Bowling Green State University-Firelands

Using State Grants at BGSU Firelands

If you're an Ohio resident considering BGSU Firelands, be sure to look into state grants like the Ohio College Opportunity Grant and Choose Ohio First. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is a need-based grant for students with high demonstrated financial need. You can use it at both private and public schools, and the award varies based on need and academic program. The Ohio College Opportunity Grant is available to Ohio students pursuing a STEM degree in-state.

Midwest Student Tuition Exchange

BGSU Firelands is in a state that participates in the Midwest Student Exchange. That means that if you are a resident of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, you may qualify for discounted tuition at BGSU Firelands. This program applies to both private and public institutions, although the discount at private institutions is lower. Check their website for more information on eligibility and what your discount would be.

Bowling Green State University-Firelands Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at Bowling Green State University-Firelands need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA).The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.

The FAFSA code for Bowling Green State University-Firelands is 003018.

If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA, check out our How to Complete the FAFSA Guide.

Pell Grants at Bowling Green State University-Firelands

48% of students at Bowling Green State University-Firelands receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Bowling Green State University-Firelands.

You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

BGSU Firelands students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:

• Top scholarships for high school seniors
• Top scholarships for college students
• Scholarship database