One of the main ways that states provide opportunities to people and build a strong economy is by making education affordable to everyone. Ohio provides need-based aid to students pursuing postsecondary education through a program called the Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG). This is essential to helping students from low-income backgrounds continue their education after high school. As college becomes increasingly essential to finding family-supporting employment, making sure young people can afford college will help build a better future and stronger economy. Ohio's world-class system of public colleges and universities will not meet its potential unless policymakers shift course and update the state's financial aid system to meet today's challenges. This report looks at how Ohio's need-based aid falls short and offers recommendations to address the disparities built into OCOG.