ohio state parent portal

by Cleo Medhurst PhD 9 min read

What is the Oh|ID portal?

The OH|ID portal is an identity solution from the InnovateOhio Platform. The goal of OH|ID is to create one simple and secure location for all Ohio citizens to access information and conduct business with the State of Ohio.

How do I sign up for Oh|ID?

The new OH|ID portal now is online, and all applications are accessible to all education users. Users can access the OH|ID portal by clicking the “Login” link at the top of the Department of Education homepage or going to the OH|ID portal directly at ohid.ohio.gov.

How do I link my Department of education profile to Oh|ID?

If you have an existing Department of Education (formerly SAFE) profile, you will be able to link your profile to your new OH|ID account once your account is established. If you do not have a Department of Education profile, you will be prompted to create one. If you do not have an OH|ID profile or a Department of Education profile…

What is the Ohio parent Mentor Project?

The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is funded by The Ohio Department of Education. The Oversight and Professional Development for Ohio Parent Mentors is provided by The Ohio State University’s Center on Education and Training for Employment, a translational research center within the College of Education and Human Ecology.

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Information You Should Know

Learn how to activate your Ohio State username (link is external) or how to change your password (link is external) through these provided articles. To update your address, phone number or other personal information, employees should log in to Employee Self Service (link is external) and students should log in to BuckeyeLink (link is external) .

BuckeyePass

BuckeyePass is a multi-factor authentication service that provides a second layer of security to your Ohio State account.

Need additional help?

If you have additional questions about OH|ID or need technical support with your account, contact the Ohio Department of Education at 877-644-6338 or Profile.Help@education.ohio.gov. Additionally, a list frequently asked questions about the integration have been created and are available on the Department’s OH|ID Portal FAQ Help webpage.

QuickTips

Attempting to log into OH|ID with SAFE credentials will not work. An OH|ID account must be created first and matched to your existing Department of Education profile.

Why did this integration happen?

This integration creates an easy-to-use, intuitive user experience that lets customers access their applications from anywhere, anytime. The integration also provides a single sign-on location to access both Department applications and other state applications available on OH|ID.

How do I access my information?

NOTE: Attempting to log into OH|ID with SAFE credentials will not work. An OH|ID account must be created first and matched to your existing Department of Education profile.

How to Access Education Applications

Please use these step-by-step instructions for setting up and launching Department of Education applications such as CORE, OEDS, College Credit Plus, CCIP, OTES/ETPES, Scholarship Portal plus other education applications via an OH|ID Account.

Where to go for More Help

If you have additional questions about OH|ID or need technical support with your account, contact the Ohio Department of Education at 877-644-6338 or Profile.Help@education.ohio.gov .

Income Verification

We are happy to announce the release of the new Scholarship Income Verification System for our scholarship programs! The system is available for families to enter and submit their income information electronically to the Scholarship office for verification of low-income status.

The traditional EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion Scholarship application windows for the 2021-2022 school year are open

The Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program offers students in grades K – 12 the opportunity to attend a private school for little or no cost. Students from designated public schools qualify for these scholarships.

Parent Portal

Parents whose children have the Educational Choice (EdChoice) Scholarship Program or EdChoice Expansion Program now have online access to view their student scholarship information. The parent portal allows real-time access to information such as application and income status, monthly invoices and payments.

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