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Ohio Instructional Grant
What is it?
The Ohio Instructional Grant Program (OIG) provides need-based tuition assistance to full-time undergraduate students from low and moderate income families. This program is intended to expand access to higher education by bringing the cost of college within reach of more Ohio families. Awards are based on family income with consideration given to the number of dependents in the family. Benefits are restricted to the student's instructional and general fee charges.
Who is eligible?
Recipients must be Ohio residents.
How much aid is available?
Awards for the 2008-2009 academic year range from $174 to $5,466. Click here to find out how much you may be eligible to receive.
How do I apply?
Students apply for OIG benefits by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Where do I get the FAFSA?
Click on the above link. The FAFSA is also available from your high school guidance office or college Financial Aid Office.
Is there a deadline?
The application deadline is October 1 of each year.
Additional Information
- Calculation of Total OIG Income
- Calculation of Total OIG-Summer Earnings
- Calculation with Zero or Negative AGI
- Dataset for Submitting Awards
- Dataset Sample for Submitting Awards
- Dataset for Submitting Refunds
- Dataset Sample for Submitting Refunds
- Dataset Specifications for Rosters
- OIG Refund Policy
- Procedures for Certifying Awards
- Section 3333
- Signed Field for Datasets

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