How to set up a new Merit account for Ohio ACE

Access the Merit Member app to activate your ACE grant at member.merits.com or download the app from your mobile phone's app store.

Note: If this is your first time here, you must create a password by using the "forgot password" option at the login screen and register your account. The email address must match what is on file with your Ohio ACE application. Need help updating your email address?

Merit users are required to accept their Account merit in order to link their ACE account.

Activating ACE Funds

Funds are listed as "Parent/Guardian Approval" merits on the Merit Member app. You will find one merit for each student granted the award and for each award year. Accept these merits to activate the funds on your ACE account.

Once all your merits are accepted, you can view your fund balance and submit claims at app.aceohio.org or on the ACE mobile app found in the app store.

You can select Ohio ACE under the connected apps from within the Member app to be redirected there.

Note: If you have updated your email address since your last visit and are automatically logged into the Ohio ACE app you will need to log out and log back in to view the most current information.

The steps below outline the initial onboarding process to the Merit app.

1. Find the email from help@merits.com that has the "Create my account" button. Right-click "Create my account"

Screenshot of: Find the email that has the "Create my account" button. Right-click "Create my account"

2. Click "Open Link in Incognito Window" or "Open Link in New Private Window," depending on your browser. Another option is to close all browser windows and then clear your cookies and cache from your browser to prevent login issues.

Screenshot of: Click "Open Link in Incognito Window" or "Open Link in New Private Window," depending on your browser. Another option is to close all browser windows and then clear your cookies and cache from your browser to prevent login issues.

3. Enter and re-enter your new password.

Screenshot of: Enter and re-enter your new password.

4. Click "Reset password"

Screenshot of: Click "Reset password"

5. Click "Go to Login"

Screenshot of: Click "Go to Login"

6. Click "Login"

Screenshot of: Click "Login"

7. Enter your email and password and click "Continue"

Screenshot of: Enter your email and password and click "Continue"

8. Click "Remind me later" or "Not on this device"

Screenshot of: Click "Remind me later" or "Not on this device"

9. Click "Display name * This is the name that will be displayed on your Merit account." You may also edit your name from this page if there are any mistakes.

Screenshot of: Click "Display name * This is the name that will be displayed on your Merit account." You may also edit your name from this page if there are any mistakes.

10. Confirm that you are over the age of 13 and accept the terms of service, then click "Submit"

Screenshot of: Confirm that you are over the age of 13 and accept the terms of service then click "Submit"

If you need any help or have questions, feel free to contact us at help@aceohio.org for further assistance. You can also find answers in our Help Center.