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Tuition & Costs
Many Ohio families don’t realize that they have a tuition-free option for public school outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar setting. No tuition is required for Ohio students to enroll in or attend Ohio Digital Learning School (ODLS), an online public school for Ohio residents in grades 9–12 between 16 and 21 years old.
Tuition-Free Online Public School Since 2019
You’ve got options when it comes to your public school choice. Trusted in Ohio since 2019, Ohio Digital Learning School is a tuition-free online public school that offers flexibility for our state residents to learn how they learn best—from the comfort and safety of home.
Just like brick-and-mortar public schools, there may be some costs for supplies that will enhance your child’s learning experience. Read below for more information about how online public schools like ODLS are funded and what costs families may expect for their child to attend an online public school.
Quick Facts About Online School Costs
Families in Ohio do not pay tuition for their student(s) to attend ODLS. Students must have access to a computer with an internet connection to attend an online public school.
To ensure you have the equipment you need for school, ODLS provides each student with a loaner laptop, which must be returned when the student leaves the school.
Tuition-Free Online Public School
- Enrollment at Ohio Digital Learning School
- Tailored support from Ohio-certified teachers
- Live, online classes and recorded classes
- Computer (loaner laptops are provided)
- Textbooks and course-specific education materials
Family-Supplied Items & Expenses
- Internet connection (internet stipend may be available*)
- Printer ink, paper, pens, pencils, crayons, etc.
*Based on family income guidelines; contact our school to see if your family qualifies for an internet stipend to help defray costs.
How Tuition-Free Online Public School Funding Works
The concept of public funding is at the heart of the tuition-free model of online public schools. Just like brick-and-mortar public schools, Ohio Digital Learning School is funded by taxpayer dollars and state education budgets. This financial support ensures that students can access quality education without the burden of online school fees.
Financial benefits of online public schools vs. brick-and-mortar public schools include:
- Lower overhead costs
- Fewer costs for transportation and facilities
- Flexibility to accommodate work and school schedules
- Eliminating geographic boundaries to quality schools
- Greater accessibility of support services
Questions?
Call toll-free: 855.827.3613
Ohio Digital Learning School is a tuition-free online public school by K12.
We’re a local, Ohio public school that uses the trusted K12 online learning platform. We combine the resources K12 has developed over its 25 years of experience in delivering online education with local care—tailoring its high-quality curriculum to meet our unique needs in Ohio.