Financial Aid
At Ohio State Career Training Center (OSCTC), we firmly believe that a student's academic ability, determination, and discipline should be the basis for accessing a high-quality education, regardless of their financial status. Therefore, we have partnered with several financial aid programs and options to cater to a wide range of economic circumstances.
We evaluate a student's eligibility for admission solely based on their academic credentials, without taking financial need into account. The admission and financial aid processes are separate and independent of each other. We do not make any financial aid decisions until a student has been accepted into our program.
Our Financial Aid Office manages the entire financial aid process and acts as the link between students and our institution. We value the confidentiality of all financial aid information provided by applicants and do not disclose the identities of recipients of financial aid.
We acknowledge that paying for education can be challenging even with assistance. Nevertheless, the various programs described on our website can help make the cost of education more manageable. While we cannot guarantee that every student will qualify for financial aid, we strongly advise all students to apply early to determine their eligibility for assistance.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2013 (WIOA) is designed to provide quality employment and training services to help eligible adults find and qualify for meaningful employment.
To see if you are eligible to receive assistance, please contact your county WIOA office.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA)
The Trade Act program provides a variety of re-employment services and income support to assist individuals who have become either unemployed or had hours reduced as a result of increased imports from, or shifts in production to, foreign countries. TAA services may be expanded to secondary workers of businesses or suppliers to the primary company, firm, or petitioning workers who filed the TAA petition.
Veteran Education Benefits (G.I. Bill®)
The G.I. Bill® is designed to provide college or vocational education for eligible service members and veterans. In 2008, Congress passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act which greatly expanded the educational benefits for military veterans who have served since September 11, 2001.
The following benefit programs are administered by the Veteran's Administration:
- Montgomery GI Bill® - Active Duty (MGIB)
- Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserves (MGIB-SR)
- Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill®)
- Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
- Survivors & Dependents Educational Assistance Program (DEA)
If you are eligible to receive assistance, please identify your chapter program (ie. Chapter 30, Chapter 33, etc) and apply online via Veteran Administration's Education Benefits Portal. Bring a printed copy of completed application form as well as your Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) to the Admission Office to begin the enrollment process.
To see which benefits you qualify for, please contact VA Administrative Office at 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551). Wait time can be long, try pressing #1 then number 0 to decrease respond time.
* GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.va.gov/education.
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)
The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) provides grant programs for undergraduate students with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Services Commission in the student's state of residence determines a student's eligibility. Students with disabilities who are interested in applying should contact their local BVR office to begin the process.
Dayton BVR Office
1435 Cincinnati St, Suite 200
Dayton, OH 45417
Tel: (937) 331-5000
Fax: (937) 331-5052