Scholarship Opportunity

Cleveland State Commitment

Offered by Cleveland State University

Fall 2027 tuition and mandatory-fee gap coverage for eligible Ohio high-school graduates entering Cleveland State as first-year degree-seeking students.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Graduate high school in spring 2027 with at least a 3.0 GPA and enter CSU as a new degree-seeking first-year student in fall 2027; transfer students are ineligible.
  • Meet Ohio tuition-residency rules and have annual household adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less, certified through the FAFSA.
  • Enroll in at least 12 credit hours each eligible semester.

Requirements

  • Complete admission requirements and file the FAFSA by February 15, 2027 for priority consideration; later eligibility depends on remaining funds.
  • Complete financial aid verification when requested.
  • Renew with annual FAFSA, continued household AGI eligibility, at least 2.0 college GPA and federal aid eligibility.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply and be admitted for fall 2027.
  2. 2Submit FAFSA listing Cleveland State, school code 003032.
  3. 3Review the combined aid package; qualifying grants and scholarships are used before Commitment gap funding.