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
- Statement of Accounts for Spring Semester 2025 will be available mid-November. Please make sure you review your Spring 2025 fees and financial aid before leaving for winter break!
- Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP) will also be available in mid-November to assist with Spring 2025 tuition payments. Learn more about TOPP by visiting the University Bursar.
- 2025-2026 FAFSA: According to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2025-2026 FAFSA will open by December 1, 2024. For Ohio State students, the priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is February 15, 2025.
- Spring Semester 2025 Tuition Due Date is Monday, December 30, 2024. Please ensure your fees are paid by this date.
- Spring Semester 2025 Classes begin Monday, January 6, 2025.
- Scholarship Services Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. University Offices will be closed on November 11, November 28, November 29, December 24, December 25, and January 1 (2025).
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.
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.
