College Comeback Debt Forgiveness Programs
Tri-C offers several ways for students with debt owed to the College to return and complete their certificate or degree!
Cuyahoga County Debt Repayment Program
Through the Cuyahoga County Debt Repayment program, eligible Cuyahoga County residents may qualify for payment of up to $2,000 toward debt to return to Tri-C.
Eligibility Requirements
- Have resided in Cuyahoga County for at least one year
- Has stopped out for at least one semester (not including summer) at Tri-C or Cleveland State
- Has previously incurred institutional debt at Tri-C or Cleveland State
- Is Pell Grant eligible
- Will be returning to Tri-C
Have questions about eligibility? Your first step is to make an appointment with College Now.
Tri-C College Comeback Program
Tri-C encourages all students who have stopped out and acquired an account balance to return to Tri-C to complete their certificate or degree. Students must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below in order to participate. This is a one-time, up to $1,000 debt forgiveness.
Eligibility Requirements
- Active Tri-C application on file
- Stopped out at least two semesters or earlier from the new intended start term
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above at time of application
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for current aid year (as applicable)
- Satisfactory Academic Appeal (applicable for students who wish to regain financial aid eligibility)
Academic Progress
Students must complete the following upon their return:
- Yearlong financial aid plan
- DegreeWorks academic plan
- Achieve a 2.0 GPA
- Enroll in at least one course (part of a student's academic plan)
Ohio College Comeback
The Ohio College Comeback is for students that want to return to Tri-C (but are unable) or are unable to receive their transcripts due to a balance on their student account at one of the compact colleges or universities. The Compact is designed to forgive debt up to $5,000 and/or have transcripts released to a participating school.
Eligibility Requirements (include, but not limited to)
- Active Tri-C application on file
- Stopped out for 2 or more terms previous to the comeback term
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA as of the final term enrolled
- Debt certified to the Ohio Attorney General collection, not special counsel
To view full eligibility requirements, visit the Ohio College Comeback website.
Academic Progress
- Meet with an academic counselor
- Complete at least one academic term
- Earn six credits towards an associate degree or certificate program