Investing in Your Future

Please review the various options to help you finance your non-credit courses and workforce training. Learn about convenient payment methods, grants, loans, and employer-sponsored programs that can support your professional development journey.

Payment Options

  • Credit Card Payments: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± accepts online credit card payments at registration through a secure portal. For privacy and security, we do not accept credit card payments over the phone or at the door.
  • Personal Checks: Please note that we cannot accept personal checks for non-credit course registration.

If you are seeking financial aid for ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±â€™s undergraduate or graduate degree programs, please click here.

Funding Resources

  1. Online Education Partner Certificates
    Select ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± online certificates are available through our partner catalog, offering personal loan or payment plan options for your convenience. 

  2. Federal Funding for Adults Ages 18-24
    Federal funding may be available to support workforce training for young adults ages 18-24.

  3. Funding Comparison Tool
    Compare various options for financing certificate programs. 
    Note: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± is not affiliated with nor endorses any specific loans. This tool is provided for convenience only.

  4. Employer Tuition Reimbursement
    Many employers offer tuition reimbursement, with the average in Ohio around $5,250 per year. Contact your HR benefits office for details on your company’s specific reimbursement program.
    For a list of companies with excellent tuition reimbursement programs, click here

  5. Foster Care Transition Support
    ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± offers support and resources for adults transitioning from foster care, including non-degree certificates and job training. Contact Jarrett Pratt, M. Ed., at j.g.pratt@csuohio.edu or call 216-687-9388 for personalized assistance.

  6. Veterans’ Education Benefits
    U.S. Veterans interested in applying service benefits to their education at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± can contact our Veterans' financial assistance office. Contact Veterans' Financial Assistance

Executive Director
Nancy M. Pratt, Ph.D.
n.pratt@csuohio.edu