Grants and Scholarships

The College provides qualified North Central State College students with academic, financial need, and general scholarships for college-related expenses. There are scholarships available for new and current students as well as full-time and part-time students.

Financial need is a specific qualifier for some scholarships. For an applicant to be considered for a scholarship based on financial need, he or she must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSAs are submitted online at www.fafsa.gov, opens in a new window. North Central State College’s federal school code is 005313 (this needs to be entered on the FAFSA application). Contact the College’s Financial Aid Office with questions about FAFSA.

Most grants are awarded by the Financial Aid Office. The first step towards receiving a grant is completing the financial aid application process.

Up to $6895 (for the 2022-23  year) per year based on degree of need and number of credit hours enrolled

• 12 or more credit hours is full time
• 9-11 hours is 3/4 time
• 6-8 hours is 1/2 time
• 1-5 hours is 1/4 time

Pell Grants are federally-funded, need-based grants given to college students to help pay for college. Pell Grants do not need to be paid back. To be eligible for a Pell Grant, you must complete a FAFSA and be meeting. What is a Pell Grant? | North Central State College | Ocelot

Provides grants for students with financial emergency need.

Loan provides for books, uniforms, fees, etc., to students in at least their third College quarter with at least a 2.25 GPA who receive little or no financial aid; loan is forgiven if student graduates from North Central State within four years of first Necessities Fund loan (administered by the College Foundation)

Reminder!  To be eligible for the Tuition Freedom Scholarship, you must take action (submitting a FAFSA and other requested documentation, etc.) to have your eligibility for federal student aid determined each year by dates posted on the College Web site.  For 2022/23, submission deadlines are:

FAFSA Application deadline is July 1, 2022

Submit any information requested from financial aid by July 14, 2022.

• Who may apply? Those who will be regularly enrolled students at the College during the 2022-23 academic year (fall 2022/spring 2023). A regularly enrolled student is one who has graduated from high school (or received a GED) and is seeking to earn an NC State degree or aid-eligible certificate.
• Deadline to apply: Deadline has passed
• Those awarded a scholarship will be notified by mid April.
• All applicants must file a 2022-23 FAFSA by February 28, 2022.  NC State’s FAFSA code is 005313
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will not be notified if your application is incomplete.
• Most scholarships carry stipulations (e.g., major, GPA, level of enrollment, place of residence, year-in-college, etc.)
• Scholarship proceeds will be credited to recipients’ fiscal accounts at the College to help pay tuition expenses. No cash payments will be made to students from scholarship funds.

Application period for this scholarship is now CLOSED.  Please check back in February of 2023 for the 23/24 application

For a complete list of scholarships available visit the North Central State College Foundation 

The Choose Ohio First Scholarship, opens in a new window is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine) disciplines and STEM+M education.*

Awards range from $1,500 to $2,000 of the two-semester academic year.  The amount awarded is based on the number of credit hours earned and on the level of academic achievement.  Unlike many scholarships, the COF is not last dollar, it is not reduced by other awarded grant/scholarship aid.

This special scholarship, funded by the state of Ohio, provides up to $2,000 to pay for the cost of tuition, fees and educational materials for more than 20 certificates in business, IT, manufacturing and social work. Qualifying is easy and does not require filing for federal financial aid, though this could be stacked with federal aid. Simply fill out the short information sheet. Then securely upload the sheet and any required documentation.

• Criteria and list of eligible certificates
• Download the Short-Term Certificate Scholarship Application PDF (PDF), opens in a new window form here. Documentation can be one of the following:
• After you complete and save the application form, scan and email it in as an attachment  with  your documentation to fao@ncstatecollege.edu.
  • • Annual Household Income/household size-  Submit  2021/22 FAFSA  for summer 2022 or a  2022/23 FAFSA for fall 2022-summer 2023 or  submit a copy of your most recent Federal Tax Return (please cross out SS# prior to sending it in).
    • Student unemployment as result of COVID – Submit copies of unemployment documentation
    • Reduction of hours as a result of COVID –  Submit documentation on letterhead from your HR office that you are experiencing a reduction of hours due to COVID crisis
    • Documentation that you are receiving one of the following:  TANF, SNAP, WIC programs.  Information must have your name on it.

Certificate Overview Sheet (PDF)

Once we have the application and documentation, we can let you know if you are eligible for these funds!

