Financial Aid
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Ohio EdChoice Scholarship
All families in Ohio are eligible for this income based scholarship. The Expansion program provides opportunities to students in grades K-12 based on the families Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in relation to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Those under 450% FPL qualify for a full EdChoice Expansion Scholarship ($6166 in 2026-27), with scholarships being reduced by a tiered method for those families above 450% FPL. Read about the income eligibility guidelines for EdChoice Expansion here.
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EdChoice Traditional:
This program provides scholarship opportunities for students in grades K-12 who reside within the district of a low performing public school. Other eligibility criteria include but are not limited to foster students, students in guardianship arrangements, etc. Scholarships are awarded at $6,166 (2026-27) to students who meet eligibility guidelines. Read the full list of eligibility requirements here.
Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship (JPSN):
This program provides scholarships to students in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Scholarships are awarded according to diagnoses and assist families with the costs of intervention and educational services. If you believe your student may qualify, please contact the school office.
ARCHDIOCESAN AID
Catholic Education Foundation (CEF)
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati accepts applications for elementary school (Preschool-8) tuition assistance grants. All grants are needs-based and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
To apply, complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application by inputting financial information (such as sources of income, assets, and household expenses) including your prior year tax return and W2s. Only one FACTS application is required per family.
The CEF aid application deadline for 2026-27 is February 28, 2026.
BLS TUITION ASSISTANCE
All families are encouraged to apply for BLS Financial Aid regardless of income level. A budgeted amount of money is set aside each year to support families with tuition assistance for students in grades preschool-8th grade from needs based awards and/or hardship to bridging the gap between other scholarship awards and BLS tuition. This aid is available thanks to the success of the SGO along with budgeted dollars from BLS and the SJPII family of parishes.
Aid is awarded on a year-to-year basis and cannot be guaranteed for more than one year. The number of eligible applicants and amount of aid available are factors in determining awards.
Families requesting tuition assistance are required to complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application* by April 1, 2026 for returning families and within 2 weeks of acceptance for new families.
*If you completed the FACTS Grant and Aid application for CEF you do not need to complete an additional application for BLS Financial Aid.
FACTS GRANT & AID APPLICATION
1. Login to your FACTS account or create an account HERE.
2. Hit the greet start application buttons under grants and aid
3. Complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application by inputting financial information (such as sources of income, assets, and household expenses) including your prior year (2024) tax return and W2s.
Bishop Leibold partners with FACTS for the processing and collection of our families’ tuition and fees. All families are required to create a FACTS account. Within FACTS is a grant and aid application that both Bishop Leibold and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati uses to award financial aid and scholarships. To complete a FACTS grant and aid application:
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a variety of private scholarship opportunities available specifically to students in grades 6-8. These scholarships are awarded based on pre-determined application guidelines from various memorial scholarship grants. Scholarship dollars are first applied to student tuition and fees for the upcoming school year. Remaining funds can be used toward BLS extracurricular activities such as clubs and summer camps.
Application guidelines and due dates will be sent to current families during the school year.
Cindy Beyerle Memorial Scholarship
Laura Schommer Memorial Scholarship
Virginia M. Laravie Memorial Scholarship
Bishop Paul Leibold “Living the Faith” Scholarship
Pay it Forward Grant
QUESTIONS?
Questions about scholarships and aid? Contact Mrs. King, aking@bishopleibold.org, 937.866.3021 ext. 274