for For 2015 More Than 220 Scholarship Opportunities Over $ 1 Million Available Excellent Opportunities for Post-Secondary Training in:

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1 for The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools is offering: For 2015 More Than 220 Opportunities Over $ 1 Million Available Excellent Opportunities for Post-Secondary Training in: Accounting Business Computer Criminal Justice Dental Assisting Electronics AND MORE Medical Assisting Nursing Paralegal Technology Veterinary Technology Visual Communications Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools 2109 Stella Ct, Suite 125, Columbus, OH Mailing Address: PO Box , Columbus, OH Phone: / Fax:

2 Preparing Ohio s Workforce for Jobs of Tomorrow Facts about Career Colleges and Schools and their Students There are 275 licensed career colleges and schools in Ohio that provide professional, technical, careerspecific programs in 200+ occupational areas; grant degrees, certificates and diplomas. There are 45 degree-granting colleges on 90 campuses and many have received a certificate of authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents. Career Colleges and Schools are privately owned and operated and not supported by any federal, state, or local tax money. All Career Colleges and Schools are licensed by the State of Ohio; overseen by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools; approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Many Career Colleges and Schools are nationally and/or regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, The Higher Learning Commission (North Central Associations of Colleges) and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, among others. Career college students account for about one-third of all the health and computer majors; two occupations projected to be among the fastest growing jobs in Ohio through Approximately 76% of graduates find jobs in their field of study within 90 days of graduation. Sources: U.S. Dept of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, and Underwood and Associates.

3 The OACCS Legislative Program for 2015 The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools, in cooperation with legislative members of the Ohio General Assembly and 30 participating career colleges and schools, is offering over 220 scholarships. The primary objective of these scholarships is to provide students with the education and training necessary to obtain a job in an Ohio business or industry. Available scholarships may cover full, one-half tuition, or a specific dollar amount. Awards for each individual scholarship are not transferable to other programs or schools. Finances for the scholarships are borne by the member schools and colleges and no state or federal funds are involved. Who is eligible? 1. These scholarships are available to any current high school senior graduating from any Ohio High School by June of The applicant only needs a C average or better to apply. Students do not have to demonstrate financial need. 3. Each applicant must be nominated by a current member of the Ohio Legislature.* 4. Any recipient of a scholarship must be able to meet the college or school s entrance requirements. 5. Each applicant is eligible to apply for up to three scholarships, but must use a separate application for each scholarship. 6. The scholarship recipient must start classes either the summer or the fall term following their high school graduation. * See Item 6 in the How to apply section on following page. Information 1. The scholarship amount will be allocated over the length of the program. 2. s are not transferable from one school or program to another. 3. funds may be used for tuition, processing fees, books, lab charges, and student activity fees. 4. A scholarship committee will select the winner for each scholarship. The recipient must meet the requirements of the college offering the scholarship. 5. winners will be notified no later than May 8, winners will be posted on the OACCS website: 1

4 How To Apply 1. Choose a scholarship(s) from the list of available scholarships. 2. Complete the information on the Application and obtain the appropriate signatures. 3. Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, employers or others, with your application. 4. A copy of your high school transcript (grades) and attendance records for the past 4 semesters and verification of your Grade Point Average signed by the school guidance counselor or principal, must accompany each application. 5. Submit a written statement of approximately 250 words explaining why you want a career in the field you have listed on this application and why you feel you will be successful in this field. This can be typed or handwritten, but must be on the standard 8 ½ X 11 paper. Your name, address, phone number and high school name should be printed in the upper left-hand corner. 6. Complete the Legislative Nomination Form. Send the form and a short note asking your Ohio Representative or Ohio Senator to nominate you for this scholarship. It is suggested that your note include a brief paragraph about who you are and why you want the scholarship. It is acceptable to send the note and the Legislative Nomination Form by , fax, or U.S. Mail. You can find out who your Ohio representative and senator is by entering your zip code + 4 on one of the following web sites: or NOTE: This form should be returned to you or your counselor from your legislator and then submitted with your application. 7. The deadline for application submission is April 10, Applications are to be submitted to: Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools, PO Box , Columbus, OH 43216, Phone: Fax: FULL TUITION Art Institute of Ohio Cincinnati (See additional scholarships on page 4) Associate or Bachelor Degree Any program (Patrice Battle Institutional Memorial ) (See program names on s 57-71) Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.- Lyndhurst Diploma $22,000- $44,000 Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.- Cleveland Diploma FULL TUITION 6 Medical Assistant $11,750 7 Medical Secretary $11,750 8 Pharmacy Technician $11,750 Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.- Mentor 2 Dental Assistant $11,750 Diploma 3 Medical Assistant $11,750 9 Dental Assistant $11,750 4 Medical Secretary $11, Medical Assistant $11,750 5 Pharmacy Technician $11, Medical Secretary $11, Pharmacy Technician $11,750 2

