Sources (where applicable) of state, local, and other private aid include state grants, scholarships, and agency funding, which are available from organizations such as those listed below. Note that these sources are separate from federal student financial aid sources and private lending sources. Please consult the Financial Aid Office or funding grantor for additional information.
The state’s higher education webpage may be visited for more information on specific state grant options.
Students interested in scholarships are encouraged to search using FinAid!, a leading scholarship search provider for students. Their free service matches scholarships to the student’s specific qualifications and can be accessed online at www.FinAid.org.
- Workforce One of Butler County, 4631 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014, 513-785-6500.
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, TAA Unit, PO Box 1618, Columbus, OH 43219, 614-466-6021
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, 36 E 7th St #210A, Cincinnati, OH 45202, 513-684-2663
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Chapter 33, www.gibill.va.gov
- Adams Brown Workforce Investment Act, PO Box 188, Winchester, OH 45697, 800-233-7891
- Ohio National Guard, 2825 W Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235, 614-336-7053
Scholarship Program, Fortis Cincinnati
From time to time, the College offers an institutional scholarship in nursing. Details about the scholarship are listed below. Final selections are those of an independent scholarship committee, based upon their review of all application materials. Should a scholarship recipient decide not to attend the College, an alternate recipient will not be selected.
Scholarship awards will be distributed in equal amounts at the beginning of each term, contingent upon the student meeting the following requirements:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Be in good standing relative to student conduct, as outlined in the College catalog.
- Remain continuously enrolled as a student and take the prescribed full course load for each term.
Fortis College Practical Nursing Scholarship: The College will award up to eight scholarships up to a maximum value of $1,200 each to students entering into the Nursing program for each of the four starting classes during the year.
Qualified candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Submit two letters of recommendation indicating the candidate has the attributes and compassion required to be a practical nurse. Recommendation letters may be from an employer, teacher, or clergy.
- Complete a type-written, 500-word essay on the topic “Why I Want to Pursue an Education in Nursing".