Federal Pell Grant

-Need-based

-Eligibility is primarily based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

-Students receive a Student Aid Report directly from the federal government notifying them of eligibility.

2006-2007 award amount: Up to $4,050

Enrollment required: A minimum of 12 credit hours each quarter is required to receive full eligibility, with pro-rated awards given to students with less than 12 credit hours.
 

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

-A federal grant for students with exceptional financial need

-Funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis
 

Award amount: Up to $1,000
Enrollment required: 6 or more credit hours
 

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) *

-A state grant to help with tuition costs

-For Ohio residents attending Ohio institutions

-Eligibility is primarily based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

-Students must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program
 

2006-2007 award amount: $300 to $2,496

Enrollment required: A minimum of 12 credit hours each semester is required to receive full eligibility, with pro-rated awards given to students with less than 12 credit hours.

Length of eligibility: 15 quarters

Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) *

-A state grant to help with tuition costs

-For Ohio residents attending Ohio institutions

-Based on family income and the number of dependent children in the household

-Students must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program
 
 

Enrollment required: 12 credit hours (full-time).

Length of eligibility: 15 quarters
 

Part -time Ohio Instructional Grant *

-A state grant to help with tuition costs

-For Ohio residents attending Ohio institutions

-Students must be enrolled in an Associate Degree program
 
-The amount awarded is determined by the number of credit hours enrolled and Ohio Instructional Grant eligibility status
 

Enrollment required: 1-11 credit hours (part-time)

Length of eligibility: 15 quarters