Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

Ohio Department of Higher Education · State

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is a need-based state grant for Ohio residents enrolled in an eligible Ohio public, private nonprofit, or private for-profit college, with a smaller reciprocal award at some Pennsylvania institutions. Eligibility is based on FAFSA results: a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $3,750 or less and total household income of $96,000 or less. Award amounts vary by institution type and enrollment status and are applied directly to tuition and general fees by the college's financial aid office.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesOH

DemographicsAdditional provisions apply for foster youth and recipients of federal veterans' education benefits.

Applying

Award$2k–$5k

OpensFAFSA opens Oct 1

DueComplete the FAFSA by the Ohio state priority deadline of October 1 each year

EssayNot required

Rec. lettersNot required

RenewableYes

Awards/yr—

2026-27 full-time annual max: $4,000 public main campus, $5,000 private nonprofit, $2,000 private for-profit; lower amounts for regional campuses, tuition-guarantee cohorts, and part-time enrollment.

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