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.

New FAFSA for 2025-2026

The FAFSA underwent 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.

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available. This will be the FAFSA you need to fill out starting in Fall 2025. You must fill out the FAFSA every school year in order to receive financial aid.

Our 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 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