Federal Pell Grant - Undergraduate
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Description
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- Federal government grant, based on need
- Repayment not required
- Available for full and part-time students
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
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Amount
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- 2008-2009: $523- $4,731 per year
- 2009-2010: pending
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Deadline
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Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG) - Undergraduate (2008-2009)
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Description
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- State of Ohio grant, based on need
- Must be a full-time student
- Seeking first associate's or bachelor's degree
- Available for tuition only
- Ohio residency of 1 year required
- Selective Service Registration required
- If you are eligible for OCOG, you are not eligible for OIG
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
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Amount 08-09 only
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2008-2009 only (not available for 2009-2010):
- $222-- $2,733 per year
- Maximum of $666 - $8,199
- Award based on availability of funds
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Deadline
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- Full year award: October 1, 2008
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Ohio Student Choice Grant (OSC)
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Description
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- State of Ohio grant, not based on need
- Must be a full-time student
- Seeking first bachelor's degree
- Available for tuition only
- Ohio residency of 1 year required
- No full-time attendance prior to July 1, 1984
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How to Apply
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If you are not completing a FAFSA application and you are only applying for the OSC, complete the appropriate year application:
- 2008-2009 (Summer 2008; Fall 2008; Winter 2009)
- 2009-2010 (Summer 2009; Fall 2009; Winter 2010)
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Amount
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- 2008-2009:
- $330 per term (received for only two terms per award year); Winter 2009 term amount is $310
- maximum of $660 per year
- 2009-2010:
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009: April 1, 2009
- 2009-2010: April 1, 2010
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Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
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Description
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- Same as OIG, but can be full or part time
- Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior class level
- In general, have not attended any college prior to 2006-07 award year (i.e.., prior to SU/06)
- If eligible for OIG, not eligible for OCOG
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
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Amount
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- 2008-2009
- $75 - $2,496 per term
- $225 - $7,488 per year
- 2009-2010
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009: Full year award - October 1, 2008
- 2009-2010: Full year award - October 1, 2009
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
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Description
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- This program allows eligible Pennsylvania residents to obtain financial assistance for undergraduate study at any PHEAA-approved institution of higher education
- Meet criteria for financial need
- Must be enrolled at least half-time in a PHEAA-approved undergraduate program of study and not already have a 4-year (or more) undergraduate degree
- At least 50% of the total credits/clock hours required for completing the program of study must be earned through face to face classroom instruction
- Be a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months before applying for this grant
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| How to Apply |
- apply at www.pheaa.org
- For more information, call toll-free: 1.800.692.7392
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- May 1 for: 1) all renewal applicants, 2) new applicants who plan to enroll in an undergraduate baccalaureate degree program, and 3) those in college transfer programs at two-year public or junior colleges
- August 1 for first-time applicants who plan to enroll in: 1) a business, trade, or technical school, 2) a hospital school of nursing, or 3) a two-year terminal (i.e., non-transferable two-year degree) program at a community, junior, or four-year college
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - Undergraduate
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Description
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- Federal grant, based on high need
- Available for full and part-time students
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
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Amount
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- 2008-2009:
- Maximum of $400 per term; $1,200 per year; award based on availability of funds
- 2009-2010:
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Deadline
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- Meet priority deadline for the first trimester of enrollment of the award year
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Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
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Description
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- Federal grant, based on need
- Must have Pell eligibility
- First and second year students
- Requires completion of Rigorous High School Program of Study
- Available to full-time students 2008-2009
- Available to full-time and part-time students 2009-2010
- U.S. Citizen (2009-2010 includes eligible non-citizens)
- Repayment not required
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
- Must self-identify on the FAFSA
- Must have official high school transcript and all official college transcripts on file
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Amount
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- 2008-2009
- First year - up to $750
- Second year - up to $1,300
- 2009-2010:
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Deadline 08-09
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Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
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Description
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- Federal grant, based on need
- Must have Pell eligibility
- Junior and Senior class level
- Available to full-time students for 2008-2009
