if my family received tuition assistance for the 2023-24 school year?

LCA is required to report any tuition assistance you have received from LCA, the Diocese of Cleveland, or other sources to the Ohio Department of Education if a scholarship is awarded. Depending on your family's LCA tuition tier, the amount of the scholarship or previously granted tuition assistance may be adjusted accordingly so no credit balance remains on your tuition account.

Will my application be approved?

Though not guaranteed, applications are approved as long as the family completes all of the steps of application process in a timely manner and has their income verified.

My child currently receives an EdChoice Scholarship. Do I need to do anything?

No. If you submitted your renewal application, it has already been processed by LCA.

My child currently receives a Cleveland Scholarship. Do I need to do anything?

No. If you submitted your renewal application, it has already been processed by LCA. The maximum amount of the Cleveland Scholarship has increased to $6,165 for the 2023-24 school year.

Who should I contact with questions?

Please contact Patrick Straffen at 216-521-0559 ext. 3026 with questions about the EdChoice Scholarship Program, eligibility, or the application process.

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