5 ONE-HALF TUITION ONE-HALF TUITION Gallipolis Career College Trumbull Business College Associate Degree (8 quarters) Associate Degree (8 quarters) 13 Accounting $12, AAB in Accounting $12, Business Administration $12, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in Health Information Technology $12, Computer Applications Technology $12, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in Human Resource 16 Executive Office Administration $12, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in Legal Studies Diploma 29 AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in Social Media $13,356 $12,600 $13, Junior Accounting (44 weeks) $5, AAB in Business Administration $12, Medical Administrative Assistant (55 $7, AAS Medical Assisting $12,222 weeks) 19 Software Applications (44 weeks) $5,760 Diploma (4 quarters) 32 Accounting $6, Administrative Support Specialist - $6,804 Social Media Global Tech Institute 34 General Business $6,552 Diploma (4 quarters) 20 Accounting $9, Business Management $9,625 Unique Services Logistics Career Academy 22 Computer Science $9,625 Certificate (12 weeks) 23 Hospitality Management $9, Entrepreneurship $3,000 Certificate (3 quarters) 36 Logistics Broker Agent $2, Office Administration $6, Logistics Dispatching $2, Warehouse/Office Management $2,450 American School of Technology - Columbus Antonelli College - Cincinnati Diploma (50 weeks) Associate Degree (19 months) 39 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration $5, Dental Assisting $2, Medical Assisting $5, Graphic Design $2, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist $5, Hospitality Management $2,000 Certificate 47 Information Technology $2, Electronic System Technician (40 weeks) $3, Interior Design $2, Personal Fitness Trainer (30 weeks) $2, Marketing and Social Media Mgmt $2, Medical Assisting $2, Medical Billing and Coding $2, Photography $2,000 Diploma (12-13 months) 53 Dental Assisting $2, Medical Billing and Coding $2, Medical Assisting $2, Practical Nursing $2,000

