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Grants
A grant is a type of gift aid that does not require repayment. Eligibility for need-based grants is determined using
federal, state and institutional formulas that utilize data received from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
All aid listed below requires the FAFSA to be complete.
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Repeated Classes and Eligibility
Under new regulations, students passing a course with a grade of D or
above can retake the same course only one more time to receive financial aid
for that course. Courses taken for a third time are no longer eligible for
financial aid. The new regulations impact Federal Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants, Work Study, Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans.
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Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded by the Department of Education.
- Awarded to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
- Max award is $5,550
- Awarded to student with an EFC of $4,901 or less
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program and pursuing their first associate or
bachelor's degree
- Student's attending less than full time will have their Pell Grant prorated
A student who receives their first Pell Grant on or after July 1, 2008 is limited to 12 semesters of grant eligibility.
For more information on the Federal Pell Grant click here.
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Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The FSEOG is a need-based grant funded by the Department of Education. YSU awards this grant to
students who complete the FAFSA by the priority deadline date.
- Priority Deadline
- Awarded to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens
- Current award is $400
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program and pursuing their first associate or
bachelor's degree
- Student's attending less than full time will have their FSEOG prorated
For more information on the FSEOG click here.
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Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is a need-based grant funded by the State of Ohio.
- FAFSA must be completed by October 1 of each year
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 2190 or less
- Full or part-time enrollment (pro-rated for part-time)
- Ohio Resident
- Current award is $672
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program and pursuing their first associate or
bachelor's degree
For more information on the OCOG click here.
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Awards (PHEAA)
The PHEAA Grant is a need-based grant funded by the State of Pennsylvania.
- FAFSA must be completed by May 1 of each year
- Full or half-time enrollment (pro-rated for less-than-full-time)
- PA Resident
- Eligible students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program and pursuing their first bachelor's degree
For more information on the PHEAA click here.
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YSU/PHEAA Supplemental Grant
Recognizing the legislative cap on Pennsylvania grants to Pennsylvania residents attending Ohio universities,
the supplemental grant program was initiated and funded by the YSU Foundation.
- PHEAA recipient attending YSU
- Current award amount is up to $1,052 per academic year
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