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Panther Promise Scholarship
Tuition Support at Ohio Dominican University.
Ohio Dominican University, in partnership with I Know I Can, offers the Panther Promise Program to support students from Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, South-Western City Schools, and Whitehall City Schools. For those accepted to the Panther Promise Program, ODU will cover tuition and the student services fee* after all applicable scholarships and financial aid (including standard Federal Student Loans) have been applied.
*The Panther Promise Program scholarship does not cover indirect costs such as books, health service fee, room/meal plan, parking, and other miscellaneous costs.
To apply and be eligible to participate in the Panther Promise Program, IKIC students must be accepted to ODU and file the FAFSA before April 1, 2026.
What You Need to Know
- The Panther Promise Program will provide students who meet certain academic requirements and who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant with a scholarship that, when combined with other financial resources, may completely cover their tuition* cost to attend Ohio Dominican.
- *The Panther Promise Program scholarship does not cover indirect costs such as books, health service fee, room/meal plan, parking, and other miscellaneous costs. The program’s scholarship is available only during ODU’s traditional fall and spring semesters, and cannot be transferred to any other institution.
- The scholarship is awarded to IKIC seniors from any of our four districts: Columbus, Reynoldsburg, South-Western, and Whitehall City Schools.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school within Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, South-Western City Schools, or Whitehall City Schools.
Applicants must complete the FAFSA before April 1, 2026.
Federal Pell Grant eligibility is determined by your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA.
Applicants must apply and be accepted to ODU by April 1, 2026.
How to Apply
1
Complete Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) once it opens on October 1st. To be considered for Panther Promise, the FAFSA must be completed by April 1, 2026.
Reach out to your I Know I Can College Advising Manager for FAFSA assistance.
2
Apply to Ohio Dominican University
Apply and be accepted to Ohio Dominican University by April 1, 2026.