- Available to full-time and part-time students 2009-2010
- Limited to Programs of Study: Computer Science, Digital Communications, Information Technology, and Web Development
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Repayment not required
- U.S. Citizen (2009-2010 includes eligible non-citizens)
- Must be enrolled in at least one course each term that meets the specific requirements of the student's National SMART Grant-eligible major
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges must be on file with Franklin
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Amount
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Deadline
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Description
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- On campus employment
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- Work with university faculty and staff
- Receive paycheck twice a month
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements; and submit FWS employment application to Human Resources
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Amount
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- $3,500 (estimated) per term
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Deadline
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- Preference to students who meet priority deadline
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Schell Loan Program
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Description
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- Registered at least half time
- Must have completed 30 hours at Franklin with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- U.S. citizen
- 25 years of age or less
- Not receiving any grants/scholarships
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How to Apply
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- Contact Financial Aid for an appointment
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Amount
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- Up to $200 per credit hour
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Deadline
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Federal Subsidized Loan Program - Undergraduate/ Graduate
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Description
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- Federal loan, based on financial need
- Interest rate is fixed at 6.8% ; 6.0% as of 07/01/08
- Origination and/or federal default fee may be charged by guarantor
- Must be enrolled at least half-time
- Repayment begins when you graduate or cease to be enrolled at least half-time for a period of at least six months
- 10 year repayment
- Interest paid by federal government while in school, during deferment, or during grace period
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How to Apply
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- Complete a Master Promissory Note;
- Complete general requirements;
- Complete a Student Loan Entrance Interview (for first time borrowers);
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Amount July 1, 2008 through July 1, 2009
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- Undergraduate:
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- Freshman: $3,500
- Sophomore: $4,500
- Junior/Senior: $5,500
- Aggregate: $23,000
- Graduate:
- Yearly: $8,500
- Aggregate: $65,500
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2009
- 2009-2010
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2010
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Federal Unsubsidized Loan Program - Undergraduate/Graduate
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Description
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- Federal loan, not based on financial need
- Same as Federal Subsidized Stafford loan except borrower is responsible for accrued interest while in school, during deferment, or grace period
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How to Apply
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- Same as Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
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Amount:
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009
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- Undergraduate:
- Freshman: $9,500*
- Sophomore: $10,500*
- Junior/Senior: $12,500*
- Aggregate Undergraduate Total Sub and Unsubsidized: $57,500*
- Graduate:
- Total Sub: $8,500
- Total Unsubsidized: $12,000
- Aggregate Annual: $20,500
- Aggregate Total: $138,500*
* less Federal Stafford Subsidized eligibility
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2009
- 2009-2010
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2010
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Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) - Dependent/Undergraduate
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Description
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- Federal loan for parents of dependent students, not based on financial need
- Interest rate is fixed at 8.5%
- Guarantor/lender may charge an origination and/or federal default fee
- At least half-time enrollment required
- Repayment begins within 60 days after the final disbursement for the academic year; Repayment may be deferred if certain conditions are met
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How to Apply
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- Complete general requirements;
- Applications options:
- 1) Electronically
- 2) Paper Application - through a lender. Application must be submitted to Financial Aid
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Amount
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- Cost of education, minus other financial aid
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2009
- 2009-2010
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2010
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Graduate PLUS Loan
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Description
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- Federal loan for graduate students, not based on financial need
- Interest rate is fixed at 8.5%
- Guarantor/lender may charge an origination and/or federal default fee
- At least half-time enrollment required
- Must have applied for the annual loan maximum in subsidized and unsubsidized loans before applying for GRAD PLUS loan
- Repayment begins within 60 days after the final disbursement for the academic year; Repayment may be deferred if certain conditions are met
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How to Apply
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Amount
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- Cost of education, minus other financial aid
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Deadline
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- 2008-2009
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2009
- 2009-2010
- Processed in dated order through March 1, 2010
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