Last verified: October 2026
Do Cincinnati Catholic schools accept EdChoice?
Archdiocesan schools appear on Ohio's chartered list, which is what EdChoice requires. In our directory 77 of the 81 Catholic schools are chartered, and each listing shows its own status.
What grants does the Archdiocese of Cincinnati give for Catholic grade school?
Catholic Education Foundation grants for preschool through 8th grade, based on financial need and applied for through FACTS Grant and Aid. For 2026-27 the FACTS deadline was February 28, 2026.
How does CISE help inner-city Catholic school families?
CISE supports 11 Catholic schools in Cincinnati's lowest-income neighborhoods, serving more than 2,500 children a year, and helps its grade school graduates continue at an archdiocesan high school.
How far does EdChoice go at a Cincinnati Catholic high school?
Up to $8,408 in 2026-27. High school tuition is usually higher, which is why Seton, Mount Notre Dame and St. Ursula Academy each have a certified SGO of their own.
| Source | Timing |
|---|---|
| EdChoice or Expansion | Open through June 30, 2027 (prorated after October 14) |
| Catholic Education Foundation (PK-8, FACTS) | Late winter; February 28 in the last cycle |
| CISE support | Through the CISE school |
| High school SGO or school aid | Ask the school |
What should our family do next?
Take the two-minute funding check. A tuition counselor reviews your answers and confirms which programs your child qualifies for and which dates apply.