Cincinnati State awards Choose Ohio First COF scholarships on an application basis to first-time students in one of the eligible programs in the Fall of Choose Ohio First scholarship funds are limited, and will be awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must enroll for a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester to maintain COF eligibility.
When you submit the scholarship application, you are agreeing to meet the following requirements if selected for a Choose Ohio First Scholarship at Cincinnati State:.
Maintain a 3. This plan will be developed with either an academic advisor or program chair. A final copy of the support plan will be given to the Choose Ohio First representative at Cincinnati State.
Understand that the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program is not based on financial need and is not refundable. Amounts of awards are based on the student meeting eligibility criteria and availability of funds. Scholarship funds are to be used to defray tuition, fees, and required books not covered by other financial aid Pell Grant or SEOG , and will be applied before any Cincinnati State scholarship.
Participate in surveys regarding the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program with an understanding that these surveys will not identify the student and cannot be used against the student.
