OAPSE Higher Education Program (HEP)
Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE)AFSCME Local 4
Funding Amount
Full tuition coverage for two years of college credit
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- OAPSE Members: Active members and active retirees of OAPSE/AFSCME
- Family Members: Spouse, child, step-child, grandchild, step-grandchild, parent, and any person for whom the member is a legal guardian
Overview
Award: Two years of college credit absolutely free through Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC)
Geographic Scope: Ohio
Program Overview:
The OAPSE Higher Education Program (HEP) is a members-only benefit allowing OAPSE members and eligible family members to earn two years of college credit absolutely free. All credits transfer to Ohio colleges. Many courses are offered online, allowing students to work at their own pace.
Eligible Participants
- OAPSE Members: Active members and active retirees of OAPSE/AFSCME
- Family Members: Spouse, child, step-child, grandchild, step-grandchild, parent, and any person for whom the member is a legal guardian
Educational Options
Degree Programs:
- Associate of Arts Degree
- Criminal Justice Degree
- Early Childhood Education Degree
- Business Management Degree
- Accounting Degree
- Paralegal Degree
- Associate of Individualized Study Degree
Business Management Concentrations:
- Human Resources Concentration/Business Management Degree
- Health Care Management Concentration/Business Management Degree
- Marketing Concentration/Business Management Degree
- Finance Concentration/Business Management Degree
Certificate Programs:
- Business Management Certificate
- Accounting Concentration/Business Management Certificate
- Patient Navigator Certificate
Course Format
Many courses are offered online, allowing flexible, self-paced learning. All credits are fully transferable to Ohio colleges for further degree completion.
Key Features
- Cost: Absolutely free for eligible members and family
- Provider: Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC)
- Transfer: All credits transfer to Ohio colleges
- Flexibility: Online options available
Contact Information
Program Website: www.oapseeducation.org
How to Apply
Registration Process
- Access Registration: Visit www.oapseeducation.org
- Verify Membership: Confirm OAPSE membership eligibility
- Complete Registration: Register online through the portal
- Submit Materials: Upload or submit all required materials
Timeline Example (as of 2017)
- Classes start: August 21
- Registration deadline: August 18
- Contact program for current registration dates
Required Materials
All materials and registration information can be found at www.oapseeducation.org
Contact for More Information
- Website: www.oapseeducation.org
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1-800-786-2773
What Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE)AFSCME Local 4 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $343K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,500–$325K
- By dollars: Ohio 97%, District of Columbia 3%. Top recipient cities: Columbus, OH; Washington, DC.
Example grants
Oapse Making a Difference PCE · Columbus, OH
Political activities
$325K
Power to the Polls Inc · Washington, DC
Political activities
$10K
Fire and Focus Scholarship Fund · Columbus, OH
Political expenditures
$7,500
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