Our formula for establishing need is as follows: Student resources (SAI from FAFSA) PLUS any gifts (grants and scholarships) PLUS Self-Help aid (Stafford) MINUS School Cost EQUALS the student's need..
If the student has met all the requirements, he or she receives a grant. The total of our interest earned that year is divided by the number of eligible applicants and each student receives the same amount. If their need is less, they receive less.
"On my journey at Ohio State University, I have run into many issues. Most of them result from a lack of finances. With Brighten Your Future, I have finally been able to take a deep breath. BYF has provided me with not only a sense of stability, but also a sense of community. It is truly amazing to see other students who participate with Brighten Your Future and the impact we as a whole can have on our little hometown with the opportunity that BYF has assisted in providing."- Bailey Johnson, Logan High School Class of 2013
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