The Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program (OCOG) provides need-based tuition assistance to Ohio students from low to moderate-income families.

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Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

What is it?
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant Program (OCOG) provides need-based tuition assistance to Ohio students from low to moderate-income families. This program is a result of the merging of the Part-Time Instructional Grant and the Ohio Instructional Grant, with the intent to increase access to higher education. By raising the current household income ceiling of $39,000 in the OIG program to $75,000 in the OCOG program, more families will receive aid for their efforts to gain higher education.

Who is Eligible?
For the 2008-2009 academic year, first, second, and third year students enrolled as full-time, three-quarters-time, half-time or one-quarter-time may be eligible to receive the award. Awards are based upon EFC (Expected Family Contribution). The maximum EFC is $2,190 with a total family income of $75,000.

How much aid is available?
Maximum award amounts for full-time enrollment for the 2008-2009 academic year will be; Public - $2,496, Private - $4,992 and Proprietary - $3,996.

How do I apply?
Students apply for OCOG benefits by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Where do I get the FAFSA?
Click on the above link. The FAFSA is also available from your high school guidance office or college Financial Aid Office.

Is there a deadline?
The application deadline is October 1 of each year.