Ohio Student Financial Aid
Ohio Board of Regents
Ohio Academic Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,205;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on academic merit; Renewable;
Deadline: February 23.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: This scholarship is open to students at eligible Ohio high schools, Ohio residents, and those enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in eligible Ohio colleges or universities (or who plan to enroll). Scholarships are automatically renewable, as long as the recipients maintain a satisfactory GPA.
Contact: Visit your high school guidance counselor’s office to obtain an application after Jan. You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Ohio Student Choice Grant
Amount: $1,002;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in undergraduate study in an eligible private non-profit college or university in Ohio.
Contact: Contact the financial aid office of the school you would like to attend.You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Ohio War Orphans Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition and fees;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: July 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Ohio
Military Service:
Person serving: Parent.
Other Descriptors: Veteran, Disabled, Deceased.
Other Comments: These scholarships are open to Ohio residents who are dependents of veterans who served for 90 or more days during conflict and are 60 percent or more disabled, are receiving veterans benefits, or deceased. Applicant must be 16 to 21 years of age and pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Contact: Applications are available from the Ohio Board of Regents/State Grants and Scholarships Department, high school guidance offices, veterans service offices, and college financial aid offices. You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Ohio Instructional Grants
Amount: $174 to $5,466;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need and renewable;
Deadline: October 1.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Citizenship: United States
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: Students who are enrolled full time in academic institutions in Ohio are eligible to apply. Requirements include good academic standing and proven financial need.
Application Requirements: Application Form, Financial Need Analysis
Contact: Students apply for OIG benefits by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
Amount: Full tuition and fees;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: This program provides tuition assistance to the children and spouses of peace officers, fire fighters and certain other safety officers who are killed in the line-of-duty, anywhere in the United States.
Contact: Â Interested students should contact the Ohio Board of Regents / State Grants and Scholarships Department. You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship Program
Amount: $3,500 a year for two years;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: Students are nominated by their undergraduate colleges and universities on the basis of evidence which indicates strong academic achievement and a high potential to succeed in a graduate or professional program of study. Generally, at least one Regents Graduate/Professional Fellowship is awarded to a student from each nominating undergraduate institution.
Contact: Interested students should contact a College Financial Aid Administrator, the college/university graduate facility or the Ohio Board of Regents / State Grants and Scholarships Department. You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
Website:
http://www.ohiohighered.org/sgs
Student Workforce Development Grant Program
Amount: $300;
Awards per Year: Varies;
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Ohio
Student Attends School In: Ohio
Other Comments: Ohio students enrolled for full-time study in eligible Ohio private career schools (also known as proprietary schools). Students must be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree and must not have been enrolled full-time in a private career school prior to July 1, 2000. Eligibility is not based on financial need.
Contact:Please contact the financial aid office of the Ohio private career (proprietary) school you are interested in attending. You may also call or e-mail: Phone: (888) 833-1133 E-mail: sminturn@regents.state.oh.us
