1. Early Admission Grant
Description:
The College understands the necessity for high school graduates to begin their futures with marketable skills which are critical to career satisfaction. The College also believes that high school graduates should be presented the opportunity to develop these valuable skills while prudently managing the amount of financial investment required to obtain a post-secondary education. In the spirit of these goals, the College offers high school students the opportunity to receive the Early Admission Grant.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current high school student.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree program.
- Applicant must begin classes within 1 year of high school graduation.
- While enrolled at the college the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of "why college is important to you" (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.))
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
- *Additional institutional grants cannot be used.
- Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year.
Application Process & Deadlines:
- Application Process: (1) Complete a school interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
- Application Deadline: November 30
2. College Commitment Grant
Description:
The College understands the importance of developing high school graduates into productive members of society who are committed to taking an active role in the betterment of our community. Therefore, the College offers the College Commitment Grant to high school students who can demonstrate their high level of commitment to completing their degree and pursuing their career path to shape society and the surrounding community.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current high school student or have graduated from high school within 1 year.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s diploma or associate degree program.
- The student must begin classes within one year of the recipient's high school graduation date.
- While enrolled at the college the applicant must maintain (a) continuous enrollment and (b) Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Submit Expressive Demonstration (An expressive demonstration of five or more reasons that going to college and pursuing your career path is important to you. How are you going to shape society and the surrounding community with what you are going to study and pursue in your career? (Mediums could include but are not limited to, one or more of the following: written expression, video, song, presentation, social media engagement, expressive piece of art, etc.))
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term) *additional institutional grants cannot be used
- Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 ($333 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
- Application Process: (1) Complete a school interview. (2) Submit your expressive demonstration.
- See your admissions department for current deadlines and eligibility requirements. Application and Seat Fee (if applicable) are due prior to enrollment to establish eligibility.
3. Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame Scholarship Matching Award
Description:
The Institution will match up to five Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame scholarships each year. Funding is provided by the institution in the form of a tuition credit. This credit will be applied to the student’s account upon receipt of funds from the Hall of Fame. The award amount will be credited up to tuition charges in the amount of $5,000 per academic year. Responsibility for selection of grant recipients rests solely with the Hall of Fame; The Institution has no role in the selection of recipients. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for the award. The deadline is set by the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame Matching Award.
Programs:
Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
Responsibility for selection of recipients rests solely with the Hall of Fame; The Institution has no role in the selection of recipients. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for the award.
Number of Awards:
The Institution will match up to five Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame grants each year. Funding is provided by the institution in the form of a tuition credit. This credit will be applied to the student’s account upon receipt of funds from the Hall of Fame. The award amount will be credited up to remaining tuition charges unpaid for each term.
Awards:
Awards are disbursed evenly over each term.
Application Process and Deadlines:
- Establish through the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame Matching Award.
- The deadline is set by the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame Matching Award.
4. Nursing Pathway Grant
Description:
East Ohio College recognizes the need for trained healthcare and nursing professionals in our communities. Therefore, to support this need and the lifelong career goals of our students, EOC offers the following Nursing Pathway grant to qualified Alumni.
Programs:
Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students must be a graduate of one of East Ohio College’s, United Career Institute’s, or West Virginia Junior College’s medical programs.
- Students must apply for and be accepted into the Institution’s Associate Degree Nursing program.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used.
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified alumni are auto-applied for the Nursing Pathway Grant by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.
5. Academic Success Grant
Description:
It is the goal of the institution to produce graduates who are productive and contributing members of their profession and their communities. The purpose of the Academic Success grant is to motivate and reward responsible students who strive to that end. Grant amounts vary based on each student’s academic achievement.
Programs:
Degree programs, excluding all nursing programs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be enrolled in an Associate Degree Program, excluding nursing.
- Student maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Student completes at least one academic year of his/her program with a minimum 2.50 CGPA.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
4.0 GPA = $3,000 ($1,000 per term)
3.00-3.99 GPA = $2,100 ($700 per term)
2.50-2.99 GPA = $1,200 ($400 per term)
*If you are awarded a $3,000 grant, additional grants cannot be used.
Application Process and Deadlines:
All students are auto-applied for the Academic Success Grant by virtue of their enrollment once the first academic year is completed. There is no application or deadline. This grant can be applied to only one program per student.
6. Nurses Touch Lives Grant
Description:
The Nurses Touch Lives Grant is designed to financially support students desiring an education and career as a nurse.
Programs:
Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student is accepted for enrollment into the institution’s School of Nursing.
