Department of Higher Education

Choose Ohio First

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEM disciplines and STEM education.

College Credit Plus

Ohio’s dual enrollment program that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time.

Credit Transfer

Transfer Credit Ohio covers everything you need to know about transferring credit from one institution to another in Ohio.

Governor’s Merit Scholarship

Designed to incentivize Ohio’s top graduating high school seniors to attend a college or university in the state.

Complete Your FAFSA

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available.

Ohio Reach

Now accepting applications from accredited institutions to provide supportive services to students with a history in foster care.

Collegiate Purple Star

Recognizing those public and independent colleges and universities in Ohio that are supportive and inclusive of military-connected students.

Second Chance Grant Program

Providing up to $3 million in financial assistance in the form of $3,000 grants to eligible students re-enrolling at a qualifying institution.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio

Any child in Ohio between birth and age five years old can receive one free book each month.

Science of Reading

By investing in our educators and aligning instruction to the Science of Reading, we are giving every Ohio student the opportunity to read confidently, succeed academically, and reach their full potential.