Ohio College Opportunity Grant

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is a need-based grant program that provides financial assistance to Ohio residents who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an eligible Ohio college or university. The eligibility criteria for this grant include:

• Residency: The applicant must be a resident of Ohio for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the academic year for which the grant is being sought.
• FAFSA: The applicant must have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrated financial need as determined by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).
• Enrollment status: The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student at an eligible Ohio college or university.
• Academic progress: The applicant must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution.
• EFC: The applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA must be below a certain threshold, which is determined annually by the ODHE.
• Application deadline: The application must be submitted by the deadline specified by the ODHE.

Overall, the Ohio College Opportunity Grant is a need-based grant program that helps eligible Ohio residents access higher education and achieve their academic and career goals. The program provides critical support to students who may not otherwise have the financial resources to pursue their educational aspirations.