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Ohio Programs
Additional information on the various Ohio aid programs is available at the Ohio Board of Regents website.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is for students who attend both public and private non-profit colleges or universities. For Cedarville students in 2013-14, this annual grant is $2,280 and is awarded as follows:
Criteria:
- FAFSA EFC calculation of 2,190 or less
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Maximum Household Income of $75,000 (calculated using FAFSA reported data)
- Dependent Students: this includes both parental and student income data elements
- Independent Students: this includes income elements for the student and spouse (if married)
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Meet Ohio residency requirement
- Dependent Students: residency is determined by parent information
- Independent Students: must have been an Ohio resident for at least one year
Application:
The FAFSA is the application for this Ohio need-based grant. To be considered for this state grant, the student must complete the FAFSA before October 1, 2013 (the Ohio deadline for completing the FAFSA).
Award:
In 2013-14 the annual award amount for students enrolled full-time is $2,280 ($1,140 per semester). The OCOG is awarded based upon the student’s enrollment status for each eligible term.
|
Enrollment Status |
Credit Hours |
Annual Amount |
Semester Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 12.0 or more | $ 2,280 | $ 1,140 |
| 3/4-time | 9.0 - 11.99 | $ 1,710 | $ 885 |
| 1/2-time | 6.0 - 8.99 | $ 1,140 | $ 570 |
| 1/4-time | 3.0 - 5.99 | $ 570 | $ 285 |
Funding:
The above award amounts are based upon state funding levels and aid policy. Award amounts are subject to change as the state legislature has the authority to adjust award amounts based upon ongoing budget reviews.