These scholarships are provided by organizations outside of North Central State College. Please contact these organizations directly to apply for a scholarship.   Scholarship opportunities may be available thru employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

Please click here to apply for the Ashland Community Foundations scholarships, opens in a new window and view scholarship opportunities and information about the donors who created each of our scholarship funds.

Students may apply for scholarships beginning January 1 of each year. The application deadline date for scholarships is posted on their website.

Going back to school?  There are several non-traditional student scholarship opportunities available through Ashland County Community Foundation availble to Ashland County residents and graduates of Ashland County high schools pursuing higher education.

Specific opportunities exist for non-traditional students in the following fields:

Nursing
Firefighter/Paramedic
Welding

They  also have scholarships for which preference is given to:

Women
Milton and Montgomery Township residents
Students experiencing financial hardship due to job loss, divorce, death of a spouse, or illness of a family member
Students accepted to North Central State College
Members of Zion Lutheran Church in Loudonville

How do I apply?

Visit www.ashlandforgood.org, create an account and fill out one online application to be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

Application Deadline: March 15

The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website   http://www.coshoctonfoundation.org/

The Community Foundation for Crawford County offers numerous scholarships for students who are graduates of one of the six Crawford County high schools.

Please visit the Community Foundation for Crawford County’s scholarship page to review opportunities for Crawford County residents.

Holmes County Education Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for new students as well as renewal scholarships.

Apply here:  https://hcef.net/scholarship-info-application

Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program – Most of the scholarships are geared towards Marion county students, but there are a handful of Crawford county scholarships as well.

More information on awards; also click on scholarships available to search for Crawford County awards: https://www.marioncommunityfoundation.org/mcf/Scholarships/tabid/650/Default.aspx

Please click here to apply for The Community Foundations of Mount Vernon and Knox County scholarships and view scholarship opportunities and information about the donors who created each of our scholarship funds.

The application deadline date for scholarships is posted on their website.

• Application is available here for two-year and four-year degree scholarships. , opens in a new window
• Deadline is April 1.
• Scholarship awards are for the upcoming academic year beginning in the fall.
• Scholarship grant dollars will be sent directly to the college in August.
• It is the student’s responsibility to notify Richland County Foundation of a change in college attended.
• A change in college after a scholarship is awarded could result in a reduction of amount or loss of award.

Scholarships are based on the following criteria:

• Must be a Richland County resident or graduate from a Richland County high school.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Pursue a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or career school.
• New applicants must achieve a 2.5 GPA or above and previous scholarship recipients applying for a scholarship must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA.
• The deadline for applying for college scholarships is April 1st each year. Students must apply each year. These are not recurring scholarships.

The Wayne County Community Foundation manages over 130 scholarship funds, each with their own criteria.  Scholarships through WCCF may be used for tuition and fees (not including room and board) required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution. Fees, books, supplies and equipment directly required for courses of instruction are eligible if they can be purchased directly from the school.

The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website.   https://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

The individual applications, deadline date for scholarships are posted on their website.   https://www.wyandotcommunityfoundation.org/

Legislative changes were implemented to help identify applicants who are or were in the foster care system.  These applicants may be eligible for assistance through federal programs for foster youth, such as the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program.  More info can be found here , opens in a new windowand where the applicant can find contact information , opens in a new windowfor his or her state ETV coordinator.

Independent Living Coordinator/ETV Program Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office of Families and Children Toll-Free: (855) 471-1931 Email: oh@statevoucher.org

Scholarship Description:

• A $1,333 one-time award (payable directly to the college or institution) to high school graduating seniors as follows:
  • Lexington High School senior (1 award);
  • Ontario High School senior (1 award);
  • Any other Richland County high school senior (1 award total); and
  • Any Pickaway County high school senior (1 award total).

for the purpose of pursuing post-high school education. It is awarded based on the criteria below (not financial need).