6 Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati Associate or Bachelor Degree 1 Any program (Patrice Battle Institutional Memorial ) $22,000- $44,000 Brown Mackie College - North Canton Associate Degree (24 months) 88 Surgical Technology $5,000 Bachelor Degree 89 Veterinary Technology $5, Advertising $10,000 Diploma (15 months) 58 Culinary Management $10, Practical Nursing $5, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production $10, Digital Photography $10,000 Bryant & Stratton College - Akron 61 Fashion Marketing & Management $10,000 Bachelor Degree (8 semesters) 62 Graphic Design $10, BBA - General Management $5, Interior Design $10, BS - Health Services Administration $5, Media Arts & Animation $10,000 Associate Degree (4 semesters unless otherwise stated) 65 Web Design & Interactive Media $10, AAS -Accounting $5,000 Associate Degree 94 AAS - ADN Nursing (5 semesters) $5, Culinary Arts $5, AAS -Business $5, Fashion Merchandising $5, AAS -Health Services Administration $5, Graphic Design $5, AAS -Justice and Security Studies - $5,000 OPOTA 69 Interior Design $5,000 AAS - Justice Studies $5, Video Production $5, AAS -Medical Administrative Assistant $5, Web Design & Interactive Media Design $5, AAS -Medical Assisting $5,000 Brown Mackie College - Akron 100 AAS -Paralegal Studies $5,000 Associate Degree (8 quarters) Diploma (2 semesters) 72 Business Management $2, Justice and Security Services, OPOTA $2,500 certification 73 Health Care Administration $2, Medical Office Assistant Diploma $2, Occupational Therapy Assistant $2, Veterinary Technology $2,000 Bryant & Stratton College - Cleveland Diploma (5 quarters) Bachelor Degree (8 semesters) 76 Medical Assistant $2, BBA - General Management $5, Practical Nursing $2, BS - Health Services Administration $5,000 Associate Degree (4 semesters unless otherwise stated) Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati 105 AAS -Business $5,000 Bachelor Degree (16 quarters) 106 AAS - Electronics Technology $5, Business Administration $4, AAS -Health Services Administration $5, Criminal Justice $4, AAS - Hospitality Mgmt - Restaurant & $5,000 Hotel Services Associate Degree (8 quarters) 109 AAS -Justice and Security Studies - $5,000 OPOTA 80 Biomedical Equipment Technology $2, AAS - Justice Studies $5, Business Management $2, AAS -Medical Administrative Assistant $5, Computer Networking & Applications $2, AAS -Medical Assisting $5, Criminal Justice $2, AAS - Mobile Applications $5,000 Development 84 Early Childhood Education $2, AAS -Paralegal Studies $5, Health Care Administration $2,000 Diploma (2 semesters) 86 Veterinary Technology $2, Justice and Security Services, OPOTA $2,500 certification Diploma (5 quarters) 116 Medical Office Assistant Diploma $2, Practical Nursing $2,000

7 Bryant & Stratton College - Eastlake Chamberlain College of Nursing Bachelor Degree (8 semesters) Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (9 semesters) 117 BBA - General Management $5, Undergraduate/Pre-licensure (two offered, $2,000 $2,000 each) 118 BS - Health Services Administration $5,000 Associate Degree (4 semesters unless otherwise stated) Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.- Cleveland 119 AAS -Accounting $5,000 Diploma 120 AAS - ADN Nursing (5 semesters) $5,000 2 Dental Assistant $11, AAS -Business $5,000 3 Medical Assistant $11, AAS -Health Services Administration $5,000 4 Medical Secretary $11, AAS -Justice and Security Studies - $5,000 5 Pharmacy Technician $11,750 OPOTA 124 AAS - Justice Studies $5, AAS -Medical Administrative Assistant $5,000 Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.- Lyndhurst 126 AAS -Medical Assisting $5,000 Diploma 127 AAS -Paralegal Studies $5,000 6 Medical Assistant $11,750 Diploma (2 semesters) 7 Medical Secretary $11, Justice and Security Services, OPOTA $2,500 8 Pharmacy Technician $11,750 certification 129 Medical Office Assistant Diploma $2,500 Bryant & Stratton College - Parma Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.-Mentor Bachelor Degree (4 years or less) Diploma 130 Accounting $5,000 9 Dental Assistant $11, Business Administration - IT $5, Medical Assistant $11, Criminal Justice $5, Medical Secretary $11, BBA - General Management $5, Pharmacy Technician $11, BS - Health Services Administration $5, Nursing Generalist $5,000 Davis College 136 Nursing RN to BSN $5,000 Associate Degree Associate Degree (4 semesters unless otherwise stated) Any listed programs (2 offered) ($10,000 each) 137 AAS -Accounting $5,000 Accounting and Human Resources 138 AAS - ADN Nursing (5 semesters) $5,000 Administrative Professional 139 AAS -Business $5,000 Administrative Professional: Medical Secretarial Major 140 AAS -Health Services Administration $5,000 Business Management 141 AAS -Justice and Security Studies - $5,000 Computer Networking OPOTA 142 AAS - Justice Studies $5,000 Early Childhood Education/Administration 143 AAS -Medical Administrative Assistant $5,000 Graphic Design 144 AAS -Medical Assisting $5,000 Interior Design 145 AAS -Paralegal Studies $5,000 Marketing Diploma (2 semesters) Medical Assisting 146 Medical Office Assistant Diploma $2,500 Medical Practice Insurance and Coding $10,000

