Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid works closely with students to navigate the financial aid application process.

Cincinnati State offers financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) evaluates a student’s need for various types of financial aid.

Financing Your Education
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Types and Sources
Financial Aid Offer
Next Steps
Financial Aid Resources and Forms
Financial Aid Policies
Net Price Calculator
FAQs
Contact
Hours & Info
New FAFSA for 2024-2025

The FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year has undergone significant changes. Our FAFSA Simplification page provides all the information you’ll need to create your FSA ID and apply for financial aid with the new FAFSA.

FAFSA Simplification
Additional Resources
Cares Act
Emergency Grant Funding
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Declaration Report
Student Relief Funds
Follett Bookstore

If a student’s pending financial aid exceeds their tuition and fees, they may use their excess aid for purchases at the College’s Follett Bookstore (ATLC Building) with their SurgeCard.

Visit the Bookstore

Contact

Office of Financial Aid, ATLC 105 
3520 Central Parkway 
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 

Phone: (513) 569-1530 
Fax: (513) 569-1469 
Email: fam@cincinnatistate.edu 

In-Person and Phone Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.