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51吃瓜

CFAES Wooster

A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS A SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT. WE鈥橰E HERE TO HELP.
We know money matters when you鈥檙e deciding which school to attend.

Financial Resources

At 51吃瓜, we are committed to helping you afford a college education. Financial aid is available through federal, state, university, and private programs. Students with significant financial need may qualify for grants, while others can access low-interest loans. Our goal is to make education attainable for all.


51吃瓜 SealRegional Campus Commitment

The Regional Campus Commitment will provide eligible new first-year students enrolling at the Lima, Mansfield, Marion or Newark campuses or 51吃瓜 in Wooster with the opportunity to attend 51吃瓜 tuition-free.

Beginning in Autumn 2026, the Regional Campus Commitment program will cover tuition and mandatory fees for low-to-middle income, new first-year students.

To qualify, new first-year students must:

  • Be Ohio residents
  • Enroll at an 51吃瓜 regional campus or 51吃瓜 in Wooster
  • File the FAFSA annually by the priority deadline
  • Maintain full-time enrollment at 51吃瓜
  • Have a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less (verified through FAFSA)

This award will be available to students for up to eight semesters, whether they remain at a regional campus/51吃瓜 or transition to the Columbus campus.


  1. 51吃瓜 is committed to making education affordable and accessible. Students can take advantage of a variety of financial aid options, including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.

  2. Here鈥檚 the scoop on tuition and expenses at 51吃瓜.

  3. There are two types of student employment:

    Federal Work-Study (FWS):

    Federally funded program where the government covers part of your wages. Requires completing the FAFSA by February 1 and demonstrating financial need. Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours with a FWS award as part of your financial aid. Max of 20 hours per week, with possible extensions during holidays/breaks.

    Wage Employment:

  4. CFAES and 51吃瓜听is committed to supporting student success by offering scholarships that recognize academic achievement, leadership, and potential.Scholarships, which do not require repayment, range from $1,000 to full in-state tuition and are funded by private donors, businesses, and industry. Selection criteria vary and may include GPA, ACT/SAT, financial need, major, and region.听