Universal Choice Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP?

A Scholarship provided by the State of Indiana to reduce the cost of tuition at a non-public school.

WHAT IS UNIVERSAL CHOICE?

This term refers to new legislation in Indiana that provides a Choice Scholarship universally to every student starting with the 2026-2027 school year who attends a non-public school that participates in the Choice Scholarship program.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I RECEIVE OFF THE COST OF TUITION? HOW MUCH IS MY CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP WORTH?

Choice Scholarships are awarded based on the public school corporation in which the student lives. Click here for estimated award amounts.

MY PARENTS ARE DIVORCED AND I SPEND TIME AT BOTH MY MOTHER’S HOME AND MY FATHER’S HOME. WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IS USED TO DETERMINE MY CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP?

Your primary address is the address of the parent you reside with at least 50% of the time and is the address used to determine your public school district.

I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED THE CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE PAST; SO NOW WHAT DO I DO?

You don’t need to do anything. During the summer, you’ll receive documents via email that need to be electronically signed. GC will take it from there!

I HAVE RECEIVED THE CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP IN THE PAST. DO I STILL NEED TO COMPLETE A FACTS APPLICATION TO RECEIVE IT THIS YEAR?

A tuition assistance application in FACTS only needs to be submitted if you’re pursuing tuition assistance in addition to the Choice Scholarship.

FACTS Application Deadlines
Families with new students: due December 1, 2025

Families with only returning students: due March 1, 2026

IF I DECLINE MY CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE MONEY THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO MY CHILD?

For any GC student that declines their Choice Scholarship, there is no state funding that goes anywhere for that student.

IS A CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO EACH CHILD OR ONLY ONCE PER FAMILY?

A Choice Scholarship is awarded to each child.

DO I NEED TO SUBMIT A TUITION ASSISTANCE (FACTS) APPLICATION TO RECEIVE ANY DISCOUNT FOR WHICH MY STUDENT IS ELIGIBLE – SUCH AS THE MULTI-STUDENT DISCOUNT?

No. Discounts like the multi-student discount are automatically applied to your student’s contract.

WILL I RECEIVE PAYMENT DIRECTLY FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA FOR MY CHILD’S CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP?

No. Payment of a student’s Choice Scholarship is sent directly to Guerin Catholic to be applied to that student’s tuition balance.