8 ETI Technical College of Niles Gallipolis Career College Associate Degree (24 months) Associate Degree (8 quarters) 151 Computer Electronics Technology $2, Accounting $12, Information Management Specialist $2, Business Administration $12, Legal Assistant with a concentration in $2, Computer Applications Technology $12,480 Criminal Corrections 154 Legal Assistant $2, Executive Office Administration $12, Medical Assistant $2,000 Diploma Diploma (12 months) 17 Junior Accounting (44 weeks) $5, Combination Welding and Fitting $2, Medical Administrative Assistant (55 $7,200 wks) 157 Practical Nursing $2, Software Applications (44 weeks) $5, Refrigeration, Air Cond and Heating $2,000 Global Tech Institute Fortis College - Centerville Diploma (4 quarters) Diploma 20 Accounting $9, Heating, Vent, Air Cond & Refrigeration $2, Business Management $9,625 (3-12 week qtrs) 160 Practical Nursing (5-12 week quarters) $2, Computer Science $9,625 Fortis College - Cincinnati 23 Hospitality Management $9,625 Certificate (3 quarters) Associate Degree (96 weeks) 24 Office Administration $6, Associate of Science Degree in $2,000 registered Nursing (two offered) Diploma Healing Arts Institute - Perrysburg 163 Dental Assisting (48 weeks) $2,000 Diploma (52 weeks) 164 Heating, Vent, Air Cond & Refrigeration (60 weeks) $2, Massage Therapy $2, Medical Office Basic X-Ray Technology (48 weeks) $2, Massage Therapy $2, Practical Nursing (64 weeks) (two $2,000 offered) Welding Technician (48 weeks) (two offered) $2,000 International College of Broadcasting Associate Degree (4-5 semesters) Fortis College - Columbus 180 Radio and Television $3,000 Associate Degree (21-24 months) 181 Recording and Audio Engineering $3, Radiologic Technology $2,000 Diploma (3 semesters) 171 Registered Nursing $2, Broadcasting $2, Surgical Technology $2,000 Diploma (9-14 months) Ohio Business College - Columbus 173 HVAC-R $2,000 Associate Degree (8 quarters) 174 Licensed Practical Nursing $2, Business Administration $3, Medical Assisting 184 Information Technology Computer $3,000 Support 176 Medical Assisting Basic X-Ray Operator $2, Medical Administrative Assistant $3, Medical Billing & Coding $2,000 Diploma (3 quarters) 186 Administrative Office Support $2,500 Professional 187 Dental Assisting $2, Medical Assisting $2, Medical Office Specialist $2, PC Support Specialist $2,500

