Every child deserves a great education.

That’s their stance. At ACE Scholarships, they’re committed to helping parents provide that opportunity to their children. Their mission is to provide children of low-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12, and to advocate for expanded school choice.

They Believe: The power of opportunity can overcome statistics.

They Believe: Effective education can shatter the cycle of poverty.

They Believe: Every student in America deserves a fighting chance, irrespective of demography, income, or family background.

They Believe: Kids and families have the power to write their own success stories. They just need a partner.

What is the After School Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account Program?

The ACE educational Savings Account Program provides qualifying families with a $500 credit that can be used to pay for a variety of enrichment activities that will accelerate learning for students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can students use the ACE funding?

• Before- or after-school educational programs;
  • An educational program means a class, workshop or educational experience to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the student’s individual learning needs.
• Day camps, including camps for academics, music and arts;
• Tuition for learning extension centers;
  • A learning extension center is a faith-based or community or other public site that provides physical space to allow workstations for students where educational support is provided in a supervised setting.
• Tuition for learning pods;
  • A learning pod is a small group of students receiving instruction from an educator.
• The purchase of curriculum and material for home-school families;
• Educational, learning or study skills services;
• Field trips to historical landmarks, museums, science centers and theaters – including admission, exhibit and program fees;
• Language classes;
• Musical instrument lessons;
• Tutoring.

Which students are eligible to receive ACE funds?

• The ACE Educational Savings Account program is available to any student between the ages of 6 and 18 years old whose family income is at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. Qualifying children include those who attend any Ohio public or nonpublic school or are home educated by their parents and have been excused from the compulsory attendance law for the purpose of home instruction.
• Parents submit an online application including income documentation to the Ohio Department of Education.
  • The Ohio Department of Education completes the income verification process and determines program eligibility for all applicants.
  • Eligible applicant information is shared with Merit International, Inc.
  • Merit International, Inc. will provide eligible families with their savings accounts and a marketplace to purchase allowable services and materials.