As is allowed with the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program, can cost share be earned before the five year project period for the ORSP?
No. The ORSP differs from the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program (which allows institutions to count earlier investments going back to FY 2007). Cost share can be earned starting when the award is received through the five year project period. During that time, the institution must contribute 100% of the 1:1 cost share required (or higher ratio if pledged by the Lead Applicant).