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title: Border States' Scholarship | Hocking College
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## Border States' Scholarship Program

Students from Ohio's five bordering states (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will be eligible for a **$1,755 scholarship per semester ($3,510 per year) scholarship****.**

In order to be eligible, students must:

- Complete the [Federal Financial Aid application (FAFSA)](https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)
- Complete the Hocking College [application](https://www.hocking.edu/apply-to-hocking?hsCtaTracking=a675b671-12d0-4ecb-be57-9d25405ca31f%7Cbadf6d2f-7dfa-4638-8fec-bb8733fff258&hsLang=en) and enroll in 12 or more credit hour classes (usually 4 classes or more – depending on the program)
- Show proof of Border State residency
- Sign-up and pay for residence in one of the [residence halls](https://www.hocking.edu/residence-life?hsLang=en)
- Sign-up and pay for a [meal plan](https://www.hocking.edu/dining-services?hsLang=en)

**To learn more about this scholarship, complete the form to the left and a Navigator will be in touch. In the meantime, we'll send you a free eBook on how to apply for the program.  
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## Border States' Scholarship Program

### Why Hocking College?

Hocking College is entering its 50th year of providing outstanding educational and skill-developing training for its students who want to transform their life, enter a career, or transition to a university. Hocking is the only 2-year college in Ohio that offers a complete college experience that includes on-campus residential dormitories and meal plans. Hocking College is a regional college whose goal is to transform the region’s economics and the people into prosperity.

### Who Is Eligible?

Any person from one of the following neighboring Ohio border states:

- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia

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