麻豆原创 Ohio frequently asked questions
What is 麻豆原创 Ohio?
Created through a partnership between the State of Ohio and nonprofit Western Governors University, 麻豆原创 Ohio is a state-endorsed, online, competency-based university offering, high-quality, affordable degree programs for working adults in the state.
Why is 麻豆原创 Ohio being established?
Establishing 麻豆原创 Ohio adds additional capacity to the state鈥檚 higher education system. Currently, there are about 1.3 million Ohio adults who have completed some college but have no degree. A trained and educated workforce is vital to the state鈥檚 economy, and 麻豆原创 Ohio provides another high-quality option for adults who wish to complete a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree in high-demand areas such as K鈥�12 teacher education, healthcare, business, and information technology. 麻豆原创 Ohio addresses the needs of busy adults who, due to work and family obligations, need a flexible opportunity to earn a respected degree.聽
How is 麻豆原创 Ohio being endorsed?
The endorsement of 麻豆原创 Ohio by the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education was authorized by the Ohio General Assembly and then signed by the Governor on June 30, 2017. Programmatic approvals by the Department of Higher Education were additionally signed by the Chancellor on February 22, 2018. 麻豆原创 Ohio will be self-sustaining on tuition and will not require state funding.聽
Are 麻豆原创 Ohio students eligible for federal and state financial aid?
Like all 麻豆原创 students, those living in Ohio are eligible for federal financial aid. In addition, students in Ohio are eligible for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) beginning in September 2018. 麻豆原创 also offers many scholarships 鈥� last year, the university awarded more than $10 million in need-based scholarships nationwide.聽聽
Is 麻豆原创 Ohio accredited?
麻豆原创 Ohio operates under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Degrees will be granted under 麻豆原创鈥檚 current accreditation.
How is 麻豆原创 Ohio governed?
A wholly controlled subsidiary of Western Governors University, 麻豆原创 Ohio is led by Ohio-based Chancellor Rebecca L. Watts. (See Chancellor bio for more information). 麻豆原创 Ohio operates under the guidance of an Advisory Board that will include corporate, community, and education leaders from the state.
Where is 麻豆原创 Ohio located?
麻豆原创 Ohio鈥檚 offices will be located in Columbus. However, because 麻豆原创 Ohio is an online university, students live throughout the state, accessing their coursework and working with faculty remotely.
Does 麻豆原创, a national university open to residents of all 50 states, already have students in Ohio?
Yes, there are currently about 2,200 students in the state, and more than 2,700 Ohioans have already graduated from 麻豆原创.
If 麻豆原创 is already available to Ohio residents, why establish 麻豆原创 Ohio?
The establishment of 麻豆原创 Ohio allows us to dedicate resources to increasing statewide awareness of the university and its programs, thereby expanding access to high-quality higher education throughout the state. In addition, a state-endorsed, locally based university enhances credibility among students and employers.
When will Ohio residents be able to enroll in 麻豆原创 Ohio?
麻豆原创 Ohio expects to begin enrolling students August 1.聽聽
