State Map for funding
Counties Served
Adams, Athens, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Licking, Meigs, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Warren.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ohio Resident
- Student Driver must be between 15 1/2 to 20 years old
- Posses a valid Ohio Temporary Permit
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: NEW 7/1/2026
- SNAP within the last 12 months
- WIC within the last 12 months
- Medicaid within the last 12 months
- Summer EBT within the last 12 months
- Ward of the State
--> The documentation MUST include the student drivers name, dated within the last 12 months and be the documentation provided by your county JFS. PICTURES OF SNAP, WIC, MEDICAID OR SUMMER EBT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
- If student driver is under 18, parents must complete ODPS/OTSO's online Parent Orientation and submit completion certificate
- If awarded, sign a written agreement accepting the scholarship funds. The agreement can be reviewed HERE.