Indiana Choice Scholarships

Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (Vouchers)

Indiana Department of Education

The Indiana Choice Scholarship Program (commonly referred to as “vouchers”) provides public funding to eligible Indiana students to help cover private school tuition. Bishop Chatard High School is a certified participant in this program.

Award Amount

Below are the 2026-27 Indiana Choice Scholarship amounts that each qualified student will receive within our most populated townships. The amount of the award is determined by the public school district in which the student resides and can fluctuate slightly from year to year.

Township Choice Scholarship Amount
Indianapolis Public Schools $7,455.74
MSD Washington Township $6,988.80
MSD Lawrence Township $7,073.96
MSD Pike Township $7,146.63

Eligibility

New beginning with the 2026-27 school year
To be eligible, a student must:

  1. Live in Indiana
  2. Submit an application along with required proof of residency documents

Application Process

Applications are submitted through Bishop Chatard High School and typically open in the spring/summer prior to the school year in which aid is needed.

Applications and documents for the 2026-2027 school year are due May 1, 2026
  • 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 Choice Scholarship.

Application Instructions

  • Complete the application form (button below)
  • Upload proof of residency document after you submit the form.

In the application form, you will be directed to a secure Dropbox to upload your documentation.
We suggest you have your documents on hand as you begin the application form.

Open Application Form

Proof of Residency Options

Your choice of one (1) of the following can verify your Indiana residency status:

  • 2025 Tax Return
  • Driver’s license, state ID or passport of both parents
  • Driver’s license of one parent and a divorcee decree (if applicable)
  • Pay stubs or utility bills of both parents (or one parent and divorcee decree)

Questions?

  • Contact Bob Bell, Tuition Manager, at bbell@bishopchatard.org