AFTER SCHOOL CHILD ENRICHMENT (ACE) | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

Provides a $1000 credit/child to qualifying families to use for enrichment and educational activities with department-approved education service providers. Covered activities may include before or after school educational programs, day camps, music lessons, tutoring, curriculum and materials for home schooled families, field trips to historical landmarks, museums, science centers, and theaters, including admission, exhibit, and program fees; language classes, study skills services, and more.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

25 S Front St., Columbus, OH 43215

Hours

Varies by the activity. Eligible activities may take place year-round. Application assistance available as needed.

Application process

Application is online only. Must create an online account that will be credited with the funds once application is approved. Approval generally takes about two weeks. Families choose programs to participate in that are approved by the department. Reimbursement can be before or after program has been completed.

Fee

None

Eligibility

Ohio families with at least one child aged 6-18 years who hasn't graduated from high school and who meets at least one of a number of conditions. Conditions include residence in a school district identified as having a high rate of chronic absenteeism or a district eligible for an EdChoice scholarship; family income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level; eligibility for programs like Medicaid, SNAP, OWF, or other government social programs. Home schooled students are eligible for the benefit.

Agency info

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE

Provides administrative oversight for basic public education for the State of Ohio, and various other initiatives that enhance the quality of education throughout the State.