Kettering College expands scholarship eligibility with near $700K additional funding

WHIO Staff
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Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) will give Kettering College close to $700,000 as a part of the Choose Ohio First (COF) program for eligible nursing students. With this funding, the ODHE will expand their eligibility requirements to respiratory care and sonography students.

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Kettering College will receive $680,400 over the next five years for students participating in the COF scholarship.

To be eligible, students must:

  • Be an Ohio resident

  • Be a new student enrolling in nursing, respiratory therapy, or sonography

  • Submit a FAFSA (to determine financial need)

  • Meet all program acceptance and/or good standing requirements

“Kettering College students have an additional opportunity to prepare for a successful STEM career, thanks to the success and ongoing support of the Choose Ohio First program,” ODHE Chancellor Randy Gardner said. “This latest award will benefit Kettering College students in the healthcare field pursuing a career as a respiratory therapist or ultrasound technician.”

“Kettering College appreciates the ongoing support from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to ensure we offer assistance to students answering the call to work in healthcare in Ohio,” Kettering College President Nate Brandstater stated. “We are grateful to now have the opportunity to extend this scholarship to incoming radiology and sonography students, in addition to nursing students.”