Ohio FAFSA
Completion Dashboard
Education is the key to
equality and opportunity.
Completing the FAFSA is an important step toward making that opportunity a reality.
Every Ohioan 
deserves the chance to succeed, get a good-paying job, raise a family comfortably, and be secure in their future. Every Ohio student 
should have the opportunity to live up to their maximum potential.
deserves the chance to succeed, get a good-paying job, raise a family comfortably, and be secure in their future. Every Ohio student should have the opportunity to live up to their maximum potential. How is Ohio doing so far this year?
So, what is the value of completing the FAFSA?
Completing the FAFSA 
is an important step toward earning a credential, whether that’s a college degree or a technical certificate.
As Ohio seeks to compete and win, and as Ohio families seek to maximize their quality of life, we cannot ignore the importance of FAFSA as a key indicator for learning beyond high school. Whether a student pursues a welding certificate or a bachelor’s degree, the process can begin with completing the FAFSA.
is an important step toward earning a credential, whether that’s a college degree or a technical certificate.
As Ohio seeks to compete and win, and as Ohio families seek to maximize their quality of life, we cannot ignore the importance of FAFSA as a key indicator for learning beyond high school. Whether a student pursues a welding certificate or a bachelor’s degree, the process can begin with completing the FAFSA. 
$2.8m
A bachelor’s degree is worth $2.8 million more over a lifetime of earnings than a high school graduate.
45,000+
Over 45,000 Ohio students in the class of 2023 received full Pell Grant awards totaling over $300 million in financial aid.
How do we make an impact?
It’s an old trope: it takes a village to raise a child, but the truth is that we do share the responsibility for educational progress. It isn’t enough to just get a diploma. Students must go beyond, and continue learning to be successful. Here are some ways you can help Ohio students have the best chance for success.
Ohio FAFSA Completion Dashboard
