Federal & State Grants

Federal PELL Grant

Students seeking financial assistance may apply for this need-based federal grant by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The amount of the Federal PELL Grant grant varies for each student.

Governor's Merit Scholarship

This $5,000 renewable scholarship is awarded to every student in the top 5% of their public or chartered nonpublic high school graduating class who choose to attend an Ohio college or university (homeschooled students who score within the top 5% of applicants on the ACT/SAT). This critical investment in Ohio’s future encourages high-achieving high school graduates to remain in Ohio to pursue their post-secondary studies and contribute to Ohio’s expanding economic opportunities.

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Ohio College Opportunity Grant

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is available to eligible students who are residents of Ohio and is based on financial needs. To apply for this program, a student must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Choose Ohio First for Undergraduate Students

Ashland University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarships to outstanding students in a variety of majors. These scholarships support academically strong students who plan to continue to graduate school, health-related professional programs or employment in STEM industries after completing a bachelor’s degree.

Students can receive $3,000 per academic year for four years.

Requirements:

Ohio Resident
ACT score of 25 or higher (21 for nursing and dietetics)
High school GPA of 3.5 or higher (3.0 for nursing and dietetics)
Maintain a major in Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Biology (including Forensic Biology), Business Analytics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Dietetics, Environmental Science, Forensic Chemistry, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Integrated Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Nursing, Supply Chain Management or Toxicology
Minimum 3.0 GPA by the end of the first year to maintain scholarship
Attend three STEM-related lectures or events each semester

AU also provides a peer mentoring program for new students. We encourage students to participate in research projects, professional internships and STEM-related career fairs as well.

Note: Additional requirements may apply based on specific programs.

If you have questions about the Choose Ohio First undergraduate scholarship program, contact:

Carrie Keib, Ph.D., RN

Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Administrative Officer

113 College of Nursing – Mansfield

ckeib@ashland.edu

419-521-6802

Nikita Lopatin, Ph.D., CBE®, BIDA®

Assistant Professor of Finance

247 Dauch College of Business and Economics

nlopatin@ashland.edu

419-289-5234

Mason Posner, Ph.D.

Professor of Biology

320 Kettering Science Center

mposner@ashland.edu

419-289-5691

Denise Reed, M.S.

Director, Dietetics Program
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dietetics

239 Rybolt Sport Sciences Center

dreed8@ashland.edu

419-289-5452

Christopher Swanson, Ph.D.

Chair, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
Professor of Mathematics

209 Patterson Instructional Technology Center

cswanson@ashland.edu

419-289-5264

Choose Ohio First for Graduate Students

Ashland University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarships to academically strong students who plan to continue their education or seek employment in STEM industries after completing a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Business Analytics or Supply Chain Management.

Students can receive $3,000 per academic year for two years.

Physician Assistant Studies Requirements:

Enroll as a first-year student in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program
Ohio Resident
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Undergraduate science GPA of 3.0 or higher

To maintain the scholarship, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, achieve a B- or higher in all courses throughout the duration of the PA program, and adhere to the professionalism policy as outlined in the Ashland University Physician Assistant Handbook.

You will receive a link to apply for the Choose Ohio First Graduate Scholarship once you have been accepted and both down payments have been made.

If you have questions about the Choose Ohio First Physician Assistant scholarship program, contact:

Melissa Irwin, D.M.Sc.

Director, Physician Assistant Program
Chair, Department of Medical Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

134 College of Nursing – Mansfield

mirwin5@ashland.edu

419-521-6829

Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management Requirements:

Enroll in either the Master of Science in Business Analytics or Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program
Ohio Resident
Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher
Basic College Level Statistics

To maintain the scholarship, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA by the end of the first year.

Apply for the Choose Ohio First Business Analytics or Supply Chain Management Scholarship

If you have questions about the Choose Ohio First Business Analytics or Supply Chain Management scholarship program, contact:

Nikita Lopatin, Ph.D., CBE®, BIDA®

Assistant Professor of Finance

247 Dauch College of Business and Economics

nlopatin@ashland.edu

419-289-5234

TEACH Grant for Undergraduate Students

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant provides grant assistance to students who are completing coursework to begin a teaching career in a high-need field. The award is up to $4,000 per year with a maximum of $16,000 for an undergraduate degree.

To be eligible, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Score at or above the 75th percentile on ACT/SAT or maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA in high school and/or college.*
Be enrolled in one of Ashland University's eligible programs in the College of Education.
Plan to teach full time in a high-need field at a low-income elementary or secondary school.
Plan to teach as a highly qualified teacher for four years within the eight years immediately following completion of the degree.

*To qualify based on your ACT/SAT results, you must score in the 75th percentile on any subtest of the ACT or SAT. If you qualify for the TEACH Grant based on your ACT/SAT scores, you are eligible to receive TEACH funds throughout your study, providing you meet other program requirements. If you do not qualify based on your ACT/SAT results, you may qualify based on your high school or Ashland University GPA of 3.25 or higher. You must maintain a cumulative Ashland University GPA of 3.25 or higher each semester to receive the grant.

These are the undergraduate academic programs that are eligible for TEACH Grants:

Middle Grades 4-9: Math or Science must be one of your two concentrations.
Grades 7-12: Chemistry, Integrated Math, Integrated Science, Earth Science; Biology/Life Science or Physical Science.
Multi-Age Pre-K-12: French or Spanish.
Intervention Specialist: Early Childhood Mild/Moderate/Intensive (Pre-K-3), Mild/Moderate Educational Needs (K-12), Moderate/Intensive Educational Needs (K-12).

To apply:

File a FAFSA using Ashland University's school code, 003012.
If you’re eligible for a TEACH Grant based on an ACT/SAT subtest score at or above the 75th percentile, submit a copy of your test results to the Financial Aid Office.
Complete counseling and sign an Agreement to Serve each year.
When you leave school, or if you change programs, complete Exit Counseling

The lists of low-income schools and high-need fields are on the TEACH Grant website. If you submit the Application for TEACH Grant, please monitor your Ashland University email and standard mail for instructions on next steps.

If you have questions, please contact your financial aid counselor at 800-882-1548 x5002 or email financialaid@ashland.edu.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the recipient does not fulfill the requirements of the Agreement to Serve, the entire TEACH Grant received converts into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan with interest retroactive to the date the grant was disbursed.

Contact Information

Financial Aid Office

310 Founders Hall

financialaid@ashland.edu

419-289-5002

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Federal & State Grants

On this page:

Federal PELL Grant

Governor's Merit Scholarship

Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Choose Ohio First for Undergraduate Students

Requirements:

If you have questions about the Choose Ohio First undergraduate scholarship program, contact:

Choose Ohio First for Graduate Students

Physician Assistant Studies Requirements:

Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management Requirements:

TEACH Grant for Undergraduate Students

Contact Information

Contact

On this page:

Federal PELL Grant

Governor's Merit Scholarship

Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Choose Ohio First for Undergraduate Students

Requirements:

If you have questions about the Choose Ohio First undergraduate scholarship program, contact:

Choose Ohio First for Graduate Students

Physician Assistant Studies Requirements:

Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management Requirements:

TEACH Grant for Undergraduate Students

Eligibility

Programs eligible for TEACH Grants

Application

Contact Information