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Financial Aid Programs at a Glance
| Program Name | Eligibility/Criteria | Enrollment Requirement | 2023-2024 Annual Amount | Application Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Pell Grant | Need-based, eligibility determined by federal government Undergraduate, no prior bachelor's degree | 12 hours to receive maximum award | $767 to $7,395 - Depending on eligibility and hours enrolled | FAFSA |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) | Need-based, fund availability Undergraduate, no prior bachelor's degree | 12 hours to receive maximum award | $600 - Varies by hours enrolled | FAFSA |
| Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) | Need-based, eligibility determined by the Ohio Board of Regents | 12 hours to receive maximum award | Varies by hours enrolled and Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee cohort year | Submit FAFSA early to meet October 1 deadline |
| Federal Work Study (FWS) | Need-based, fund availability Bi-weekly paycheck based on hours worked | Enrolled in classes for current term | Award amount varies - depending on student eligibility | Submit FAFSA and Federal Work Study Application |
| Federal Direct Subsidized Loan | Need-based | 6 hours minimum | Dependent/Independent Students - Up to $3,500.00 for freshman, $4,500.00 for sophomores, and $5,500.00 for juniors and seniors | Submit FAFSA, sign MPN, and complete Entrance Counseling |
| Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan | Not need-based | 6 hours minimum | Dependent Students - Up to $5,500.00 for freshman, $6,500.00 for sophomores, and $7,500.00 for juniors and seniors (less subsidized loan amount) Independent Students - Up to $9,500.00 for freshman, $10,500.00 for sophomores, and $12,500.00 for juniors and seniors (less subsidized loan amount) | Submit FAFSA, sign MPN, and complete Entrance Counseling |
| Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) | Not need-based, parent loan, credit based | 6 hours minimum | Cost of attendance minus financial aid | Submit FAFSA, apply online and sign MPN |
| Federal Direct GRAD PLUS Loan | Not need-based, credit based | 5 hours minimum | Cost of attendance minus financial aid | Submit FAFSA, apply online and sign MPN |
| Private Education Loans | Not need-based, credit based | 6 hours minimum | Varies per lender | Submit FAFSA, apply online and sign MPN |