Indiana School Choice Scholarship Program (Vouchers)
The Indiana School Choice Scholarship Program (often referred to as ‘vouchers’) is public money awarded to eligible Hoosier students to use toward private school tuition. Bishop Chatard is certified to participate in this program.
Award Amount
Below are the 2024-25 Indiana State Choice Scholarship amounts that each qualified student will receive within our most populated townships. These amounts can fluctuate slightly from year to year.
| Township | Choice Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis Public Schools | $7,233.81 |
| MSD Washington Township | $6,709.54 |
| MSD Lawrence Township | $6,843.15 |
| MSD Pike Township | $6,829.15 |
Eligibility
To be eligible, a student must:
- Live in Indiana
- Meet family income guidelines
Income Eligibility
For the 2024-25 school year, income must be lower than the levels listed below per household to be eligible. In general, the Adjusted Gross Income (line 11 of your 2023 Federal 1040 tax return) shows the eligible income.
| Household Size | Income Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 1 | $111,444 |
| 2 | $151,256 |
| 3 | $191,068 |
| 4 | $230,880 |
| 5 | $270,692 |
| Household Size | Income Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 6 | $310,504 |
| 7 | $350,316 |
| 8 | $390,128 |
| 9 | $429,940 |
| 10 | $469,752 |
Application Process
- Applications are always made through Bishop Chatard and begin in the summer before the school year that aid is needed.
- You must be an accepted student of BCHS to begin the application process.
- If you currently receive direct BCHS financial aid, you are required to apply for an Indiana School Choice Scholarship.
- Watch this space and your emails in late spring for specific application procedures.
Questions?
- Contact Bob Bell, Tuition Manager, at bbell@bishopchatard.org