The OHIO Excellence Awards program is designed to recognize the resilience, accomplishments, and diverse contributions of the fall 2023 entering first-year class. The new and expanded program underscores OHIO's commitment to support our students from admission through graduation and beyond. The application for admission serves as the application for the merit-based awards.
Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Services
The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall. You can also reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141. You can also contact our office to schedule an in-person appointment or schedule a virtual appointment with your assigned financial aid advisor. Required financial aid documents can be submitted using our Secure Upload Portal (see our Troubleshooting Guide for assistance) or faxed to 740.593.4140. Documents can also be dropped off in our office or placed in the drop box located inside the south entrance doors on the ground floor of Chubb Hall (Court Street side of the building). Please make sure your name and student PID number are listed on all documents. You are encouraged to frequently visit your My OHIO Student Center to review your To Do List to see if any items are needed to complete the processing of your financial aid.
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Complete the 2023-24 FAFSA
The 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1, 2022. Complete your 2023-24 FAFSA by late December to meet the January 15 first-priority consideration date. Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to import your 2021 tax information. Visit our Future Bobcats page for more information about applying for aid.
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2023-2024 Financial Aid Offers!
Financial Aid Offers are now being mailed to fall 2023 incoming freshmen. The Aid Offer provides federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds offered to students. It also includes estimated 2023-24 tuition, residence hall, and meal plan costs. Learn about how the OHIO Guarantee ensures these costs will remain the same for up to four years of undergraduate study. The Financial Aid Enclosure included with the Aid Offer outlines next steps and provides guidance on additional payment options. For next steps, you can also view the 2023-2024 Calendar. Feel free to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships with any questions you have. You can also join an upcoming virtual event to learn more about OHIO!
99%
of OHIO's first year students received financial aid in 2021-22
$21M
in scholarships awarded to first year students in fall 2021
86%
of OHIO's incoming 2021-22 class on the Athens campus received OHIO Excellence Awards
$7M
in need-based financial aid awarded to first year students in 2021-22