Families and Students
We make the process of supporting children's education simple.
Families can rely on:
- Streamlined applications that can verify qualification through participation in other government programs
- A secure digital wallet to easily manage each child's program funds
- Quick and easy purchases and reimbursements
- Helpful customer support on hand to answer any questions
Schools and Service Providers
We create an Education Marketplace of verified vendors who provide families with easy access to program-approved goods and services.
Marketplace participants enjoy:
- New customers
- Free advertising to thousands of families
- Timely program-funded payments
Program Administrators
You can rely on us as a trusted and proven partner to provide the technology, security, service, and campaigns critical to successful program delivery. Live dashboards, keep your finger on the pulse of applicant status, review times, claim support, and other vital metrics.
“Ohio’s partnership with Merit to deliver excellent, friction-free services is a perfect example of what public-private partnerships can achieve when everyone is committed to the mission.
Colleen Grady
Senior Program Officer, Ohio Department of Education
Supporting the Nation’s Largest ESA Program
Ohio ACE Connects 75,000+ Students to Critical Education Funding in 18 months
