Ohio Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship: parent guide
Apply for Ohio's Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship with a participating provider. Prepare the district Evaluation Team Report and finalized IEP, and check the expanded age eligibility rather than older K-12-only summaries.
By ParentSurf / Sources reviewed
About this guide
An independent guide to Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program (JPSN), not an official application or an eligibility decision. Rules, application windows and available funds can change. Confirm your circumstances with the program before changing enrollment or committing money.
Before you start
Check the current age and district-plan requirements
The department describes eligibility from age three through twenty-one, subject to the other requirements. The student's public-school district must provide the required Evaluation Team Report and a current, finalized IEP agreed to by the parties.
Your next steps
Confirm that the district records are current
Review the ETR and IEP with the district and intended provider. The disability condition recorded in the ETR affects the scholarship award, so do not assume every eligible student receives the same amount.
Enroll with a participating JPSN provider
Use the official application resources to find a registered provider and discuss the proposed services. If choosing a business provider, confirm your responsibility for home education and any additional services needed.
Complete the provider-assisted application
Return the current student application or renewal forms and supporting records to the provider. Monitor the decision and review service, assessment and participation requirements before relying on payment.
Preparation checklist
Use this to get organized. The current official application or handbook controls the full requirements.
- Current district ETR and finalized IEP
- Registered JPSN provider and complete education arrangement
- Student application or renewal forms and award correspondence
Submit identity, financial, student and medical records only through the verified official process. Do not upload application documents to ParentSurf or include them in a public review.
Important distinctions
- Older K-12-only descriptions may omit the current preschool eligibility pathway.
- The scholarship's amount depends on the student's circumstances and participation period.
Official resources & further reading
State agencies and their program administrators are the source of application requirements. Older editions are labeled; check the program site for newer guidance.
- Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship eligibility
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- How to apply for a JPSN scholarship
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Jon Peterson scholarship provider requirements
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- First steps for Ohio scholarship providers
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce