Grant aid that is offered is automatically accepted for you. Each grant may have differing eligibility requirements.

Eligibility requirements:

As a grant recipient, it is your responsibility to know and understand ongoing eligibility requirements:

Buckeye Bridge Program

The Buckeye Bridge Program provides eligible Columbus State Community College associate degree graduates:

  • Guaranteed admission to Ohio State’s Columbus campus

  • Full tuition and mandatory fee coverage (up to eight semesters) or until completion of the first bachelor’s degree

  • Coordinated onboarding and support services to promote low-to-no debt bachelor’s degree completion


President's Affordability Grant

University-funded grant offered to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing. To be considered for a President's Affordability Grant, students are encouraged to file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.

University Grant (formerly Scarlet and Gray Grant)

University-funded grant offered to Columbus campus undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are in good academic standing. To be considered for the University Grant, students must file a FAFSA by the priority date each year.