If you have any questions about eligibility or qualifying for a School CHOICE Scholarship, or would like to set up an appointment to apply for a School CHOICE Scholarship, please contact our CHOICE Scholarship Administrator, Stacia Steepleton at (219) 922-8428 or ssteepleton@ccspatriots.org.
Choice Scholarship Information
Calumet Christian School is a participating school in the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (known widely as the "Voucher" program). Through this program, families who meet certain guidelines (see below) might be eligible for an Indiana Choice Scholarship.
To obtain an estimate of your voucher award amount, please view the Estimated Award Amounts Document. The estimated voucher award amount is dependent on the school district where the student resides.
To be eligible for participation in the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, the student must have legal settlement in Indiana and meet income eligibility guidelines* based on a family's previous year's federal tax returns (1040).
Choice Scholarship Program Income Limits by Household Size | |
|---|---|
Household Size | Annual Household Income Limit |
1 | $111,444 |
2 | $151,256 |
3 | $191,068 |
4 | $230,880 |
5 | $270,692 |
6 | $310.504 |
7 | $350,316 |
8 | $390,128 |
9 | $429,940 |
10 | $469,752 |
Household size and income are typically found on your federal tax returns, but the below can help clarify what constitutes these items:
Income
For most families, income is defined as the adjusted gross income from your federal tax returns. However, for voucher purposes, the household income includes all income coming into the household such as income from a self-owned business, child support payments received, social security, etc.
Household size
Children of divorced or separated parents are generally part of the household that has custody. When joint custody has been awarded, the child is considered part of the household where he/she resides for the majority of the year.
Children who are in college can be considered part of the household even if they are living at school.
Steps for Applying for the Indiana Choice Scholarship at Calumet Christian School
To apply for Choice Scholarships, families must:
Apply for admission and enroll or re-enroll in Calumet Christian for the applicable school year
Provide a copy of your federal tax returns (1040) to our school bookkeeper at ssteepleton@ccspatriots.org.
Note: Families who would like to be considered for Calumet Christian need-based tuition assistance in addition to a voucher, please also email our school bookkeeper at ssteepleton@ccspatriots.org.
Additional Information
For additional information about Choice Scholarships (Vouchers) and/or SGO Scholarships, you can visit the Indiana Department of Education School Choice website.