Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Eligibility

Ohio College Opportunity Grant, with an application deadline in October, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Military service requirements apply. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Ohio Department of Higher Education administers the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) program, which provides grant money to those who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need, as determined by the results of the FAFSA. Students must be enrolled at Ohio public colleges or universities, Ohio private, non-profit colleges or universities, and Ohio private, for-profit institutions. Ohio residents enrolled in Pennsylvania institutions are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate degree, first bachelor's degree, or nurse diploma program at an eligible institution with an Expected Family Contribution of $3,750 or less and a maximum household income of $96,000. Veterans and students with intellectual disabilities may also apply. Students apply for OCOG benefits by completing the FAFSA. Please visit the award's website or contact the Ohio Department of Higher Education for more information.