| 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 |