- Student has financial need where financial need is defined as tuition and fees remaining after all other grants, scholarships, or benefits are applied.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 for the Associate Degree.
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.
7. Employee Appreciation Grant
East Ohio College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping EOC students improve their lives and the lives of their family through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service EOC employees provide, EOC offers the Employee Appreciation grant to its qualified employees and family members.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Application Process:
Employees should make a written request to the College President detailing (a) the proposed grant recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the grant.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
- The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee is receiving the grant, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
- Employee must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- The Employee Appreciation Grant will apply to both full-time and part-time employees as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Non-Nursing: Employee - 90% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships, and benefits).
Nursing: Employee - 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships, and benefits). Equally distributed across terms in the program *additional grants cannot be used.
Application and Deadline Process:
There are no deadlines.
8. Family Appreciation Grant
East Ohio College appreciates its employees and their dedication to helping EOC students improve their lives and the lives of their family through career-focused training and support. As a token of its gratitude for the great service EOC employees provide, EOC offers the Family Appreciation grant to its qualified family members.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- For the purpose of this grant only, “Eligible Family Member” is defined as a parent, spouse, child, or grandchild. This includes family members that are formally adopted. (Note: Siblings, Aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members are not eligible.) Documentation must be provided upon request.
- The employee must be employed by this Institution, another institution under common ownership, or a related company that provides support to those institutions.
- The employee must be in good standing, which includes but is not limited to, consideration of length of employment. The minimum employment is six months of service. Should the employee’s employment be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily while the employee or his/her qualified family member is receiving the grant, awards will be discontinued at the end of the current term.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- The Family Appreciation grant will apply to both full-time and part-time employees as long as the employee meets the criteria stated above.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
All Programs: Qualified Family Member: 50% of program tuition and fees (minus other grants, scholarships, and benefits). Equally distributed across terms in the program *additional grants cannot be used.
Application Process:
Employees should make a written request to the College President (a) the proposed grant recipient, (b) the program of interest, and (c) how the proposed recipient will benefit from the grant. There are no application deadlines.
9. Armed Services Grant
Description:
East Ohio College armed services grant is designed to recognize the sacrifice made by volunteering for duty in a branch of the armed services. The objective of the grant is to help finance career education for the families of these individuals.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Requirements:
- Active duty or veteran who served in the Armed Forces and their families who choose to attend East Ohio College.
- Family members are defined as a parent, stepparent, spouse, and children including stepchildren.
- Family member applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit seat fee (if applicable), (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- With proper documentation, a veteran, active duty, dependent, of a veteran, or a spouse of a veteran will have his or her application fee waived. The student is still responsible to pay the seat fee (if applicable).
- Student must be able to show eligibility proof (for example: Military ID or DD214 papers).
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($333 per term).
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in their first year ($333 per term).
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified students and prospective students who have been accepted for enrollment are auto-applied for the Armed Services Grant by virtue of their enrollment. There are no application deadlines.
10. Imagine America Scholarship
Description:
The award-winning Imagine America Scholarship program helps thousands of high school seniors each year pursue a career college education. As a participating Imagine America institution, EOC will award up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on the year of high school graduation. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of EOC.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current high school student.
- High School GPA 2.5 or better.
- Demonstrated community service during senior year.
- Likelihood of successful college completion.
Number of Awards:
Up to ten (10) Imagine America scholarships annually based on the year of high school graduation will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the first academic year. Additional scholarships may be accepted at the sole discretion of EOC.
Awards:
Up to $1,000 ($333 per term).
Application Process and Deadlines:
Apply with www.imagine-america.org
Students seeking to apply for this scholarship may submit their application online at www.imagine-america.org. Completed applications are initially forwarded to the student’s home high school for review by the appropriate member of the staff. Applications approved by the student’s high school are then forwarded to EOC for review. *Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for any scholarships. *Scholarship deadline: September 15th of each year following the student’s high school graduation, unless the Imagine America Foundation sets an earlier deadline. Contact Admissions for more information on the deadline. Recent high school graduates have until December 31 to apply. High school graduates of the next year can start applying on January 1.
11. Buckeye Online College Grant
Description:
The Buckeye Online College Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Ohio who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Ohio at the time of acceptance.
- Applicant must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable), and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $4,000 ($666 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used.
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 in their first academic year ($666 per term).
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Application Deadline: None.
12. Keystone State Online College Grant
Description:
The Keystone State Online College Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Pennsylvania who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of acceptance.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable), and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $4,000 ($666 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used.
Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($666 per term) in their first academic year.
Application Process and Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. There is no deadline.
