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Find similar grantsOhio Work Ready Grant Program (OWRG) is sponsored by Ohio Department of Higher Education. The Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) provides funding to Ohio residents enrolled in eligible credit and noncredit programs leading to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, or degree that prepares them for an in-demand job.
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Southern State Community College Admissions / Financial Aid / Work Ready Grant The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has launched the Ohio Work, Ready Grant Program. This program provides grant funding to students enrolled in eligible credit and noncredit programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, or degree and prepares the student for an in-demand job.
Ohio Work Ready Grant award amounts are as follows: Up to $3,000 per academic year for full-time degree seeking students. Full-time means a student enrolled in 12 or more credit hours per semester OR a continuously enrolled student who enrolls in at least thirty credit hours in an academic year regardless of the amount per term. Up to $2,000 per academic year for part-time degree seeking students.
Part-time means a degree seeking student enrolled in 11 or fewer credit hours per semester. Up to $2,000 for students enrolled in a short-term certificate or industry-recognized credential program To be eligible for this grant, a student must meet the following criteria: You are a current resident of the state of Ohio. The student has registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
The student has completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA") and the student's Student Aid Index ("SAI") is 3750 or less. The student is enrolled in a qualified program determined by CIP code. The CIP codes that are eligible for Ohio Work Ready Grants can be found at highered.
ohio. gov/educators/financial-aid/sgs/owrg . These CIP codes are subject to change.
If a student is awarded an Ohio Work Ready grant, and the CIP code of his or her program is removed from the list, the student may continue to receive the grant for the duration of eligibility. The student has not exhausted his or her eligibility to receive a grant for more than six semesters or the equivalent of three academic years. You were in good academic standing with no disciplinary issues when you stopped out.
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and accept any need-based state or federal grants to which you are entitled. You are not a recipient of any of the following Ohio scholarships: Choose Ohio First, Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund, War Orphans and Severely Disabled Veteran's Scholarship Program, Ohio National Guard Scholarship MUST declare a major at Southern State Community College.
Student must order official transcripts from former institution/institutions to be sent directly to Southern State Community College. This grant will only pay toward courses that are required for your academic program. The awarding of this grant is conditional upon the continuance of state funding.
Work Ready Grant Application The application is currently closed; all available funding has been awarded. Please check back after August 1 for updates. Approved CIP Codes for Ohio Work Ready Grant *Funding for the Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant Technology, & Phlebotomy Technician Programs is for students currently enrolled in the 2024-2025 academic year and will not be made available to new students.
Aviation Maintenance Technology Business Management Technology Mechanical Design Technology Electromechanical Engineering Technology Medical Assistant Technology The application is currently closed; all available funding has been awarded. Please check back after August 1 for updates. Work Ready Grant Application Non‑Discriminatory Practices
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ohio residents who have completed a FAFSA and have a Pell-eligible Student Aid Index (SAI) of 3750 or less (not required for technician-aligned programs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000 per academic year for full-time technician-aligned students; up to $3,000 per program for short-term certificates. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Ohio Work Ready Grant Program (OWRG) is funded by Ohio Department of Higher Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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