Financial Aid

OWU & Federal Financial Aid & Scholarships

Most non-OWU financial aid, such as federal government programs (such as Pell), state government programs, and external scholarships (corporate, etc.) will be applied to all approved programs. Federal financial aid will be repackaged for the student's off-campus semester based upon the estimated cost of the student's particular program. Students must contact the Financial Aid Office for information regarding their own situation.

Partner Provided Scholarships & Financial Aid

Many of our institutional partners (i.e. AIFS, CEA CAPA, CIEE, etc) award their own financial aid. If a student receives a program scholarship, it will be credited to the student's OWU account only after they have been remitted to OWU and processed. These may have an impact on the packaging of the complete student financial aid package for the semester away. Students should contact the IOCP Office and the Financial Aid Office if they have been notified that they will receiving external financial aid of any kind.

Tuition Remission Benefits

Students receiving tuition remission benefits (OWU employee, GLCA TRE, or TEP) must contact the IOCP office early in the process for information regarding these programs. The rules for billing and financial aid are different -- the benefit does not apply; however, replacement aid is available.

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship:

Students receiving Pell Grants must apply for the US Federal Gilman scholarship program.

Check out this video which walks you through applying for the Gilman: 

Boren Scholarship:

Students studying less commonly taught foreign languages must consider applying for a. US Federal Boren scholarship

Baran Fellowship:

Having benefited from strong mentorship at Ohio Wesleyan University, Jan W. Baran '70 created a fund to support and encourage students engaging in educational experiences that will better prepare them for education at the next level after they graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University. Study abroad is one of these expereinces and students pursuing study abroad are encouraged to apply. Visit the Baran Fellowship page for elibility and more information.

OWU Connection Grants

Students pursing study away are encouraged to apply for an OWU connection grant. OWU Connection grants are funded by generous donors to help students design and execute personalized and impactful OWU Connection experiences. OWU believes that every student should have the opportunity to Think Big, Do Good, Go Global, and Get Real, and these grants help make that happen. These grants are intended to close financial gaps and remove as many barriers as possible to participate in your OWU Connection experience. 

Other External Aid Opportunities and Information:

For more information, please contact the IOCP office.