Scholarship Criteria & Application Requirements:

• Minimum 2.0 HS GPA (must include official transcript)
• The applicant must be attending a 2 or 4 year degree-granting accredited institution the following school year and must be seeking a bachelor’s or associate’s degree (identify institution and program to be pursued)
• A written essay or short video (4 minutes maximum) describing either: (1) an obstacle the applicant has overcome OR (2) ways in which the applicant has had to demonstrate resilience OR (3) how a mental health issue/challenge has affected someone the applicant may know. It should also describe how the above has impacted the applicant and the applicant’s future or how they live their life as a result or why they are the person they are. It should also describe the applicant’s future goals or aspirations – both short and long term.
• A description and/or demonstration of the applicant’s involvement in a community service project or program or some other activity supporting others in the community (required).
• A listing/description of the applicant’s school, community and/or work activities during high school.
• The online application is available at: https://forms.gle/PxVzLi5PZnYCQjjw6.

Applications must be received by 33 Forever on or before 5:00 pm, April 1, 2022 by hand delivery or e-mail to:

33 Forever, Inc.
1 Marion Ave., Suite 215
Mansfield, OH 44903

E-mail submissions to: jeff@33forever.life

Information and application available at:  The 33 Forever Scholarship in Honor of Danielle Leedy – 33 Forever

Established by the American Association of University Women of Medina County to award scholarships to nontraditional female students. A “nontraditional” student is a woman whose undergraduate education has been interrupted or delayed. Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded. For more information, contact Cheri Ingraham at 330-723-3355.

Information and application available at www.akroncf.org/students

The Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund (ADSF) was founded by a small group of former Amish with big dreams — to help other former Amish realize their dreams of earning a college education. Because the Amish only study to the eighth grade, it is challenging for those who leave the community to pursue a higher education. We hope to offer a helping hand by providing financial assistance and support. For more information about ADSF and how to apply, please visit our website: Amish Descendant Scholarship Fund, opens in a new window.

A scholarship program to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree that would benefit the field of aging. Applicant must have graduated from a High School located in one of the following Counties: Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca or Wyandot. Must be enrolled in one of the following courses of study: Nursing, Social Work,
Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or
Gerontology.
More information: https://www.aaa5ohio.org/media/press-releases/scholarships-available/

The scholarship is awarded each year to a qualified student/athletes in Ashland County. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist in deserving high school graduates to further their education. All resident Ashland County senior high school student/athletes are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Application and more information: http://www.ashlandcosportshof.org/Scholarships.html

The Bridging the Dream Scholarships are available to minority students and those from marginalized or underserved communities, including Black, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, low-income, first generation, and students from rural communities, among others. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents and Pell Grant-eligible.

In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel
inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply now through March 8 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream.

For official scholarship rules, visit salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities. No purchase necessary.

Void where prohibited. Ends March 8.

The scholarship is open to all Buckeye Central, Bucyrus, Colonel Crawford, and Wynford high school seniors interested in pursuing allied medical, medical, allied dental, or dental careers. Applications are obtained through the high school guidance counselor and interviewing with the Bucyrus Community Hospital Auxiliary’s Scholarship Committee. Please direct all questions to Patty Hope, Bucyrus Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Chair, (419)562-7431

The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees’ spouses or domestic partners, employees’ children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education.

More information and application can be found here:  https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/

Tuition grants “up to $2000 or more”, offered to women whose official home residence is within the counties of Cuyahoga, Medina and Lorain counties. They must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in any area of study. The scholarships will be awarded to women 25 years of age and older based on financial need, goals and academic records.

For information and application materials: https://www.collegeclubwest.org/scholarships/

In 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund will award (260) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. Students can apply for the Completing the Dream Scholarship, at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.

For official scholarship rules, visit salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities. No purchase necessary.

Void where prohibited. Ends March 8.

Lists scholarships in area and where to obtain applications.

http://www.crawfordcollegeconnection.org/

• The following scholarships are available through the Educational Service Center of Medina County office:
  • Delmar Graff Scholarship
  • Clearence H. Horn Scholarship
  • Myers Scholarship
  • Harold A. and Louise C. White Scholarship

Application information:   http://www.medina-esc.org/Scholarships1.aspx
           Deadline: March ?

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The application is completed online only.
Application/Information: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Firelands Electric Cooperative will award  scholarships to outstanding high school seniors residing in a home served by the co-op. Students will be selected in an application and interview process.

Application and more information:

https://www.firelandsec.com/scholarship-opportunities

Florence Allen Scholarships are awarded annually by The Allen Endowment to provide Ohio women with the opportunity to achieve their full potential through education. The Florence Allen Scholarship program was established in 1924 to honor Judge Florence Ellinwood Allen, Ohio’s first woman Supreme Court justice.

