MERIT FOR EDUCATION
Connecting Families to
Critical Education Funding
Software and services for ESA, microgrant, and tax credit programs
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ExcelinEd National Summit on Education
Join us at the ExcelinEd National Summit on Education 2023, November 15-17 in Atlanta, GA.

Planning your program?
Use Merit’s customizable Implementation Guide to learn insightful tips and discover what goes into making your program successful.
Implement and Administer with Ease
We help bring your program to life in just weeks, mapping our highly configurable platform to directly align with your guidelines and processes. Our experienced team becomes an extension of your department, taking the work of managing the daily logistics off your shoulders.

Streamline Eligibility
Automate Payments and Reimbursements

Ensure Funds are Spent Correctly
Easily Track Program
Success
Optimize Your Program
With our Software with a Service solution - state agencies, parents, and providers partner seamlessly and securely to support children's academic success. Watch the video to learn more.
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Trusted by Award Winning Programs
Connecting 120,000+ students to over $170 million dollars in critical education funding

Merit partners with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce to deliver the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) ESA program.
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Merit partnered with the Kansas Office of Recovery to bring the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) to Kansas families.
Learn MoreMaking it Easy for Parents and Families
As a busy parent or guardian, Merit makes it easier to focus on what matters most: your student. Beginning with streamlined applications, to managing participation with secure digital wallets and quick and easy purchases, with everything backed by helpful customer support.
We don't just support programs; we're here to champion their success for every stakeholder.

Design Your Ideal Program
Planning your program? Use our customizable Implementation Guide to learn insightful tips and discover what goes into making your program successful.

Your Trusted Team + Technology
Our combination of software and services has the right features to make any ESA, microgrant, or tax credit program a success
Direct Eligibility Verification
Expedite the application approval process by pre-qualifying families already participating in select government programs or scholarships.
Digital Wallet
Provide convenient access to receive and manage funds in a secure web or mobile app, easily making payments, purchases and reimbursement requests.

Education Marketplace
Families are confident that their claims will be approved when browsing the online marketplace of pre-approved vendors for educational goods and services.

Dedicated Customer Support
Our U.S.-based customer support help desk and online multi-lingual materials ensure a pleasant experience for all stakeholders.

Awareness & Outreach
Think of us as an extension of your communications team. We’ll develop and execute marketing plans for program awareness and engagement.

No Fraud Guarantee
Should fraudulent activity related to your program occur, zero state or public dollars will be used to compensate for the financial damages incurred.
Why Partner With Merit
A Trusted Solution
Our unique combination of software and services is designed to ensure program success without adding to your team’s workload.
Digital First
Our single, secure, flexible platform ensures families can access funds and program administrators have real-time information.
We Do it All
From awareness campaigns and online help centers to eligibility verification and claim support, we can alleviate the burden on your staff.
18
Months
75K+
Students Enrolled
100K+
Awards Granted
Partnering for Program Success
Our partnership with Merit, paired with the reliability of the technology platform, is making this program a success for families and students across Ohio.
Ohio Department of Education
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