These funds are limited and not guaranteed to all eligible students who apply.
Student Retention Focus Fund
Provides financial assistance to students at risk of dropping out because of unexpected financial setbacks, like loss of a job, a health crisis, transportation and child care costs, or hardships with rent or utilities. Funds are paid directly to the vendor (for instance, doctor, landlord, child care provider, utility company, etc.)
Charles E. Schell Foundation Loan Program
An interest-free loan program, designed as a pay-it-forward fund to help qualified students to secure a practical education that, without the loans, may not be otherwise attainable. Funds can be paid for tuition and fees or directly to a vendor.
General Student Relief Fund
Provides financial assistance to eligible students in emergency situations if funding is not available through other emergency funds and/or College financial and payment plan arrangements.
To apply for student relief funds, complete the e-form. You must be signed into your MyCState account to access the form.
The Student Technology Loaner Program is available if you need to borrow a laptop computer to use while you are a Cincinnati State student.
To apply, complete the e-Form. You must be logged into MyCState to access the form.