Grant Undergraduate

Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Ohio Department of Higher Education

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
82
Days
October 1 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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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.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Ohio
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Ohio, Pennsylvania
  • Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
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Contact Cleone Brandy
Program Manager, Financial Aid
cbrandy@highered.ohio.gov
Tel: 614-752-9481 Address 25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215