Who Gets It?
Lots & Lots of People: Many more than you might think. Financial aid is awarded for financial need or on merit-academic achievement, athletics or other talents. But, you have 2 apply for aid to find out what you might qualify 2 receive.
All Ages: Undergraduate students have lots of options. Financial aid is also available for graduate school or for adults returning 2 college. You just gotta know how 2 apply.
In Ohio: Several state sponsored programs are available for Ohio residents only. The Ohio Board of Regents offers programs based on financial need and merit. Click here to see what’s available.
What Do You Get?
Types of Aid: Grants, scholarships, work-study, student loans-there are a lot of different types of financial aid out there. You need 2 find out which kind or combination works best for your needs. Go here for more details.
Is It Free Money? Not likely-most financial aid packages are a mixture of grants that don’t need 2 be paid back and loans that do, but not until after you graduate from college.
How Much? No, you can’t always have as much as you ask for. Eligibility for each type of aid varies and the financial aid office will award you with everything you might qualify for.
How Do You Get It?
Apply: Your school guidance counselor or your college access advisor can help you learn how to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA). This form makes you a candidate for all fedederal student aid and works for many Ohio programs. You can even complete a FAFSA online.
Do Deadlines Matter? Absolutely. College financial aid goes fast. The earlier you can get in your FAFSA application and all the other info that a college asks for, the sooner you’ll receive your financial aid package.
Other Options: Many colleges and local scholarship organizations may have applications in addition to the FAFSA. Don’t miss out by not completing all forms required. Use free scholarship searches 2 find additional aid for college. Check out our resource list.
Who Helps You Know How?
Ohio Resources: In Ohio we have lots of people and programs that can help you apply for financial aid. Check out the list below for help in your area: