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Before applying, review the TechCred eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

• Businesses may apply for up to $30,000 per funding round.
• Funding is available for up to $1,000 per credential per employee.
• Businesses of all sizes and industry sectors are eligible.
  • Public entities, including but not limited to, state agencies, local governments, political subdivisions, libraries, and public secondary and postsecondary educational institutions are not eligible to receive TechCred reimbursement.
• Funding must be used within 12 months of approval.
• Participating employees must be Ohio residents with a verifiable address.

Before submitting a TechCred application, your organization must create two accounts with the state of Ohio.

Account 1: Create a TechCred Account

1. Visit the during an application period and click Apply.
2. Select Create a New Account.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the registration process.

Tip

The person responsible for submitting applications and monitoring deadlines should create the account. This ensures the primary administrator receives approval notifications and reminders.

This role is typically handled by someone in Human Resources, Finance, or Workforce Development.

You will need your company’s tax ID number during the registration process.

Account 2: Apply for a State Supplier (Payee) ID

Before submitting a TechCred application, your organization must also have a State of Ohio Supplier (Payee) ID number.

If your company does not already have one:

1. Follow the prompt provided during the TechCred account setup.
2. Submit the application for a State Supplier ID.

This ID allows the State of Ohio to process reimbursement payments.

Confirmation

Once the registration process is complete, you should receive a confirmation email from TechCred verifying your account.

Once your accounts are established, you can apply for funding during an open TechCred application period.

Submit Your Application

1. Log in to your Ohio ID account:
   
2. Select Apply Online during the open funding round.
3. Choose the appropriate credential.
4. Select the credential and number of employees you wish to enroll.

Funding Limits

Each application may include:

• Up to $1,000 per employee per credential
• Up to $30,000 per funding round

After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirmation from TechCred.

Use the following guidance when completing the TechCred application.

Training Provider

Select ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï as the training provider.

Program Costs

Actual training costs may include:

• Tuition
• Fees
• Books

The TechCred reimbursement covers up to $1,000 per credential per participant.

Typical ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State tuition rates for the 2026–2027 academic year:

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus

• $399.13 per undergraduate credit
• $75.17 general course fee per semester

Regional Campuses

• $250.14 per undergraduate credit
• $18.16 general course fee per semester

Most university courses are three credit hours, but be sure to verify course details before registering.

Wage Information

The application will ask you to estimate:

• Employee wages before credential completion
• Employee wages after credential completion

This helps demonstrate workforce impact, but a wage increase is not required.

If your application is approved, the administrator listed on your TechCred account will receive an approval email notification.

Accept the Grant

1. Log in to your TechCred account.
2. Accept the grant within 10 business days.

Grant Timeline

• The effective date may begin before approval to allow retroactive reimbursement.
• Funding remains active for 12 months after acceptance.

Status Reporting

Employers must submit status reports every four months throughout the grant period.

Setting calendar reminders is strongly recommended.

Once employees complete their credential programs, employers may submit a reimbursement request through the TechCred portal.

Submit a Reimbursement Request

To request reimbursement, employers that have an executed grant agreement must submit the required information (below) through the Reimbursement Request portal, accessible within their application at .  All documentation must be compiled and submitted as a single PDF file.

Add Employee Information

For each participant:

• Name (first and last)
• Email (optional)
• Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• County of Residence
• Wage Prior to Credential
• Wage After Credential is Earned
• Race (optional)
• Gender (optional)
• Employee Hire Date
• Employee Final Date of Employment
• W4 and IT4 Verification
• Date Credential Earned

Upload Required Documentation

Credential Documentation:

• Proof that the individual has completed the specified credential, such as a copy of the certificate or certification. The credential name must match the one that was approved in your application.

Cost Documentation:

• An itemized invoice which clearly identifies the per-person cost of the credential.
• Proof of payment — which may include either a cleared check, a credit card statement, or a bank statement. The document must identify the training provider, the amount paid and the date paid, and must clearly show that the payor is the TechCred Grantee. A purchase order, receipt, requisition, or an invoice with a $0.00 balance does not qualify as proof of payment.

Employees cannot apply directly for TechCred funding. Your employer must submit the application through the State of Ohio TechCred program.

If you are interested in earning a credential, start by discussing the opportunity with your manager, HR department or training coordinator. Your employer will determine whether to apply for TechCred funding to support your training.

Work with your employer to identify a TechCred-approved credential that aligns with your role or career goals.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï offers several credential programs approved for the Ohio TechCred program that help employees develop in-demand skills and advance their careers.

Once your employer has selected a credential and receives TechCred approval, you can begin the enrollment process.

Once your employer has been approved for the Ohio TechCred program, employees may begin the process of earning their credential.

To participate, employees must:

• Be a W-2 employee of the participating organization
• Be a resident of the State of Ohio
• Independent contractors or 1099 employees are not eligible for this program. Any individual whose employer is exempt from these reporting requirements is not eligible to have their training reimbursed, even if the individual is classified as a W-2 employee.

Employees earning credentials through ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï should apply as a non-degree seeking guest student.

When completing your application, select either:

• Undergraduate Guest Student, or
• Graduate Guest Student

Your selection should be based on the course number associated with the credential program.

Course Number Guide

• Courses 10000–49999 are undergraduate courses
• Courses 50000 and above are graduate courses

After you are accepted as a guest student, you can register for your course.

Be sure to review any prerequisites required for the credential program before registering.

Some courses require prerequisite coursework before enrollment. However, exceptions may be available if you have already gained equivalent knowledge or experience.

Students may request prerequisite approval in the following ways:

Transfer Credit Evaluation

You may submit prior college transcripts to the appropriate academic department to determine whether prerequisite coursework has already been completed at another institution.

Prior Learning or Work Experience

Faculty may waive prerequisites based on relevant professional experience or prior learning.

To request transcript evaluation or a prerequisite waiver, contact:

• Your admissions counselor, or
• The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State TechCred Office