Ohio Financial Aid & Scholarships

Discover comprehensive financial aid opportunities in Ohio, from state grants to institutional scholarships that make college affordable.

Ohio State Financial Aid Programs

Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Need-Based Grant

Ohio's primary need-based grant program for undergraduate students.

Up to $2,500
Ohio residents, demonstrated financial need

Key Benefits:

Need-based assistance
Renewable annually
No repayment required
For OH residents
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
Special Circumstances Grant

Comprehensive support for children of Ohio veterans.

Full tuition
Children of deceased/disabled veterans

Key Benefits:

Full tuition coverage
Veterans' children
Renewable
Generous benefit
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
STEM-Focused Scholarship

Encourages students to pursue STEM careers and remain in Ohio.

Varies
Students in STEM fields

Key Benefits:

STEM fields
Renewable
Merit-based
Career preparation
Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
Special Circumstances Grant

Support for children of Ohio safety officers killed in line of duty.

Varies
Children of fallen safety officers

Key Benefits:

Safety officers' children
Memorial fund
Educational support
Full support

Federal Financial Aid Options

Pell Grant
Up to $7,000+

Federal need-based grant that doesn't require repayment

Federal Work-Study
Varies

Part-time employment program for students with financial need

Direct Subsidized Loans
Up to $5,500

Low-interest federal loans with government-paid interest during school

Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Up to $12,500

Federal loans available regardless of financial need

Ohio Financial Aid Tips

File FAFSA Early

Ohio has limited funding, so apply for state aid as early as possible after October 1st.

Consider Ohio Colleges

Ohio residents get the best value at in-state public universities with lower tuition rates.

Explore STEM Programs

Ohio offers special scholarships for STEM fields through the Choose Ohio First program.

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