Choose Ohio First (COF)

Antioch College’s Biomedical Science and Environmental Science Academic Programs are part of the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program. The program aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage students to complete their degrees, thereby contributing to a skilled workforce in Ohio. By offering these scholarships, we hope to make higher education more accessible and affordable, helping you focus on your studies and career goals without the burden of excessive debt. Antioch College started offering COF scholarships in 2023-2024 Academic year and awarded $48,000, with average of $5,000 awarded to qualified students.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ohio residents
• Full-time or part-time students seeking an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree, or a certificate in an eligible STEM field of study. Antioch College offers two eligible STEM degrees: Environmental Science and Biomedical Science
• Students must enroll in one of the institution’s eligible/approved COF programs of study;
• and Students must be new to the program of study at the institution (Internal and external transfer students may receive COF scholarships)

Award Amount:

Yearly award amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $5,200

To be considered for COF, notify Financial Aid of the intent in majoring in the above qualified STEM degrees.

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 colleges or universities, and Ohio private, for-profit institutions

Eligibility Requirements:

Ohio residents in an associate degree, first bachelor’s degree, or nurse diploma program at an eligible Ohio or Pennsylvania institution with an SAI (Student Aid Index) of $3,750 or less and a maximum household income of $96,000.

Award Amount:

The Maximum yearly award amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $5,000

Antioch Works Program Tuition Grant

In 2024, we also achieved Federal Work College designation, among only ten other colleges nationally, and the first in the state of Ohio. All of our students participate in a dual work program that includes Cooperative Education (Co‐op) and Antioch College Works. The first 5 hours of campus work per week are required for all residential students who live on campus to earn the Work Program Tuition Grant in your financial aid award.

Eligibility requirements:

All residential students will receive Antioch Work Program Tuition Grant upon admission. Non-Residential students have an option to opt into the Work program.

Award Amount:

Yearly award amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $4,500

Antioch College Trustee Scholarship

Merit award granted on the basis of the strength of the application of admission

Eligibility requirements:

All student who apply to Antioch College and submit transcripts

Award Amount:

Up to $20,000/academic year for four years

Algo D Henderson Room Grant

Named after Algo Donmyer Hendrson, former president of Antioch College this room grant is awarded to Pell eligible students to cover cost of campus housing.

Eligibility Requirement:

Demonstrated Financial need based on FAFSA submission

Award Amount:

Yearly award amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $4,622

Rebecca Pennell Scholarship

Named after the first woman to be appointed a full faculty member at an American College and one of the ten founding professors of Antioch College.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligible to all students based on their financial need

Award Amount: Varies

At Antioch College, we are deeply grateful for the generous contributions of our donors who make scholarships possible. These donor-funded scholarships play a crucial role in supporting our students and ensuring that a transformative Antioch education remains accessible to all. Numerous scholarships are awarded each academic year to our students.

• Antioch College Works Scholarship

• Curl Scholarship Fund

• Daniel and Catherine Crevensten New Generations Scholarship

• David Newman Alumni

• David Southern ACW

• Edward D and Mildred R Storm

• Ganges Opportunity Scholarship

• George G. Seifert Endowed Scholarship

• Helen L Wheeler New Generations Scholarship

• Ilse Tebbetts ACW Scholarship

• Ilse Tebbetts New Generation Scholarship

• James Spangler & Megan Trolander New Generations Scholarship

• Katy Tornheim New Generations Scholarship

• Lynch Lapedes ACW Scholarship

• Mario Capecchi ACW Scholarship

• Matthew Walker Gribbin New Generations Scholarship

• Millicent Ball New Generation

• Nancy R. Crow New Generations Scholarship

• New Generations Scholarship – Ed Jepsen

• Pamela and Malte von Matthiessen Trustee Scholarship

• Peter Buseck New Generations Scholarship

• Precious Jewel Freeman Graham Memorial Annual Scholarship

• Pride Scholarship

• Robert Goldsmith New Gen III

• Rod and Carol Serling Scholarship Fund

• Sheila Richmond New Generations Scholarship

• Susan Mayer and Kenneth Parsigian ACW Scholarship

• The Lukowski Meller Family Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships are awarded based on several factors such as academic success, donor-stipulated criteria, and financial need based on the FAFSA. Financial Aid office will award scholarships based on the mentioned factors.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

The FSEOG is a federal grant awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional need as determined by the FAFSA.

Eligibility:

Students who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant will receive priority for FSEOG funds.

Award Amount:

Yearly award amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $1,000

To apply for an FSEOG, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form so Antioch College can determine student’s level of financial need. 

Pell Grant 

Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances.

Eligibility Requirements:

·         U.S. Citizenship

·         Incarcerated and enrolled in an approved prison education program

·         Enrollment into an eligible college

·         Don’t already have a bachelor’s, graduate or professional degree

·         Display exceptional financial need based on the FAFSA submission

Award Amount:

The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395. The amount depends on student’s financial need, status as a full-time or part-time student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

 Students will need to fill out the FAFSA every year to reestablish your eligibility for a Pell Grant.

Direct Loans are federal student loans provided by the U.S. Department of Education to help students pay for their education. They come with favorable terms and conditions, including low-interest rates and flexible repayment options. There are two main types of Direct Loans available:

Direct Subsidized Loans 

These loans are available to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on these loans while the student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods.

Eligibility Requirements:

·         Students must complete FAFSA

·         Eligibility is based on factors such as enrollment status, financial need (for subsidized loans), and satisfactory academic progress

·         U.S. Citizenship

 Amount:

The amount of Direct Loans a student can borrow depends on their year in school and whether they are considered dependent or independent. Annual and aggregate borrowing limits apply.

Direct Parent Plus loan

Direct PLUS Loans are federal loans available to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help cover the cost of their child’s education.

 Eligibility Requirements:

·         Students must complete FAFSA

·         Parents must complete a Direct PLUS loan application and pass a credit check

·         Eligibility is based on borrower’s credit history

Amount:

Parents can borrow up to the total cost of education minus any other financial aid.