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Grants

Grants are funds provided to a student that do not need to be repaid. They are typically awarded based on financial need and are prorated based on enrollment. To be considered, you must complete the FAFSA each year.

File the FAFSA

Federal Grants

Federal grants are contingent upon funding and congressional action.

Federal Pell Grant

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Complete the FAFSA and demonstrate exceptional financial need
  • Enroll as a first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student

Grant Amount

Award amounts change yearly and are based on:

  • Your Student Aid Index (as determined by your FAFSA)
  • The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) (determined by your school for your specific program)
  • Your status as a full- or part-time student
  • Your plans to attend a full academic year or less

Renewal Requirements

  • This grant does not renew automatically
  • You must submit the FAFSA each year
    • Continued eligibility is based on the information you provide

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Complete the FAFSA and demonstrate exceptional financial need
  • Enroll as a first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student
  • Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients

Grant Amount

Award amounts typically range from $100 to $1,000. 

Renewal Requirements

  • This grant does not renew automatically
  • You must submit the FAFSA each year
    • Continued eligibility is based on the information you provide and available funding

Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) provides funding to students who agree to complete a specified teaching service in designated high-need subject areas at low-income elementary or secondary schools.

The Federal TEACH Grant carries strict requirements. If you fail to meet the requirements of your service obligation, all TEACH Grants you have received will be converted into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan. You will be required to repay the full loan amount, with interest accruing from the date each TEACH Grant was disbursed. For more information, visit StudentAid.gov’s TEACH Grant Program page.

Eligibility and Application Process

Grant Amount

The amount is subject to change based on federal sequestration. The annual statutory amount is as follows:

Teach GRANT Amounts
Enrollment Amount
Full-time student (12+ credit hours) $4,000
Three-quarter-time student (9-11 credit hours) $3,000
Less-than-half-time student (5 or fewer credit hours) $2,000
Less-than-half-time student (5 or fewer credit hours) $1,000

Renewal Requirements

This grant does not renew automatically. You must:

Teach Grant Service Obligation

In exchange for receiving a Teach Grant, you must:

For complete details and requirements, visit Studentaid.gov’s TEACH Grant Service Obligation page.

If at any time you determine you won’t fulfill your service obligation, you may contact the U.S. Department of Education and request the grant be converted into a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan. It is best to convert your grants into loans and repay them as soon as possible to avoid accruing excessive interest. Interest will accrue from the date of each TEACH Grant disbursement.

Teach Service Reporting

After completing each year of your required teaching service, you must submit a certification documenting your employment and eligibility. For detailed instructions on how to submit your certification, required documentation, and submission options, visit Studentaid.gov’s How to Document Your Qualifying Teaching Service page.

TEACH Grant Eligible Majors

  • Chinese Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Earth Science Education
  • Earth Science/Chemistry Education
  • Earth Science/Life Science Education
  • Earth Science/Physics Education
  • Elementary Mathematics Education
  • French Education
  • German Education
  • Integrated English Language Arts Education
  • Integrated Mathematics Education
  • Latin Education
  • Life Science Education
  • Life Science/Physics Education
  • Life Science/Chemistry Education
  • Middle Childhood Education
  • Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist
  • Physical Science Education
  • Physical Science/Chemistry Education
  • Primary Education PK-5
  • Project Dragonfly
  • Secondary Mathematics Education
  • Spanish Education
  • Special Education

State Grants

State grants are contingent upon funding and congressional action.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is offered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Be admitted to Miami’s Oxford campus
    • Eligibility for the Regional campuses can vary from year to year
  • Complete the FAFSA by the state required deadline and demonstrate exceptional financial need
  • Enroll as a first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student
    • Students enrolled in a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program will only have hours applied to their undergraduate degree counted toward enrollment for OCOG
  • Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $3,750 or less and a total household income no greater than $96,000
  • Be an Ohio resident
  • Selective service registration is required for male students who are 18 and older

Grant Amount

  • Award amounts are determined by the state and may vary each year
  • The grant can only be applied toward instructional and general fees
  • The award amount is based on enrollment level and may be prorated
  • The award amount may be impacted when tuition-specific aid is combined with a Pell Grant

Renewal Requirements

  • This grant does not renew automatically
  • You must submit the FAFSA each year
    • Continued eligibility is based on the information you provide
  • You are limited to 10 semesters of eligibility

Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship Program (WOS)

The Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans’ Children Scholarship Program (WOS) provides tuition assistance to children of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans who served in the armed forces during a period of declared war or conflict.

Though called a scholarship, funds from this program are treated more like a grant or a waiver. As such, the award amount may be impacted by other grants and waivers you receive.

Eligibility and Application Process

The ODHE will email or mail award notifications to students in early August. 

Grant Amount

  • The award covers a percentage of instructional and general fees, which may vary yearly
    • The percentage this award covers is typically determined by August of each year
  • If you withdraw from one or more classes, your award may be prorated or canceled
  • If you have other tuition-specific aid, you may not be eligible for this program

Renewal Requirements

  • You must maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • You are limited to 10 semesters of eligibility

Second Chance Grant Program

The Second Chance Grant Program is offered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE).

Eligibility and Application Process

  • Previously attended a postsecondary institution but left before completing a bachelor’s degree
  • Re-enroll as a degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate student 
  • Be an Ohio resident

Grant Amount

  • Eligible students receive a one-time grant of $3,000
  • Grants are awarded on a rolling first-come, first-served basis

University Grants

Study Abroad Airfare Grant

Eligibility and Application Process

Grant Amount

  • Eligible students will receive a one-time grant of $600 to help cover airfare
    • Students can only receive this grant once while enrolled at Miami
  • Students may also request an additional interest-free loan of $600

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