Grants
Grants are "free money" that is not paid back. They are awarded based on need. An exception is the TEACH Grant, as noted below.
| Program | Description | Eligibility | Amount | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Federally awarded grant | Based on financial need; maximum lifetime limit of 6 full-time Pell awards |
Up to $5,550 | Part-time students will have grant adjusted based on credit hours |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | Federal grant money awarded by UC | Must be Pell eligible; early FAFSA application | Ranges from $900 to $1,200 | At least half-time enrollment |
| TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grant | Federal grant awarded by UC | Non-need-based; 3.2 GPA and eligible education major*; requires annual counseling and service agreement | Up to $4,000 annually for max of $16,000 undergrad and $8,000 grad | Part-time students will have grant adjusted based on credit hours; completion of specific service requirement to avoid grant becoming a loan |
| Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
|
State awarded grant |
Must be Ohio resident; based on financial need and Uptown (non-regional) campus program; October 1 deadline date; maximum receipt for 5 years |
$856
|
Part-time students will have grant adjusted based on credit hours; restricted to tuition |
| University Need Grant | UC-based funds | Based on financial need, other aid, and Uptown (non-regional) campus program; consideration through sophomore year only | Ranges from $300 to $3,200 | At least half-time enrollment |
| Cincinnati Pride Grant* | UC-based funds | Must be first-time college student (or direct transfer from Cincinnati State after attending direct from high school), Pell eligible and graduate of a Cincinnati Public School | Combines with other grants and scholarships to cover cost of tuition and a book allowance | Renewable for up to 4 years as long as student maintains Pell eligibility and continuous academic year full-time enrollment |
Notes:
- Must be admitted into a degree program to receive a grant.
- Grants, except TEACH, are limited to students who do not have a bachelor's degree.
- Eligibility criteria subject to change; maximum amounts are estimates and dependent upon sufficient funding.
- Early FAFSA application means limited funding; awards are made on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is depleted.
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