Traditional Student Applications

• Women who will graduate or have graduated from an Ohio high school or who have received a GED from the Ohio Board of Education prior to July 1st.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled as full-time students at an accredited degree-granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents.
• Applicant must be pursuing her first undergraduate degree or a certificate.

Non-traditional Student Applications

• Women who are residents of Ohio and are at least 30 years old as of April 1st.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Undergraduates who meet the above criteria and are enrolled at an accredited degree granting institution recognized by a state Board of Regents.
  • a. Applicant need not be a full-time student.
• Applicant must be pursuing her first undergraduate degree or a certificate.

Applications can be requested by email from March 1-  April 30th each year: allenendowment@gmail.com  or accessible here.

Deadline is April 1st each year

Scholarship  is open to all students, in any field of study, including both genders, who will be attending OSU-M or NCSC, Mansfield, OH or the Dwight Schar College of Nursing, Mansfield, OH.    Call scholarship Chair Margie Warner 419-75-8937 or email her at  mlwarner73@yahoo.com

Application must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2022

Applications available in the financial aid office

Must attend a high school in Ashland County or live in Ashland County.
Application and more information: https://ashlandvakiwanis.org/Page/12065

 The purpose of the Knox Community Hospital Auxiliary is to render service to Knox Community Hospital and its patients and to assist Knox Community Hospital in promoting the health and welfare of the community in accordance with the mission and vision established by the institution.

Application and deadline information:
https://www.knoxcommhosp.org/resources/auxiliary-scholarships-knox-county-students

The Knox County Safety Council is sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and facilitated by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce. More information can be found here: http://www.knoxsafetycouncil.com/news_detail.php?id=91

Additional scholarship applications are available by contacting Debbie Ruggles at the Chamber of Commerce office at 740-393-1111 or e-mail Programs@KnoxChamber.com.

The Scholarship Criteria is as follows:

1. Have a permanent home address in Richland County
2. Be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program
3. Provide two character reference letters
4. Have a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)
5. Scholarship grant dollars will be sent directly to the college or university prior to start of fall semester
6. If finalist, student may be required to meet with scholarship committee for a personal interview

Application deadline is February 25, 2022

Application is available here (PDF)

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Scholarship application can be picked up in the Financial Aid Office.

The following criteria will be considered:

• Resident of Richland County, Ohio
• High School Graduation from within Richland County, Ohio
•  Academic Performance
• Community Service
• Personal Essay
• Financial Need
• Extenuating Circumstances
• Recommendations

Their fall scholarship goes to a student who has already successfully completed at least one year (freshman) of college and is currently enrolled as a continuing student (sophomore or higher).
Their spring scholarship goes to a 2021 high school graduate

Spring Application Deadline: January 31, 2022
Fall Application Deadline: June 30, 2022

Application and deadline information:https://www.medfed.com/about/scholarship

National Daughters of the America Revolution , NSDAR, offers scholarships in many different majors.   This year DAR is pleased to announce that all students will submit their applications using an online process.  Please go to the DAR public website’s scholarship page at https://dar.academicworks.com/

Emailed and mailed applications are not accepted.

Deadline:  January 31, 2022

Nordson Corporation provides three categories of scholarships: Career & Technical, University Scholars, and Creating Equity in Industry. These manufacturing industry scholarships are targeted at individuals whose permanent residence or college is near a Nordson facility, and are pursuing majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America. Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to students planning to enroll or already enrolled in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution including a 4-year college/university, 2-year community college or trade school.

• Eligible majors include Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Software), Engineering Technology, Machining, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Biomedical, and engineering-related STEM majors leading to a career in the manufacturing industry and corporate America.
• Eligible students seeking bachelor’s degrees must have at least 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Associate’s degree and certificate seeking students must have at least 2.7 cumulative GPA.
• Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in accredited not-for-profit postsecondary institutions.

Selection will be based on an overall assessment of academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, school involvement, and the applicant’s career/college major fit.

The Nordson BUILDS scholarship application is available online between January 15 and May 15 each year.  The deadline to apply is May 15.

Children/dependents of Nordson employees are also eligible to apply.

Any questions may be forwarded to OFIC at scholarships@ofic.org.

Application and deadline information: https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson

Scholarships for OHIO residents attending, or planning to attend an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry, or related energy field. Must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application and deadline information:   https://www.ohiogasassoc.org/guidelines-application-form/

This scholarship program targets students pursuing careers in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school.

