Need-Based Assistance

Kansas Comprehensive Grant (Ottawa, KS campus only)

This grant is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need to residents of Kansas (residency must have been established one year prior to attending Ottawa University) who attend colleges in the state. In order to receive a Kansas Comprehensive Grant, a student must submit the FAFSA by April 1, be enrolled full-time, show a demonstrated level of financial need and maintain a 2.00 cumulative GPA. A student may be awarded KCG for a maximum of eight (8) semesters while earning their first undergraduate degree.

Federal Work Study

This program provides jobs for undergraduate students with financial need allowing them to earn money to help pay expenses for education. The program encourages community service and work related to the student’s course of study. Most positions for employment are available on campus; however, there also may be a limited number of positions off campus. The wage received will be at least the current federal minimum wage rate in effect at the time of employment. Students are paid every two weeks. The wages received cannot exceed the Federal Work Study award.