Ohio College Grants

Because the state's Board of Regents and other governmental organizations strive to see every student reach his or her potential through education, the state of Ohio has an extensive list of grant and scholarship programs from which students in state can benefit. Some are related to need, while others are merit-based, and some even depend upon field of study or school attended. However, if you look hard enough, you'll find funding for which you qualify that will help you achieve a higher education.

Ohio College Opportunity Grants are available to low income students who cannot otherwise afford to attend college and are made available to those enrolling in a public or private college or university in state, with grant amounts determined according to need (based on FAFSA information) and availability. For families who have many children and dependants, there is the Ohio Instructional Grant, through which qualified candidates can receive awards between $150 and $5000.

The Ohio Academic Scholarships program offers up to $2000 toward college tuition for the top student residents (high GPAs and top ACT/SAT scores) who plan to attend an Ohio state college or university. Because not all students wish to study at a public school, the Ohio Student Choice Grant offers those in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at a private institution up to $900 per academic year toward tuition. Even part-time students can obtain financial assistance if they can prove economic distress through the Part-time Student Instructional Grant, available for attendance at any private of public school.

List of Ohio College Grants

• Ohio Instructional Grant — $78-$5466 awarded each year to varied number of undergraduate students attending Ohio college.


• Ohio Student Choice Grant Program — Up to $900 awarded each year to varied number of undergraduate students attending Ohio college.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.