The 2027 Make Muskingum Home application closes Saturday, October 31, 2026 12:00:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions about the Make Muskingum Home Program.

The Make Muskingum Home program, designed in partnership by The Muskingum County Community Foundation and the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation, is an incentive program designed to attract college graduates to Muskingum County, Ohio following graduation.

No. Student loan repayment is for qualifying federal student loan debt only.

Yes! The program will consider applications from all post-secondary institutions, including trade schools.

No. Eligible applicants must have graduated from a post-secondary program.

No. You must reside in Muskingum County.

Yes. Currently, federal tax law considers post-graduation scholarships taxable income.

No. All ages are welcome to apply, however, non-resident applicants must have graduated from post-secondary institutions within the last seven years OR be current residents of Muskingum County who have graduated from post-secondary institutions within the last three years.