Best College & Education in Columbus, Ohio — 4 resources

4 Resources

1. Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

State-funded grant for Ohio residents with the highest demonstrated financial need. Awards up to $4,000 per year for attendance at Ohio public colleges and up to $5,000 for private nonprofit Ohio colleges. No repayment required — it is a grant, not a loan. Apply by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov each year. Call 614-466-6000 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm for eligibility questions. Automatic consideration after FAFSA is submitted to an Ohio school.

614-466-6000 · 25 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215

2. Ohio Department of Higher Education

State agency overseeing Ohio's public colleges and universities, administering state financial aid programs including OCOG and Choose Ohio First scholarships, and providing resources for degree planning and college transfer credits. Call 614-466-6000 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm or visit highered.ohio.gov. Located at 25 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215. Also manages the Ohio Transfer Module — a system of transferable courses across all Ohio public colleges and universities.

614-466-6000 · 25 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215

3. Columbus State Community College

Ohio's largest community college offering affordable associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training with flexible scheduling options for working parents including online, evening, and weekend classes. Open-admission policy. Call 614-287-2669 or email admissions@cscc.edu. Located at 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215. Visit cscc.edu for program listings. Financial aid including Pell Grants and Ohio OCOG available for eligible students who complete FAFSA.

614-287-2669 · 550 E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215

4. Ohio State University Extended Education

Ohio State University's program for adult and non-degree-seeking students who want to take undergraduate courses at one of the nation's top public universities without formal admission. Flexible scheduling including evening and online options. Call 614-292-8860 or email ExtendedEd@osu.edu. Located at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210. Visit extendeded.osu.edu for course listings. Tuition applies per credit hour — financial aid availability varies for non-degree students.

614-292-8860 · The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210

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