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Gainful Employment Certificate Programs

The links below provide information about how OSU certificate programs lead to gainful employment in recognized careers. Please take a moment to explore the information provided below on your specific program.

Programs here have been approved for eligibility for federal student aid. We recommend checking with your program for the most up-to-date information. Certificate programs have additional criteria for federal aid eligibility, which include enrollment in courses specifically required for that program. 

Graduate Certificates

More information about graduate aid is available online.

Undergraduate or Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

More information about undergraduate aid and post-bacc aid is available online.

Inactive Programs

These certificate programs were eligible for federal student aid but are now inactive or terminated.