Eligibility requirements for state financial aid differ slightly from those for federal aid.

General requirements for state financial aid:

1. Be residents of Ohio, if independent students.
2. Students and their parents must be residents of Ohio, if students are dependents.
3. Be enrolled in an associate degree program. (Certificate program students are ineligible for state grants.)
4. Not have a bachelor's or more advanced degrees.
5. Comply with current selective service registration requirements.
6. Be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.
7. Be registered and attending classes.

State Financial Aid Available to Students(Must meet all general state aid eligibility requirements listed above.)

Name	Type of Aid	College Expenses Covered	Special Requirements
Ohio Instructional Grant	Grant	Tuition only	Register for at least 12 credit hours Be a continuing or returning student October 1 deadline to complete the FAFSA
Ohio College Opportunity Grant	Grant	Tuition only	Be first time college student during the school year 2006-2007 Carry 12 credit hours or more per quarter to receive 100% of the grant October 1 deadline to complete the FAFSA
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship	Scholarship	Tuition only	Be the children of a disabled or deceased war veteran Register for at least 12 credit hours Maintain a 2.0 GPA Contact the Ohio Board of Regents or complete the scholarship application online at www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/sgsstudent.html July 1 application deadline
Ohio Academic Scholarship	Scholarship	Tuition & fees	Register for at least 12 credit hours Maintain a 2.0 GPA Be high school graduates Obtain scholarship application from high school counselor February 23 deadline
Ohio National Guard Scholarship	Scholarship	Tuition only	Be a National Guard member Register for at least six credit hours Complete scholarship application online at www.ongsp.org or contact the regional National Guard Armory