Making Akron Possible Grant

The University of Akron (UA) is committed to making a college degree affordable and continues to provide one of the best values in higher education throughout Ohio.

The Making Akron Possible (MAP) Grant is one of the most supportive financial aid programs for students residing in Ohio.

MAP Grant Eligibility

First-year students who are Ohio residents, enter the 2027 fall semester, have a total family adjusted gross income of $85,000 or less, and are eligible for the federal Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA. The MAP Grant pays any remaining tuition and Akron fee after federal and state grants, and institutional scholarships are applied.

New students and transfer students, entering UA for the first time in the 2027 fall semester, who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet the following criteria will automatically receive the MAP Grant:

• Students with a total family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $85,000 or less on the FAFSA
• Students who are awarded the Federal Pell Grant, as determined on the FAFSA
• Ohio resident
• Enrolled full-time each semester pursuing an undergraduate degree

What the MAP Grant Covers

The MAP Grant covers full tuition and Akron fees after other federal and state grants, and university awarded scholarships have been applied.  The award will automatically be applied to the student’s account. The MAP grant does not cover course fees, book bundle fees, room and board, or other miscellaneous fees that may be charged.  

Students will receive notice of their MAP Grant award when they receive their financial aid offer letter from The University of Akron, which is mailed to the student’s home and available to view in My Akron (for confirmed students) or the Admitted Student Financial Aid Portal (for admitted students who have not confirmed their enrollment).