Office of Diversity and Inclusion

S-SAS Scholarship Services

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The mission of our Scholarship Services unit is to help students maximize their financial aid opportunities and reduce indebtedness.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers resources and individual guidance on financial aid and scholarships to students registered in the following programs: ACCESS Collaborative, Bell National Resource Center, James L. Moore III Scholars Program, LSAMP, Latine Student Services, Morrill Scholars Program, URM Regional Campus Transitioners, and Young Scholars Program.

We also offer guidance to students, parents and ODI colleagues in understanding Title IV (federal), Ohio Department of Higher Education (state), and Ohio State University (institutional) funding policies/procedures/regulations.​ In addition, we provide our student support completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), assistance with financial aid verification, and with the ScholarshipUniverse application by the university deadline.

Announcements

  • The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available!  Please complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA is you plan to enroll Summer Semester 2025-Spring Semester 2026.  The Ohio State priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is February 15, 2025.
  • Are you looking for additional scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year?!  If yes, then complete the ScholarshipUniverse application by February 15, 2025.  
  • Scholarship Services Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. University Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

Scheduling an Appointment

Students can schedule a scholarship services appointment through OnCourse.

  • Select Schedule an Appointment
  • Care Unit: ODI
  • Service: Select ODI Financial Coaching – Scholarship Services

You will be able to select between in-person or phone/remote.

IMPORTANT: When scheduling the appointment, please use the comment box to explain the reason(s) you would like to meet with a Scholarship Services Coordinator. This step is critical towards ensuring you can receive the best assistance possible.

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Autumn 2024 Semester Availability

Zoom appointments only
Monday and Friday
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In-person appointments/walk-ins
Tuesday through Thursday
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Note: No appointments on university holidays.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

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Scholarships FAQ