Federal Pell Grant
This is a federal grant program available to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. It is available to both full-time and part-time students exhibiting financial need as determined by the United States Department of Education. The FAFSA determines a student’s eligibility for a Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
This is a federal grant program designed to assist students who have received Pell Grants and who exhibit exceptional need. Awards are made at the school’s discretion based on a pre-determined formula. Early submission of a FAFSA application is highly recommended.
Federal College Work-Study Program (FWS)
A student must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, before Federal Work-Study can be awarded. Students who are interested must verify their eligibility with the Financial Aid Office before a Work-Study position will be offered. If a student is eligible, he or she may be employed on campus. This program is ideal for students who wish to obtain flexible working hours. If you have any questions about ACC FWS Program, please contact our FWS Coordinator.
AAC Office of Financial Aid FWS Coordinator:
Ms. Alex Tellez
Email: alex.tellez@artacademy.edu
- We now have a Federal Work Study Newsletter. Please click on the link below:
- AAC Office of Financial Aid FWS Newsletter
Federal Direct Loan Program
Borrowers must complete a FAFSA to determine loan eligibility. Eligible first-time borrowers must sign a Loan Agreement/Master Promissory Note (MPN) and complete Loan Entrance Counseling before loans can be disbursed. Students must be enrolled at least half time in order to borrow Federal Direct student loans.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The Ohio Department of Higher Education administers the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) program, which provides grant money to Ohio residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need (as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that should be completed) who are enrolled at Ohio public colleges or universities, Ohio private, non-profit.
Requirements:
- SAI limit is -1500 up to 3750 and the family income maximum remains at $96,000.
- All amounts reflect annual awards in $. Appropriate annual award amounts should be divided by two for semesters or three for quarters.
- Ohio Resident or Pennsylvania
Additional Requirements
- Eligible students continuously enrolled may receive an additional 1/2 or 1/3 of their respective award amount in their third semester or fourth quarter.
- Students are limited to 10 semesters or 15 quarters of state, need-based grant aid (including a combination of OCOG and OIG).
- The maximum Pell Grant of $7,395 continues to exceed the average tuition and general fee charges at community colleges and therefore, consistent with past practice, no OCOG awards will be available to students attending these institutions unless they otherwise qualify for foster youth status, Federal Veteran’s Education benefits, or third term OCOG. These students may be eligible for up to the public main campus award amount.
- The maximum Pell Grant of $7,395 exceeds the average tuition and general fee charges at university regional campuses and therefore, no OCOG awards will be available to students attending these institutions unless they otherwise qualify for Federal Veteran’s Education benefits or third-term OCOG. These students may be eligible for up to the public main campus award amount.
Amounts per Academic Year:
- Full Time: $5,000.00
- Three Quarter -Time: $3750.00
- Halftime: $2,500.00
- Quarter Time: $1,250.00
The College Adoption Grant
The College Adoption Grant provides a one-time award of $2,500 to students who were adopted and choose to attend a qualifying college or university in the state of Ohio.
Student Eligibility
- To be eligible to receive the Ohio College Adoption Grant, an applicant must:
- Be an Ohio resident pursuant to Rule 3333-1-10 of the Ohio Administrative Code
- Be adopted in accordance with Chapter 3107 of the Ohio Revised Code, including any of the following types of adoptions:
- An adoption was arranged by an attorney;
- An adoption arranged by a public children services agency, private child placing agency, or private noncustodial agency;
- Interstate adoption in accordance with section 5103.23 of the Ohio Revised Code;
- Foreign adoption in accordance with section 3107.18 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Not be adopted by a stepparent
- Have a finalized adoption date on or after January 1, 2023;
- Be enrolled at a qualifying institution
- To be eligible to receive the Ohio College Adoption Grant, an applicant must:
Award Amount:
- Students receive a one-time grant of $2,500.
- Students receive a one-time grant of $2,500.
