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Help Doc – Student Application

Completing Student Application

This document outlines how to comlpete the student application and the content you must provide to successfully complete the application.

Activating Your Account / Login

  • Go to https://growyourown.ohio.gov/application.
  • If this is your first time using the employee portal, you will need do set your password. Otherwise, you may continue
    • Enter your email address
    • Within a few minutes you will receive a verification code from GYO. Enter the code into the verification c
    • If your code is correct, you’ll be asked to enter a new password.
    • Select a password that is 8 or more characters, has lowercase, uppercase, at least one number, and one
    • When your password is valid, you can then click ‘Continue’
    • This activates your account and sets your password. You can now proceed to step 3.
  • Enter your email address then click Continue.
  • Enter the validation code sent to your email address then click Continue.
  • The portal is now open. You will see the GYO application for you to complete.

Application Requirements

Contact information will be completed by the district with limited update options for student applications throughout the year.

As a student application, you have the ability to update your name and email address at eny time.

You will be required to provide the following information:

  • Name (First and Last)
  • Email address
  • Street Address
  • City
  • State
  • Zip
  • Phone Number
  • Date of Birth
    Contact Infrormation

    Education Information

    • High school disploma (Y/N)?
    • Graduation year
    • Postsecondary degree/credits (Y/N)?
    • Institution Attended (if any)
    • Degree
    • Major
    • If degree not earned, how many credits did you earn?

    Teacher Specifications

    Candidates must identify their areas of interest. The school district has identified their areas of need that are displayed in red.

    Candidates must identify the teacher prepara on program or community college they plan to attend and the semester in which they will begin.

    Candidates must include a statement of why they would like to become a teacher.

    Candidates can link to a resume or upload a resume.

    • Areas of interest
    • Institution you plan to attend
    • Have you been accepted?
    • Community college (Y/N)?
    • Funding Start
    • Expected Program Completion Date
    • Why do you want to be a teacher?
    • Resume Upload or Link

    Acknowledge Requirements & Confirmations

    Program participants must acknowledge program requirements prior to submitting.

    • I have not plead guilt to, been conviceted of, or adjudicated a delinquent child for any violation listed in section 3333.38 of the ORC. (True / False)
    • I will file a statement of service status in compliance with section 3345.32 of the ORC. (True/False)
    • I understand that I must complete the FAFSA within thirty (30) days of receiving my acceptance letter in order to receive a GYO Teacher scholarship. (True/False)

    Application acknowledgements required upon submission. All required fields must be completed before application will be accepted.