A grant is financial aid that is generally based on financial need. You do not have to pay back grants as long as you complete the semester. Each grant has certain eligibility requirements, in addition to the general Eligibility Requirements for aid. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you are not eligible for any of the grant programs listed.
The grant programs available at Owens Community College are:
Federal Pell Grant | ||
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You are eligible for the maximum Pell grant if you have a Pell-eligible SAI and meet the following criteria:
You may also qualify if you met the prior special eligibility rules for children of veterans or public safety officers who died as a result of certain types of service, and received Federal Pell Grant funds in the prior academic year. |
2024-2025 (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025) annual award amount: $7,395
If you are enrolled summer, fall, and spring, your annual amount may be increased by up to 50%. Enrollment required: For full eligibility, a minimum of 12 credit hours is required each semester, including summer. If you are enrolled in less than 12 credits, amounts are adjusted based on the number of credits you are enrolled. Length of eligibility: Maximum of 12 full-time semesters Application: FAFSA® |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | |
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Annual award amount: Up to $600
Enrollment required: 1 or more credit hours Application: FAFSA® |
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) for Year-round Students (Spring semester only) | |
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Spring 2025 amount: up to $2,000
Enrollment required: To be considered for full eligibility, a minimum of 12 credit hours is required. Amounts are pro-rated if you are enrolled in less than 12 credits Length of eligibility: Maximum of 10 full-time semesters Application: FAFSA® |
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) for Veterans and Foster Youth | |
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2024-2025 (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025) award amount: up to $2,000 per semester
Awards may be used to help with tuition and living expenses Enrollment required: For full eligibility, a minimum of 12 credit hours is required each semester, including summer. Amounts are pro-rated if you are enrolled less than 12 credits Length of eligibility: Maximum of 10 full-time semesters Application: FAFSA®. Veterans’ Benefits certification (for veterans) or Ohio ETV Program approval (for foster youth). |
FAFSA® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Education.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.