Application and more information: https://www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/

Ohio Mutual Crawford Opportunity Award is an annually renewable $1,500 scholarship offered to three individuals either living in or attending school in Crawford County whose chosen field of collegiate study aligns with emerging opportunities in the insurance industry. Applications will be available from the guidance counselors at all Crawford County public and private schools, or by emailing crawfordopportunity@omig.com

The Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution “Wings of Eagles” Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior, including those completing a certified home school program, in the amount of $1000 each.  Awards are based on academic excellence and financial need.  All applicants must be citizens of the United States and legal residents of the state of Ohio and must attend an accredited college or university in the Unite States.  All applicants must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter and submit their application to the local chapter by February 1st.

The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation (Foundation) are pleased to announce our scholarship program targeted at students pursuing careers in the crude oil and natural gas industry.

Each scholarship is worth a minimum of $1,000 per year and can be renewed for up to four years. The minimum scholarship applicant criteria includes:

– Must be a U.S. citizen.
– Must have a career goal in the crude oil and natural gas industry.
– Must be an OHIO resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited OHIO college, university, technical or trade school.
– Must have and maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 or higher.

More info here:  https://www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/

Awards for persons residing in Ashland County or UH Samaritan Medical Center employee or immediate family member. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program in the areas of nursing, medicine or allied medical studies.
Application Deadline: Mid-April
Applications available online around February or by contacting Foundation office at 419-207-7861.
http://www.samaritanhospital.org/

Students pursuing two-year, four-year or graduate degrees in manufacturing or engineering are eligible for SME Education Foundation scholarships.

One scholarship application provides students with the opportunity to be considered for all available Foundation scholarships.

Scholarship applications are annually accepted from Nov. 1 – Feb. 1.

www.smeef.org/scholarships

Minimum Criteria:
• Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be pursuing associates, bachelors, or graduate degree.
• Open to high school seniors or current college students.
• Students can be part time or full time to be eligible.
• Must be attending University or Community College in United States or Canada

• Evangeline Witzeman Nursing Scholarships – Two scholarships of up to $1000 each for area nursing students. Four scholarships of up to $1000 in the allied health field (further details regarding qualifying fields from sponsor) Subject to availability of funds.
  • To be eligible to apply, one must:
  • Be a resident in the Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital service area, which includes Copley, Creston, Doylestown, Marshallville, Norton, Rittman, Seville, Sharon Center, Smithville, Spencer, Sterling, Wadsworth and Westfield Center, or an employee of Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
  • Be officially accepted into an accredited nursing or allied health program
  • Be able to show scholastic ability to maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of the program.
  • Application deadline: mid-June (the date may vary annually)

• Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
  • For more scholarship details and applications: Call Marketing Communication at 330 331-1582 or 1-800 828-1789, extension 1583.

 

The Wooster Branch of the American Association of University Women announces their scholarship  program for 2020. These scholarships are available to female residents of Wayne County, Ohio who  are enrolling in a qualified, accredited associate or bachelor degree program after an interruption  in their education. It is not for first- time college students directly out of high school or for  those pursuing a post baccalaureate or graduate degree.

Awards of $500 to $2500

The application is available on the Wooster AAUW website AAUW Wooster (OH) Branch and the Wayne County Community Foundation web site

www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Mail or email completed application by May 1  to:
Karen Armstrong, AAUW Scholarship Chair
PO Box 1191
Wooster, OH 44691
email: aauwscholarship@gmail.com

These scholarships are provided by organizations outside of North Central State College. Please contact these organizations directly to apply for a scholarship.   Scholarship opportunities may be available thru employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

When you complete your Associate Degree from a partnering Community College, you can receive a $2,000 scholarship towards a bachelor program from Notre Dame College Online. As an online student at Notre Dame College, you will receive access to an interactive curriculum, personalized instruction from experienced educators and flexible schedule options so you can learn at your own pace when it is convenient. Continue your education with an online bachelor’s degree that fits your busy schedule and your budget with Notre Dame College.

For More Information

Name:  Abe Godinez
Phone:  614-403-6973
Email:   agodinez@ndc.edu

4545 College Road, South Euclid, Ohio 44121-4293

online.notredamecollege.edu