Scholarships
EdChoice scholarships-This scholarship is available through the Ohio Department of Education for grades K-8. The full scholarship awards for the 2024-2025 school year were $6,166 for grades K–8. Any family who is at or below the 450% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is eligible to apply for the full scholarship amount. Any family that has a FPL between 451% and 750% is eligible to apply for a prorated scholarship amount.
The application window for the 2025-2026 school year opens on February 1, 2025. Please be sure to apply early as Ed Choice applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis.
Please note: New Students should wait until accepted into the school before applying for the EdChoice Scholarship.
For additional information, please contact our Ed Choice Coordinator, Marsha Barnes at edchoice@stbernadetteamelia.org. Please send your application and proof of address to edchoice@stbernadetteamelia.org. First time applicants and those applying for low income status will need to update their income on the EdChoice Income Verification Site.
Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship (CEF)-This scholarship is offered through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for Preschool through 8th grade. This is the only scholarship that Preschool families can apply for. All families under 750% FPL are encouraged to apply for this scholarship to help cover additional tuition costs that exceed the EdChoice Scholarship awards. The application is completed on FACTS. The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 school year is February 15, 2025.
Please click here for additional information on the CEF Scholarship.
To Apply for the CEF Scholarship, please follow these instructions:
For a list of all acceptable or required documentation, see the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment Flyer (click here.)