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 program has certain eligibility requirements. 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:
CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
This program provides emergency funds to college students to assist with expenses related to the disruption of college operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Click here for more information.
Federal Pell Grant | ||
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You are eligible for the maximum Pell grant if you have a Pell-eligible EFC and meet the following criteria:
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2020-2021 annual award amount: $6,345.
2021-2022 annual award amount: $6,495. If you are enrolled summer, fall, and at least half-time in 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. Amounts are pro-rated if you are enrolled in less than 12 credits. Length of eligibility: Maximum of 12 full-time semesters Application: FAFSA |
*Please contact the Student Service Center for instructions if this situation applies to you.
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 |
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant | |
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You may qualify for this grant if all of the following apply:
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2020-2021 annual award amount: $5,970 until 9/30/2020; $5983 beginning 10/1/2020
2021-2022 annual award amount: $6,124 until 9/30/2021 If you are enrolled summer, fall, and at least half-time in 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. Amounts are pro-rated if you are enrolled in less than 12 credits. Length of eligibility: Maximum of 12 full-time semesters Application: FAFSA |
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) for Year-round Students (Spring semester only) | |
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Spring 2021 amount: up to $1,000
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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2020-2021 annual award amount: up to $1,000 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). |