Indiana Choice Scholarship Program

About the Program 

St. Lawrence Catholic School participates in Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program.  The Indiana Choice Scholarship program was established in 2011 to provide every Indiana student access to the school that best meets their learning needs. The Choice Scholarship program provides qualified students scholarships to offset tuition costs at a non-public school of their choice.

For many families, this means they can attend our school for little to no cost.  Many families around the state use these scholarships to attend the school of their choice.
 

Indiana Choice Scholarship Expansion

In spring of 2023, the state legislature passed a new budget that included a huge expansion of the Choice Scholarship program. The Choice Scholarship is a scholarship that is provided by the Indiana Department of Education to offset tuition costs at participating schools.

Choice Scholarship Program Eligibility Requirements

2024-2025 School Year

In accordance with IC 20-51 and IAC 512 (4), to be eligible to receive a Choice Scholarship award, a student must satisfy each of the following requirements:

• The student must have legal settlement in Indiana;
• The student must be at least five (5) years of age and less than 22 years of age on or before October 1 of the school year;
• The student must be a member of a household with an annual income of not more than 400% of the amount required for the individual to qualify for the federal free or reduced price lunch program.

Current Families: What Can I Do Now?

Submit your most recent 1040 taxes (first 2 pages) to us at tuition@sls-apps.org. Once
we have all of the information for the Choice Application, we will know for sure if you qualify.

 When the 2023 Federal Tax Return is unavailable, the parent/guardian must provide an explanation on the IDOE "Household Summary Form". 
The following changes in circumstances are currently recognized by the IDOE as events that would render the prior tax return no longer accurate:

• Involuntary job loss (permanent)
• Involuntary reduction in hours (permanent)
• Death of a household member
• Separation/divorce of the parents/guardians

Supplemental documentation to verify these circumstances, and others not listed, will be required prior to submission of of your student's Choice Application to the state.
 

Did you do this?

If you contacted legislators, you have helped thousands and thousands of families. Thank you!
You have helped to bring people to Christ by coming to our schools. God bless you for it.
 

If You Think You Qualify

If you think you qualify under the criteria listed above and meet the income guidelines, please contact our school office. We will help you determine potential eligibility and complete the necessary paperwork.

To Apply

To apply for a Choice Scholarship from St. Lawrence Catholic School, a family must:

1. Obtain, complete and return the Registration Forms to the school.
2. Submit a copy of the first 2 pages of your most recent tax return.

If you have questions regarding completion of these forms, please contact our office at 812-537-3690.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for 2024-2025 FAQ Document

 

Let Us Help! 

This process may feel overwhelming or confusing. Let our expert staff walk you through the process and enrollment. Contact us today to help put your tax dollars to work for your family! 

Call us at 812-537-3690

Email our principal, Randy Dennis: rdennis@sls-apps.org