State Grants
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The is a state-funded grant program offered to residents of the state of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ only. You must complete the by October 1 of each academic year in order to be eligible. OCOG is based on total family income and the Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA.
Second Chance Grant Program
The is offered through the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Education to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ residents who have earned some college credit, but no degree.
The objectives of the Second Chance Grant Program are to reduce financial barriers preventing Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵans with some college credit, but no bachelor's degree from returning to higher education and to increase the number of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵans with a degree or credential. The Second Chance Program will provide financial assistance in the form of $3,000 grants to eligible students re-enrolling at a qualifying institution in order to obtain a degree or credential.
Great Minds Fellowship
The program is available to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ residents who are within two years of a degree or certificate in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, psychiatric/mental health nursing, and substance abuse/addiction counseling. In this program, The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Department of Higher Education in partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University provides up to $10,000 in scholarship funds to eligible students who intend to join the behavioral healthcare workforce. Program participants must complete an internship with a participating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) and commit to at least one year of employment at a participating CBHC upon graduation.
To learn more and apply as an OHIO student, visit the Great Minds Fellowship webpage.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Work Ready Grant
The provides funding to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligible students must be enrolled in a qualified program at an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ community, state community, or technical college, an Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Technical Center, or a state university (branch) campus.
Questions about eligibility should be directed to financial.aid@ohio.edu or by calling 740.593.4141.
Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Program
The is designed to help school districts across Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ recruit their own students and staff to become teachers within the district. Recipients of the Grow Your Own Scholarship agree to teach for a minimum of four years at their home school district in exchange for a scholarship of up to $7,500/year for four years.
A link to the student application can be found .
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Grant (PHEAA)
The is a state-funded grant program offered to residents of the state of Pennsylvania only. You must complete the and the (first time applicants only). Students must be enrolled in a program of study where at least 50% of the total credit hours are earned through classroom instruction.