The Cuyahoga County Debt Repayment program offers eligible residents a one-time payment of up to $2,000 to help pay off debt and return to college to complete their degree at Cleveland State University or Cuyahoga Community College. 

Eligibility:

-Have resided in Cuyahoga County for at least one year 

-Have been previously enrolled at a public higher education institution located in the state of Ohio and has been stopped out for at least one (1) semester 

-Have previously incurred institutional debt from that institution that is currently preventing continued progression to certificate, degree or credential (not including federal student loan debt) 

-Seek to re-enroll at Cleveland State University or Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) 

-Meet federal Pell Grant income eligibility requirements through submission of a Student Aid Report or Institutional Award Letter 

Process and required documents: Complete the required pre-application form 

-Schedule an appointment with the College Now Adult Programs team here and select “past due appointment”

-Bring the following documents to your appointment:  

-2023/2024 FAFSA Student Aid Report (this can be done at your meeting if it has not been completed already) 

-Student tuition bill 

This is a one-time award and cannot be renewed.