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State Aid Programs

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) – A new program for first-time college students beginning with the 2006-2007 award year. Recipients must be Ohio residents. OCOG can be awarded to either full-time or part-time eligible students. Benefits are restricted to the student's instructional and general fees. Any student enrolled prior to the 2006-2007 award year will have eligibility determined for the OIG.
Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) - This program is operated by the Ohio Board of Regents and may be used to pay instructional fees only. To be eligible, the student must be an Ohio resident enrolled fulltime as an undergraduate in an eligible college and making appropriate progress toward an associate degree (not applicable toward certificate programs). Students who have received a baccalaureate degree are not eligible for the OIG.
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship - This scholarship is available to children of disabled or deceased war veterans and children of persons declared prisoners of war or missing in action in Southeast Asia. Applications may be obtained from the Ohio Board of Regents.
Ohio Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) - Provides financial assistance to students enrolled in approved nurse education programs. The program also encourages these students to remain in Ohio as they enter the nursing profession. Application deadline is June 1 of each year.
Ohio National Guard
The Ohio National Guard will pay in-state institutional and general fees of its members who are enrolled at Ohio public institutions as full-time undergraduates. Further information may be obtained by contacting the local Ohio National Guard Armory. For more information go online to: http://www.ohionationalguard.com/ .
TANF Educational Award Program (TEAP)
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, in partnership with the Ohio Board of Regents, have established this program which was launched by a Governor's Executive Order this year. There are strict eligibility requirements that must be met. However, once met, a student is entitled to up to $1200 per year as a full-time student and up to $600 per year as a part-time student. For more information go online to: http://regents.ohio.gov/sgs/teap/ .
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Association (PHEAA) - This program is operated by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Funds may be used to pay instructional fees only for Pennsylvania residents. Student must be enrolled fulltime as an undergraduate and making appropriate progress toward an associate degree.