Veritas Scholars Academy in Ohio
Online School in Ohio
If you’re looking at online schools in Ohio, you’re weighing your child’s education, faith, and friendships all at once. Veritas Scholars Academy gives Ohio families live classes with expert teachers and fellow students, a classical Christian education from kindergarten through 12th grade, and an accredited diploma, all from home.
- Accredited by Middle States
- Live classes, grades 3-12
- Classes on Eastern Time
- Every class recorded
- Classical and Christian
- Enroll year-round
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Classical Christian Education, From Cleveland to Cincinnati
Some Ohio families come to VSA after years of homeschooling, looking for expert help as the subjects get harder. Others are leaving a school that’s no longer the right fit and want something steadier. Whatever brought you here, it’s a big decision, and you deserve a clear picture.
Veritas Press has helped families teach classically for more than 30 years, and Veritas Scholars Academy brings that education into a live online classroom. Students walk through history in order, beginning with Creation, read the great books, learn Latin, and grow in their ability to think, reason, and speak well. Every class is taught from a Christian worldview, by teachers who know their students by name.
Families choose how much VSA to bring home, and in Ohio, that choice also shapes your paperwork:
- Full-Time Diploma Program. A full course load with VSA, a personal Academic Advisor, and an accredited diploma and transcript at graduation.
- Part-Time live classes. Many Ohio homeschool families keep teaching most subjects and add a few live courses, often Omnibus, Latin, or upper-level math and science.
How VSA Works Under Ohio Law
Parents considering online school often worry about getting the paperwork wrong. In Ohio, the answer depends mostly on one question: is your child enrolled full-time in VSA, or are you homeschooling and adding a few VSA courses? Ohio requires children ages 6 to 18 to attend school, and both paths meet that requirement.
Full-Time VSA Students
No Homeschool Notice Needed
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce does not consider students enrolled in a private online school based outside Ohio to be home-educated. They’re treated as students of an out-of-state school, so Ohio’s home education notice doesn’t apply.
VSA is based in Pennsylvania, so full-time Diploma students follow VSA’s requirements for graduation, and your Family Consultant can walk you through what that means for your child.
Part-Time Families Who Homeschool
One Simple Notice
- Notify your district superintendent within five days of starting or withdrawing from a school, then by August 30 each year.
- Include your name and address, your child’s name, and an assurance of instruction in English language arts, math, science, history, government, and social studies.
- The superintendent acknowledges your notice in writing within 14 days.
- Ohio no longer requires a curriculum outline or an annual assessment report (Ohio Revised Code 3321.042).
Leaving an Ohio public school? Talk with a Family Consultant before you withdraw, so your child’s VSA start date and your paperwork line up. How switching to VSA works
Wondering how Ohio and other states treat VSA students? Is My Student Considered a Homeschooler When in the Diploma Program?
A Diploma That Opens Doors
Ohio home-educated students receive a diploma issued by their parents, paired with the superintendent’s acknowledgment for their final year. That’s a legitimate path, and many college-bound families still prefer an accredited diploma and transcript. It’s one of the most common reasons Ohio families choose VSA’s Diploma Program.
An Accredited Diploma
Full-Time Diploma students graduate with a diploma and official transcript from a school accredited by the Middle States Association since 2014. Honors, AP, and dual enrollment courses appear on the transcript with a weighted GPA.
Ready for College
VSA graduates have gone on to schools such as Harvard, Hillsdale, Wheaton, Grove City, and New Saint Andrews. Your child’s Academic Advisor helps plan a course of study with their college goals in mind.
College Credit and NCAA
Eligible high school students can earn college credit through our dual enrollment partnership with Cairn University. VSA courses are also NCAA-approved (high school code 392122).
What VSA Costs for an Ohio Family
VSA tuition is priced by the course: a live Secondary course is $829 for the year, and a live Grammar course is $729. Full-Time Diploma students add a yearly enrollment fee for advising, records, and transcripts. Here are typical yearly totals.
| Plan | Yearly tuition | Paid in full | Monthly plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Grammar3 live courses + 3 You Teach Diploma courses + Premium Diploma enrollment | $2,786 | $2,711 | $884 at registration, then 9 payments of about $211.33 April 1 through December 1 |
| Full-Time Secondary5 live courses + 1 lab science + Premium Diploma enrollment | $5,828 | $5,678 | $1,299 at registration, then 9 payments of about $503.22 April 1 through December 1 |
| Part-Time2 live courses | $1,658 | $1,608 | $190 at registration, then 9 payments of about $163.11 April 1 through December 1 |
Families can pay in full and save on each course, or spread tuition across monthly payments with no interest. Learn about financial aid
Scholarships and Credits
Ways Ohio Families Save
Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship pays tuition at participating chartered schools in Ohio, so it doesn’t apply to VSA. Families who home-educate and add VSA courses may qualify for Ohio’s $250 home education tax credit, and VSA offers its own scholarships each spring.
