- An eligible child turns 19.
- An eligible child graduates from high school.
- The claim date of service falls after September 1, 2025.
*To be eligible, the student is required to be a resident of Ohio. Additional eligibility requirements can be found at https://education.ohio.gov/ohioace.
DEADLINE TO SPEND FUNDS
The deadline for families to spend funds was previously July 1, 2024 and has now been extended to September 1, 2025. Please note, that the ACE program is fully subscribed, and no more accounts may be awarded. The extension applies to families with existing accounts only.
NOTE: Funds must be used for eligible activities or goods occurring no later than September 1, 2025. The only exception is for parents or guardians seeking reimbursement for an eligible field trip to Washington, D.C., a trip deposit paid for by the parent or guardian by September 1, 2025, and scheduled to occur by October 2025.