13. Bluegrass State Online College Grant
Description:
The Bluegrass State Online College Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Kentucky who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky at the time of acceptance.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term) *additional institutional grants cannot be used
- Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.
14. Chesapeake Online College Grant
Description:
The Chesapeake Online College Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Maryland who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Maryland at the time of acceptance.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used - Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.
15. Old Dominion Online College Grant
Description:
The Old Dominion Online College Grant is designed to promote higher education for residents of Virginia who need or prefer to obtain their college degree through an online platform.
Programs:
Diploma/Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Virginia at the time of acceptance.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs.
- Program in which the applicant is applying must be primarily online at the time of enrollment. For purposes of this grant, an online program is defined as greater than 50% of the clock hours designed to be taken online.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
*additional institutional grants cannot be used - Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) in their first academic year
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.
16. Alumni Legacy Grant
East Ohio College is committed to upgrading the professional skills and job readiness of area residents. Therefore, to support this goal and to encourage succeeding generations of local individuals to realize the career and financial benefits of an education, EOC offers the Alumni Legacy Grant to family members of our graduates.
Programs:
Associate Degree and Diploma
Eligibility Requirements:
- For the purpose of this grant only, “Graduate” is defined as a student who meets graduation requirements from one of the Institution’s diploma or associate degree programs.
- Grant applicant must be a member of a graduate’s nuclear family. Nuclear family is defined as spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, and children. Step-parents, step-siblings and step-children also meet the definition of nuclear family membership. Documentation must be provided upon request. *Eligibility can be extended to family members beyond the nuclear family when requested and approved by the institution.
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs and (d) complete the Alumni Legacy Grant form.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Degree: Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 ($500 per term)
- Diploma: Eligible students will be awarded up to $2,000 ($500 per term)
*Additional institutional grants cannot be used
Application Process & Deadline:
Auto-applied once enrolled and the Alumni Legacy Grant form is completed and approved by Financial Aid.
There is no deadline.
17. Career Fast-Track Grant
Description:
The Career Fast-track Grant is a tuition grant that is designed to assist individuals who have recently lost their job as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force. EOC understands that many displaced employees desire to use this unfortunate circumstance as an opportunity to transition into a new, rewarding career. EOC offers this grant as a way to assist effected individuals in fast-tracking their transition.
Programs:
Diploma/Associate Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant’s employment must have been discontinued as a result of business closure or reduction-in-force
- Applicant must make application to the Institution within 180 days of their final day of work where the qualified dislocation of employment occurred
- Applicant must be accepted into one of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs.
Number of Awards:
The number of awards is not capped.
Awards:
- Eligible students will be awarded up to $3,000 for the degree ($500 per term)
* additional grants cannot be used - Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,500 ($500 per term) for the diploma
Application Process & Deadlines:
- Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment. Supporting documentation can be requested at any time. There is no deadline.
18. Career Enhancement Grant
Description:
Each term EOC may offer twenty (20) $1,000 tuition grants to employees of participating businesses to enhance the employee’s job skills and value to the employer. The employee must apply for admission, meet all applicable admission requirements, be accepted by EOC and actually begin classes at the next class start date after the grant award date. The grant may be applied to tuition incurred in any of the Institution’s Associate Degree or Diploma programs. If the employee drops out of school, any part of the grant that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition is forfeited. It may not be used as a tuition credit for individual courses, certificate programs, or other courses/programs. If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the grant that has not been credited to the employee’s tuition at that point of time.
Programs:
Diploma/Associate Degree
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be an employee of a business participating in the grant
- Applicants must (a) make application for enrollment, (b) remit application and seat fees (if applicable) and (c) be accepted into one of the institution’s associate degree or diploma programs. (d) begin classes at the next class start date after the grant award date.
- If the employee drops out of school, any part of the grant that has not been credited to the employee's tuition is forfeited.
- The grant may only be used for a tuition credit in a degree or diploma program at the institution.
- If the employee discontinues employment or is terminated by the participating business, while the employee is enrolled at the institution, the employee will forfeit any part of the grant that has not been credited to the employee's tuition at that point in time.
Number of Awards:
Up to Twenty
Awards:
Eligible students will be awarded up to $1,000 in the first academic year ($333 per term)
Application Process & Deadlines:
Qualified students are auto-applied by virtue of their enrollment.
There is no deadline.
^ The institution reserves the right to modify the application process, deadlines, and eligibility requirements of Scholarships/Grants/Tuition Assistance Programs in the event of extenuating circumstances, so that these programs can be applied in the best interest of students.