A Common Question
“Is Online School in Ohio Free?”
VSA is a private school, so there is tuition. For the value of that tuition, families receive a classical education taught from a Christian worldview, live classes with teachers who know their students by name, and an accredited diploma.
And because VSA is priced by the course, many families find it costs well under the national average for private school tuition.
What a Week Looks Like for Ohio Students
Online school can be hard to picture until you see it. Here’s what a typical week looks like.
Live Classes, Twice a Week
Each live course meets twice a week at a set time, with the same teacher and up to 20 classmates all year. Students raise their hands, answer questions, and discuss ideas together.
Never Behind
Every class is recorded. If a winter storm knocks out the power or a family trip gets in the way, your child watches the recording and stays on track.
Between classes, much of the work happens with books, paper, and pencil. Younger students sing their way through history and chant their Latin vocabulary. Older students read Homer and Augustine, work through formal logic, and learn to write and defend arguments of their own, the classical stages Dorothy Sayers described in “The Lost Tools of Learning” (1947).
Friendships That Grow Week by Week
Parents often worry about friendships most of all, and it’s a loving thing to worry about. VSA students see the same classmates every week, and real friendships grow from there. Clubs, field trips, and our End-of-Year Gathering bring students together outside class, and your child may find classmates across Ohio and across the country.
We were both products of public schools… We understood the traditional school experience, and we worried about what our son might be missing. Would he develop meaningful friendships? …
K. Compton, VSA parent
It was as though our son had finally found his people.
Getting Started, One Step at a Time
Talk With a Family Consultant
Tell us about your child and your goals. A Family Consultant replies within 24 hours and can walk you through how Ohio treats full-time and part-time students.
Apply and Find the Right Placement
We review your child’s records, and we may ask for a short placement test so your child starts in the right courses.
Handle Ohio Paperwork, If Any
Full-time students don’t file a home education notice. Part-time families who homeschool notify their district superintendent within five days of starting.
Build Your Child’s Plan
Full-Time students meet with an Academic Advisor to plan their courses and register for classes.
Questions Ohio Families Ask
Is online school free in Ohio?
Ohio has tuition-free public online schools, which follow state standards and teach from a secular perspective. VSA is a private school with tuition, priced by the course, and offers a classical Christian education with live teachers and an accredited diploma. See what VSA costs.
How much does online school cost in Ohio?
It depends on the school and your child’s plan. At VSA, you pay for each live course, plus a yearly enrollment fee for Full-Time Diploma students. Our tuition calculator shows your real yearly number in a few minutes. Build your child’s plan.
Do I need to file a home education notice if my child attends VSA?
It depends on how your child enrolls. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce does not consider students enrolled in a private online school based outside Ohio to be home-educated, so full-time VSA students don’t file a notice. Families who homeschool and add a few VSA courses are home-educating and notify their district superintendent.
What are Ohio’s homeschool laws?
Families who home-educate notify their district superintendent within five days of starting or withdrawing from a school, and by August 30 each year after. The notice includes the parent’s name and address, the child’s name, and an assurance of instruction in English language arts, math, science, history, government, and social studies. Ohio no longer requires a curriculum outline or an annual assessment report.
Can I use an EdChoice Scholarship at VSA?
EdChoice pays tuition at participating chartered nonpublic schools in Ohio, and online schools based outside Ohio, like VSA, don’t participate. Families who home-educate may qualify for Ohio’s home education tax credit, and VSA offers its own scholarships. Learn about financial aid.
Is VSA accredited?
Yes. VSA is accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), and our accreditation applies to students wherever they live, including Ohio. How accreditation works at VSA.
What time are classes in Ohio?
Class times are listed in Eastern Time, the same time zone as Ohio, so the time you see is the time your child logs on. Courses are usually offered at several times, so families can choose what fits.
Can my child start in the middle of the year?
Yes. VSA welcomes new students throughout the year. Students can join classes in progress, catch up with recorded lessons, and work with their teachers on any makeup work. How switching works.
Let’s Build Your Ohio School Plan Together
A Family Consultant would love to hear your child’s story, walk you through how VSA works in Ohio, and help you find the right next step, whether that’s next month or next fall.
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