Choose Ohio First Scholarship (Transfer Students)

Amount: $1,500/yr - $5,000/yr

To be considered you must:

  • Be a new transfer student at CSU (note: Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible)
  • Be an Ohio resident
  • Have a transfer GPA of at least a 3.25 (note: some programs may require higher entrance criteria)
  • Have a declared major in an eligible STEM major (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including health-related disciplines)
  • Have a commitment to COF program requirements
  • Have a current FAFSA on file with Financial Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
  • Please note: Students who have a full tuition scholarship are not eligible

Renewable: Yes, must maintain minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and satisfactorily complete 15 credit hours per semester.  Must be a STEM major and meet participation requirements for the Choose Ohio First Program.

You must apply to be considered for this scholarship.  Award amount for those selected is based on unmet financial need.  The minimum annual scholarship is $1,500.

Apply here: https://www.csuohio.edu/COF_Application

For more information: https://www.csuohio.edu/choose-ohio

Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
UN 440
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Allin1 Enrollment Services
2121 Euclid Avenue
BH 116
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.5411
Toll Free: 888.CSUOHIO
Fax: 216.687.5491
allin1@csuohio.edu