University of Northwestern Ohio

Grants

Federal Grant Eligibility

A FAFSA application is required and verification must be complete (if selected) for Federal Grant eligibility. A student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program. Students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards and must not be in default on previously borrowed Federal Loans nor have an overpayment record on previously received Federal loans and grants.  

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant can provide financial support to undergraduate students who have the highest financial need. The regulations define an undergraduate as one who is enrolled in an undergraduate course of study and who has not earned a baccalaureate degree. Federal Pell Grant eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA, with eligibility amounts prorated based on a student's credit hour enrollment (enrollment intensity) and Student Aid Index (SAI).  Pell Grant eligibility for 2024/2025 can range from $740 to $7395 per 9-month academic year. 

Pell Grant eligibility is determined by the Student Aid Index (SAI) which is the result of the FAFSA.  Eligibility amounts are also prorated based on a student's enrollment status or enrollment intensity. Beginning the 2024/2025 Academic Year, if a student is enrolled less than full time, eligibility will be determined by the number of credit hours enrolled per term. 

Pell funds are available for up to 18 quarters or 36 Sessions (roughly six years) of attendance and can be received "Year-Round".  This means students can receive up to 150% of their annual Pell eligibility for additional terms within an academic year beyond the traditional 9-month academic year. Students can apply for the Federal Pell Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.

For the 2024/2025 year, Pell Grant eligibility can range from $740 to $7,395 for a traditional Academic Year based on a student's SAI, which must be between 0 - 6655 to qualify. Students with an SAI above 6655 may qualify for a minimum Pell Grant, which is determined by the FAFSA.  More information regarding the Federal Pell grant can be found here. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The Federal SEOG is another aid source for students with high need. Students must be Pell Grant eligible to be considered for this grant, with eligibility determined by the FAFSA.  These campus-based funds are provided to the University and are then offered by the Financial Aid Office to students based on their Student Aid Index (SAI), with eligibility amounts ranging from $100 to $360 per traditional Academic Year.  Eligibility amounts are prorated based on a student's enrollment status. 

Federal funds are disbursed once per term after student eligibility for the term is confirmed. Disbursements are scheduled after the term census date, which for the College of Applied Technologies is the 7^th business day of the term and for the Colleges of Business, Occupational Professions, and Health Professions is the 12^th business day of the term.

State Grants and Scholarships

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is a state-funded grant available to eligible Ohio residents who complete the FAFSA prior to October 1 each year and demonstrate financial need.

To be eligible for 2024/2025, students must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 3750 or less and a maximum household income of $96,000 or less. In addition, students must be enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree program and males 18 years of age and older must be registered with Selective Service.  Eligibility for the 2024/2025 academic year for the University of Northwestern Ohio is $4998 per 9-month academic year. Students must maintain eligibility by meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. OCOG funds are available for up to 15 quarters of attendance and must be applied to tuition and general fees only.  For more information, please visit highered.ohio.gov.

OCOG eligibility may be reduced if a student's tuition and fee less Pell/SAI combination is less than the maximum OCOG eligibility amount per Ohio Department of Higher Education rules.  

Governor's Merit Scholarship

The Governor's Merit Scholarship (GMS) is a state scholarship provided to High School graduates who graduate in the top 5% of their class from qualifying High Schools and enroll at a qualifying institution of higher education.  To be eligible students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and males 18 years of age and older must be registered with Selective Service. The maximum eligibility for the 2024/2025 Academic Year is $5,000. 

Each high school will be provided a number of scholarships to award to the top 5% of the graduating class.  Students will be notified by their High School and the Ohio Department of Higher Education of their award.  Scholarships are renewable each year for up to four academic years if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and completes at minimum 20 credit hours per academic year.  For more information, please visit highered.ohio.gov. 

Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veteran's Children Scholarship

The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship (OWO) provides tuition assistance to the children of deceased or severely disabled veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict. Applications are to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Education by May 15th each year.  To be eligible students must be enrolled full time in an associate or baccalaureate degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.  Males 18 years of age and older must be registered with Selective Service.  The maximum eligibility for the University of Northwestern Ohio students for 2024/2025 is $6,618.  OWO funds are available for up to 15 quarters of attendance and must be applied to tuition and general fees only. For more information please visit highered.ohio.gov.

Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund

The Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund provides financial assistance for an undergraduate program to a child, spouse, or qualified former spouse of a peace officer, fire fighter, or other safety officer killed in the line of duty.  Assistance is also provided to children and spouses of a member of the armed services of the U.S. killed in the line of duty during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, or a combat zone designated by the President of the U.S.

To be eligible students must be Ohio residents enrolled in an undergraduate program. Males 18 years of age and older must be registered with Selective Service. Students cannot qualify for the Ohio War Orphans & Severely Disabled Veteran's Children Scholarship Program.  To apply, provide a letter indicating that your parent or spouse was killed in the line of duty.  This can come from a police or fire chief or the Police and Fire Pension Board.  The letter, along with a copy of the Report of Casualty (and marriage certificate for a spouse), is to be provided to the Financial Aid Office.  This can be uploaded via my.unoh.edu directly to Financial Aid.  The school will confirm your eligibility with the Ohio Department of Higher Education. For more information please visit highered.ohio.gov.

GEAR UP Ohio

The GEAR UP Ohio Scholarship provides financial assistance to low-income and first-generation college students. To be eligible, students must participate in at least one GEAR UP Ohio program and must have a high school diploma or other recognized credential.  Students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible undergraduate degree program and must be under age 22 at the time of the first scholarship award.  The maximum award for the University of Northwestern Ohio for the 2024/2025 year is $1,500.

To apply students must access Naviance by Hobsons and complete the application online.  Applications are available from April 1 to July 1 of each year.  The Institution of Higher Education will be notified of student eligibility.  Students with questions regarding the application process should contact their local GEAR UP Campus Success Coach.  

State Grants and Scholarships are disbursed once per term after student eligibility for the term is confirmed. Disbursements are scheduled after the term census date, which for the College of Applied Technologies is the 7^th business day of the term and for the Colleges of Business, Occupational Professions, and Health Professions is the 12^th business day of the term.