Boosting Ohio's On-Time Graduation Rates Since 1950

Celebrating 75 years!

We are filled with gratitude for 75 incredible years of empowering Ohio’s students through independent higher education. Thank you to our donors, member campuses, partners, staff and friends who have supported us every step of the way. Together, we’ve built a legacy that continues to shape the future.

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) connects donors and partners with students in need, positively impacting Ohio’s economic engine.

OFIC is proud to be celebrating our 75th Anniversary in 2025! Learn more about our history.

About OFIC

Our Team, Board, and Values

Uniting Tomorrow’s Top Talent with Today’s Top Corporations

OFIC believes all students who enroll at a member campus deserve the opportunity to complete their college education. Every day we connect and partner with corporations and foundations to make this dream possible by helping to keep education affordable through scholarships, internships and career opportunities.

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32 Member Campuses Throughout Ohio

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OFIC Member Campuses Have a $2 Billion Annual Impact on the State of Ohio

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Ursuline College
Ursuline College

Associate Professor Dr. Mary Kovach's book, Build a ROCKSTAR Business, became an Amazon bestseller, offering practical exercises for launching businesses, drawing from her extensive academic and corporate experience. Click here to learn more.

Muskingum University
Muskingum University

Muskingum University hosted alumni and experts throughout 2024 to share career insights, including talks on genocide, arts, AI, marketing and networking, enriching students' professional understanding. Click here to learn more about these events.

Hiram College
Hiram College

Hiram College Athletics will add women’s lacrosse, women’s bowling, and men’s ice hockey in 2025-26, increasing varsity sports to 26 and expanding student-athlete opportunities. Click here to read the full story.

Denison University
Denison University

After Kirsten Edwards’ passing, friends published her novel Up On Cedar Mesa and established a $250,000 creative writing scholarship at Denison University in her honor. Click here to read the full story.

John Carroll University
John Carroll University

John Carroll University's Boler College emphasizes experiential international education through study trips like Belize, fostering cross-cultural awareness, practical business skills and global exchange opportunities. Click here to learn more.

Kenyon College
Kenyon College

Kenyon College honored four staff members for exceptional dedication with Distinguished Service and Spirit Awards, recognizing their contributions, professionalism and commitment to the campus community. Click here to learn more.

OFIC On-Demand Content

Bill Spiker, Featured on The HigherEd Marketer Podcast

Topic: Strategic Collaborations: Advancing Higher Ed with Corporate Partners

You’ll learn:
• how to align your thinking around these terms in productive ways
• how to connect these ideas to how you do your job every day
• strategies for enhanced communication