CAP Eligibility

Eligibility for CAP is determined according to a Two Tier system. Students must satisfy both tiers to be eligible for CAP. As CAP is a small program, space is limited and eligibility does not guarantee admission. CAP serves approximately 275 students annually.

Tier 1: To meet this requirement a student must demonstrate an academic need. This is defined as:

…having an ACT composite score less than or equal to 22* or
…being ranked in the bottom 60% of their high school class or
…possessing a General Education Diploma (GED)

* Having a SAT combined (math + verbal) score less than 1090 will constitute academic need if the student did not take the ACT.

If a student satisfies one of the Tier 1 requirements, s/he must also meet at least one of the Tier 2 requirements.

Tier 2: To satisfy this requirement a student must:

...be a first generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four-year school) or
...come from a family whose income meets federal standards for low income level or
...have a documented disability and be registered with the Ohio University Office of Disability Services.

If you believe you satisfy both Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements for eligibility and would like to apply for admission
to CAP, please contact us at (740) 593-2644. We'll be glad to send an application to you. 

Applications are reviewed on a first received-first considered basis.
CAP is a small program with limited spaces available, so meeting the
eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission
.


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