9 Ohio Business College - Sandusky Stautzenberger College - Maumee Associate Degree (6-9 quarters) Associate Degree (8-9 quarters) 191 AAB Accounting $2, Banking, Investment, and Finance $5, AAB Administrative Office Professional $2, Business & Entrepreneurial Management $5, AAB Business Administration $2, Medical Assisting $5, AAB Business Administration $2, Medical Office Technology $5,000 Concentration in Accounting 195 AAB Business Administration $2, Office Administration $5,000 Concentration in Human Resource Mgmt 197 AAB Information Technology Computer $2, Paralegal $5,000 Support or AAB Web Page Design 198 AAB Legal Assistant $2, Veterinary Technician $5, AAB Medical Administrative Assistant $2,500 Diploma (5-6 quarters unless otherwise annotated) Diploma (3 quarters unless otherwise annotated) 227 Massage Therapy (40 weeks) $3, Medical Assisting $3, Administrative Office Specialist $2, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist $3, Business Administration Specialist $2, Practical Nursing $5, Medical Assisting (4 quarters) $2,000 Certificate (4 quarters) 231 Phlebotomy Technician $3,000 Ohio Business College - Sheffield Village Associate Degree (8 quarters) Trumbull Business College 203 Accounting $3,000 Associate Degree (8 quarters) 204 Administrative Office Professional $3, AAB in Accounting $12, Business Administration $3, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in $12,978 Business Administration 206 Information Technology Computer $3, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in $12,726 Support Health Information Technology 207 Medical Administrative Assistant $3, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in $13,356 Human Resource Diploma (4 quarters) 29 AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in $12,600 Legal Studies Administrative Office Support $1, AAB in Admin Assisting with a major in $13,230 Social Media 208 Medical Assisting $1, AAS Medical Assisting $12, Medical Office Specialist $1,000 Diploma (4 quarters) 32 Accounting $6,426 Ohio Valley College of Technology - East Liverpool 33 Administrative Support Specialist - $6,804 Social Media Associate Degree (4-6 semesters) 34 General Business $6, Any listed programs (10 offered) ($2,000 each) Business Administration Unique Services Logistics Career Academy Dental Assisting Certificate (16 weeks) Medical Assisting 35 Entrepreneurship $3,000 Medical Office Administration 36 Logistics Broker Agent $2,625 Nursing 37 Logistics Dispatching $2, Warehouse/Office Management $2,450

10 American School of Technology 4599 Morse Centre Road Columbus, OH OACCS LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY Antonelli College 124 East 7 th Street Cincinnati, OH Art Institute of Ohio- Cincinnati 8845 Governor's Hill Drive Cincinnati, OH Brown Mackie College-Akron 755 White Pond Dr., Suite 101 Akron, OH Brown Mackie College- Cincinnati 1011 Glendale Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH Brown Mackie College-North Canton 4300 Munson Street, NW Canton, OH Bryant & Stratton College- Akron 190 Montrose West Ave. Akron, OH Bryant & Stratton College- Cleveland 3121 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH Bryant & Stratton College- Eastlake Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, OH Bryant & Stratton College- Parma Snow Rd. Parma, OH Chamberlain College of Nursing 1350 Alum Creek Dr. Columbus, OH Cleveland Institute of Dental- Medical Assistants, Inc.- Cleveland 2450 Prospect Ave, 2 nd Floor Cleveland, OH Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.-Lyndhurst 5564 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst, OH Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants, Inc.-Mentor 5733 Hopkins Rd. Mentor, OH Davis College 4747 Monroe St. Toledo, OH ETI Technical College of Niles 2076 Youngstown-Warren Rd Niles, OH Fortis College-Centerville 555 E. Alex Bell Rd. Centerville, OH Fortis College-Cincinnati Chester Rd, Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH Fortis College-Columbus 4151 Executive Parkway Westerville, OH Gallipolis Career College 1176 Jackson Pike, Suite 312 Gallipolis, OH Global Tech Institute 4346 Secor Rd. Toledo, OH Healing Arts Institute 340 Three Meadows Dr. Perrysburg, OH International College of Broadcasting 6 S. Smithville Rd. Dayton, OH Ohio Business College- Hilliard 4525 Truman Blvd. Hilliard, OH Ohio Business College- Sandusky 5202 Timber Commons Drive Sandusky, OH Ohio Business College- Sheffield Village 5095 Waterford Drive Sheffield Village, OH Ohio Valley College of Technology State Route 170 East Liverpool, OH Stautzenberger College 1796 Indian Wood Circle Maumee, OH Trumbull Business College 3200 Ridge Ave SE Warren, OH Unique Services Logistics Career Academy 1561 Old Leonard Ave. Columbus, OH