College Now provides scholarship opportunities to adult students age 19 and above who have interrupted their education for at least one year and who are pursuing a non-degree certificate or license in a vocational or technical program, an associate's degree, or first bachelor's degree.
Scholarship Details
- Award amounts generally range from $1,500 to $2,000 per academic year
- Scholarship is renewable for up to five years or ten semesters
- Awards are based on at least half-time enrollment
- Funds are split between fall and spring semesters
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 19 or older
- High school graduate or GED recipient
- Education interrupted for at least two academic semesters
- Qualifies for the Federal Pell Grant
- Resident of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne County in Northeast Ohio
- Pursuing a vocational or technical certificate, associate degree, or first bachelor’s degree
- Not previously completed a bachelor’s degree
- Attending a public or private not-for-profit Pell-eligible institution
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application
- Submit two essays of 300 to 500 words each addressing educational goals and personal challenges
- Provide the most recent official or unofficial college transcript if applicable
- Upload a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary or Pell Grant eligibility confirmation
- If selected, submit a Financial Aid Award Offer from your college
Award amounts vary based on eligibility requirements, but are generally $1,500-$2,000 per academic year. Please note that this amount is based on the assumption that students will be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credit hours) for both fall and spring semesters. The annual award will be split in half between fall and spring semesters.
