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Eligibility Requirements

To receive federal financial aid, students must:

  • be enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours minimum) EXCEPTION: Some recipients may receive Pell Grant while enrolled for a minimum of 1 credit hour.
  • be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
  • have a demonstrated financial need
  • be making satisfactory progress (as defined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships) in the course of study
  • not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, Federal Supplemental Loan for Students, Federal PLUS Loan, or Federal Direct Loan
  • be enrolled at Sinclair for the purpose of obtaining a degree or certificate
  • have a high school diploma or GED, or meet specific placement test scores
  • be registered with the selective service, if required to do so
  • have no felony convictions for drug offenses
  • not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
To be eligible to receive state financial aid, students must:
  • meet Ohio residency requirements (parents of dependent students must also meet Ohio residency requirements)
  • be planning to attend college on a full-time basis to obtain Full-time Ohio Instruction Grant (OIG).  
  • be planning to attend college for at least 1 credit hour to receive Part-time Ohio Instructional Grant,
  • be enrolled at Sinclair for the purpose of obtaining a degree

NOTE: Students who have received a bachelor's degree in the U.S. or in another country are not eligible to receive federal or state grants.



Did You Know?
Sinclair has established more than 100 transfer agreements to assist students in transferring to other colleges.
Sinclair offers the lowest tuition rate in Ohio.
Sinclair awards on average $80 million in financial aid and scholarships each year.
Sinclair faculty are consistently awarded for their teaching excellence.

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