How Does My Aid Apply?

Federal Pell Grant

• May be applied to study abroad costs, including tuition, housing, meals, and other approved expenses (as determined by UC’s Financial Aid Office).
• Amount is based on your enrollment level (full-time, three-quarter, half-time).
• If using your Pell Grant for a third semester in the same academic year (typically for summer semester students), you must be enrolled at least half-time.
• Note: Check with Student Financial Aid (SFAO-STAB@ucmail.uc.edu) to confirm eligibility for a third disbursement.

Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans

• You must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits undergraduate, 5 credits graduate).

Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan / Graduate PLUS Loan

• Can potentially cover up to the full cost of attendance abroad, minus other aid received.
• You must be enrolled at least half-time.
• Note: Contact Enrollment Services to determine your maximum loan eligibility.

TEACH Grant

• May apply if your study abroad coursework is required for a TEACH Grant–eligible program of study.
• Maintain all TEACH Grant eligibility requirements.
• Note: Not all study abroad programs qualify. Confirm with your academic advisor.

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

• May be used while abroad if you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Eligibility is based on enrollment level and FAFSA information.
• Additional documentation is required – including a broken-down tuition bill from your host institution. This can be submitted with your documentation in the Student Financial Aid portal on Student Forms.
• Note: Submit documentation early to avoid delays in disbursement.

Tuition Remission

• Eligible students may receive tuition remission equal to UC’s instructional fee.
• Tuition remission does not cover 100% of tuition and fees charged by your host institution.
• Note: Contact the Office of the Bursar (bursar@ucmail.uc.edu) with your completed contractual agreement to receive an estimate on anticipated tuition remission.

Cincinnatus Scholarship

• Must be enrolled full-time while abroad (at least 12 credit hours)
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Must have completed the required service hours per semester in the prior academic year.
• Note: Service hours must be documented and submitted prior to departure. Contact scholarships@ucmail.uc.edu for questions regarding renewal.

National Outreach Award & International Outreach Award

• Typically, not applicable while abroad.
• These awards only apply to the non-resident surcharge on your UC bill. If you are not taking additional UC courses while abroad, you will likely not have this charge.
• Note: More details can be found here
• Contact scholarships@ucmail.uc.edu for questions.

Darwin T. Turner Scholarship

• Must be enrolled full-time while abroad (at least 12 credit hours)
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Students must participate in all program seminars and activities (meetings, events, community service, etc.) held throughout the year. 
• Students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) community service hours. 
• Note: Review your award agreement for full details. Contact the Scholarships Team (scholarships@ucmail.uc.edu) with any questions. 

• All aid requires you to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Most aid requires you to be enrolled at least half-time in UC-approved, degree-applicable coursework.
• Aid may not cover all program costs. Please budget for travel, visas/passport, and personal expenses.
• Note: Aid disbursement timelines may vary for study abroad programs. Plan accordingly.
• Note: Students with external scholarships should consult who gave them the award (on-campus office or off-campus agency) to see how their scholarships work with study abroad.