Grant aid that is offered is automatically accepted for you. Each grant may have differing eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements:
As a grant recipient, it is your responsibility to know and understand ongoing eligibility requirements:
President's Affordability Grant
University-funded grant awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing. To be considered for a President's Affordability Grant, students are encouraged to file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.
Scarlet and Gray Grant
University-funded grant awarded to Columbus campus undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing. To be considered for a Scarlet and Gray Grant, students must file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.
Freshman Foundation Program (FFP)
University-funded grant offered to undergraduate students on the Columbus campus. Eligibility is determined by financial need, academic and leadership credentials, race/ethnic/tribal background, county of residence, potential first-generation college graduate, and other factors. To be considered for a FFP, students must file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.
Buckeye Affordability Grant
University-funded grant awarded to Columbus campus undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, are in good academic standing, and have a remaining tuition balance after all other eligible aid is applied. To be considered for a Buckeye Affordability Grant, students must file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.