$2,000-$5,000
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
Need-based Ohio state grant of up to $4,000 (public) or $5,000 (private nonprofit) per year for low-income Ohio residents. FY2027 amounts confirmed.
Award
$2,000-$5,000
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Renewable
Yes
Recipients
Varies
Who's eligible
Ohio resident undergraduate, degree-seeking students with a FAFSA Student Aid Index ≤3,750 and household income ≤$96,000, attending an eligible Ohio institution.
What you'll need to apply
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Source linkAbout this scholarship
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) provides need-based aid to Ohio resident undergraduates with a Student Aid Index of 3,750 or less and household income at or below $96,000. Maximum FY2027 awards are unchanged from FY2026: $4,000 at public institutions, $5,000 at private nonprofit institutions, and $2,000 at private for-profit institutions. Students must enroll at least quarter-time; awards are prorated by enrollment intensity and capped at ten full-time semesters. Eligibility is determined from the FAFSA.
Renewal terms: Renewable annually via FAFSA, up to ten full-time semesters of eligibility; prorated by enrollment.