Hamilton Talent Attraction Program (TAP) reverse scholarship: get paid to move to Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio offers $15,000 cash. Status: status unclear.

$15,000CashAs published by the programUp to $15,000 toward student loan debt (foundation page); MakeMyMove lists $10,000

Status unclearWe could not confirm it is taking applicationsApply on the official site

Who it's for: People taking a local job
What you commit to: None stated
Visit before you move: Not mentioned
How we checked: MakeMyMove listing

By Sol Lakein, founder of Slower Sundays.Checked October 30, 2026.How we check programs

Not statedTotal valueAs published
$284,000Typical home for saleStatewide

Who qualifies

A remote job is not required
A track for people who take a local job

In the program's words

Graduated within the last 7 years (STEAM preferred), not living in designated Hamilton areas now, moving to an Urban Neighborhood or the Armondale or Highland Park neighborhoods, employed in Butler County or full-time remote.

Run by: Hamilton Community Foundation

Read the official rules and apply

Listed on MakeMyMove, which handles applications for this community; the community has no program page of its own that we could find. Programs change often: confirm the amount and deadline with the program before you plan a move.

Is it worth it?

The grant is the headline. The bigger number is usually what you stop paying every month.

Buying a home$6,954 a year less
The typical home in Ohio costs $284,000, against $389,450 in Chicago. That's about $6,954 a year less on the mortgage^1,2.
Renting instead$1,190 a month
A 2-bedroom runs $1,190 a month across Ohio, against $1,648 in Chicago, utilities included³.
Program cash$15,000
The program adds $15,000 in cash.
Everyday prices7% cheaper than average
Everyday prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the US average. In the Chicago metro they run 3.6% above the US average⁴.

Cost of living in Ohio

Is it worth it?

The grant is the headline. The bigger number is usually what you stop paying every month.

Buying a home$30,203 a year less
The typical home in Ohio costs $284,000, against $742,000 in New York. That's about $30,203 a year less on the mortgage^1,2.
Renting instead$1,190 a month
A 2-bedroom runs $1,190 a month across Ohio, against $1,997 in New York, utilities included³.
Program cash$15,000
The program adds $15,000 in cash.
Everyday prices7% cheaper than average
Everyday prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the US average. In the New York metro they run 12.6% above the US average⁴.

Cost of living in Ohio

Living in Hamilton

Home values, rent, local jobs, things to do and remote jobs you can bring: our guide to moving to Hamilton.

Programs in other states

Questions people ask

How much does Hamilton Talent Attraction Program reverse scholarship pay?

$15,000 cash: Up to $15,000 toward student loan debt (foundation page); MakeMyMove lists $10,000. Source: https://www.hamiltonfoundation.org/students/scholarship-opportunities/recent-college-graduates/ (undated; accessed 2026-10-30).

Who can apply to Hamilton Talent Attraction Program reverse scholarship?

Is Hamilton Talent Attraction Program reverse scholarship still open?

We could not confirm it is taking applications. Foundation page (undated) says applications open periodically as funds become available; MakeMyMove listing live with 'Request Application' (site (C) 2026) but no open/closed label. Confirm with the program before you plan a move.

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Notes on the numbers

1Home prices: the typical home is the median listing price, Realtor.com via FRED, Ohio statewide; we do not have town-level data for this program yet.
2Mortgage: Principal and interest on the median listed home with 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.32% (Freddie Mac 30-year fixed average, week of October 22, 2026). Excludes taxes, insurance and HOA. Rate source
3Rent: Census ACS 2025 1-year, median gross rent for 2-bedroom units (rent plus utilities). Census table
4Everyday prices and the matching salary: BEA regional price parities, 2024.

Sources for this page

$15,000 cashStatus unclear · Hamilton

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