| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.10 |
| Liaison | Greg Maginn |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Kim
Kovarik Special Assistant to the Vice Provost Office of Diversity and Inclusion |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts an Upward Bound program serving students in Columbus Public Schools and is a partner with a regional campus for an Upward Bound program in Wooster, Ohio.
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
The Young Scholars Program identifies low-income, middle school students from nine urban school districts across the state of Ohio. Students participate in enhanced instruction and college preparation activities until they graduate from high school. Students admitted to Ohio State receive full tuition scholarships.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
The Freshman Foundation Program offers need-based grants to Ohio students. Eligibility is determined on the basis of financial need as established by federal guidelines, and on academic and leadership credentials, race/ethnic/tribal background, county of residence, potential first-generation college graduate, and other factors.
The Scarlet and Gray Grant is university-funded grant assistance that is awarded to Columbus campus undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Our Young Scholars Program also provides funding for low-income students.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion partners with public schools to provide student and parent workshops targeting first-generation and low-income college students. The Young Scholars Program provides parent workshops designed to help parents support their children’s college pursuits, and the annual Bridge Builders Forum, the MLK Scholars and the Hispanic Excellence program provide college access workshops for parents and students across the state.
The Economic Access Initiative provides college planning information to low-income and first generation primary and secondary school students.
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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