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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