A set of renewable scholarships designed to ensure that an extraordinary OHIO education is within reach, the program recognizes exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities with awards for fall 2024 incoming full-time freshmen.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers information regarding financial aid available to OHIO students. While the OHIO Southern Student Services Office is available to answer your questions and help you secure financial aid, your Financial Aid Offer will be processed by staff on our Ohio University Athens campus. Please stop by the Southern campus Student Services Office or contact the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
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OHIO Regional Promise
This renewable award will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend an Ohio University regional campus for fall 2024 incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA whose FAFSA is received by the deadline which has been extended to at least March 15, 2024.
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4 Years, 1 Low Price
The OHIO Guarantee means students attending Ohio University Southern will pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition and most fees for four years. During the 2023-2024 year, new Ohio residents who enroll full-time through one of OHIO’s regional campuses will pay $3,089 per semester.
Financial Aid and Aid Offers
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FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application for all forms of federal, state and institutional financial aid. Students must complete the FAFSA annually. To be considered for all forms of aid, file by OHIO's first-priority date, which has been extended to at least April 15, 2024!
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Types of Aid
When it comes to paying for school, you're not alone. Financial aid is offered from many sources. Grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest loans help make college more affordable.
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Aid Offers
Financial Aid Offers provide students with cost information, types and amounts of financial aid offered, and necessary action items. Students are encouraged to also view this information on their MyOHIO Student Center.
Scholarships
Funds for academically talented and creatively gifted students are offered by Ohio University through a variety of scholarships. Your application for admission to Ohio University serves as your application for most University scholarships. Upperclass students who submit the online scholarship application are also considered for most upperclass scholarships.
- Scholarships for Incoming Fall 2024 Freshmen: The OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program recognizes the exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities. First-year students who are new to an OHIO University regional campus in fall 2024 as full-time, degree-seeking students are eligible for consideration for the Regional Advantage Awards program.
- Scholarships for Continuing Students: All currently enrolled students should complete the Online Scholarship Application. The 2024-25 scholarship application opens November 1, 2023. Students must apply no later than February 1, 2024, to receive first-priority consideration. Students receiving scholarships will be notified in March.
- Search online for scholarships
- Apply for non-university scholarship opportunities
Available Scholarships at OHIO Southern
Please note: Some scholarships require additional information. For those scholarships, which are marked with an asterisk (*), the form is linked in the qualifications list and must be completed for full consideration.
Scholarship Name | Required Enrollment | Qualifications |
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Ronald and Charles Howard Abbott Scholarship | Full or part time |
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ACTION: Psychology Club Scholarship | Full time |
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Clifford E. and Jean Peters Allen Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Beddall Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Les Boggs Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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Coal Grove Betterment Club Scholarship* | Full time |
Decision made by Coal Grove Betterment Club president, a Coal Grove High School and an Ohio University Southern representative. |
Brittany Clark Boles Memorial Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Mary G. Colfer Scholarship | Full time |
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Mattie Conley Pre-Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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Carlton E. Davidson Scholarship | Full time |
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Dean's Scholarship | Full time |
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W.F. Dickens Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Dingus Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Dorado Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Bernard Edwards Scholarship | Full time |
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Don Edwards Scholarship | Full time |
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Evans Family Scholarship* | Full time |
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Clarence and Grace Marie Feil Scholarship | Full time or part time |
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First Star Tri-State Region Scholarship | Full time |
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Frankfurt Scholarship | Full time |
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Fruth Pharmacy | Full time |
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Barry W. Gillum Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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Zelma S. Holmes Scholarship | Full time |
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Jule Huffman Scholarship | Full time |
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India Association Scholarship by Dr. B.R. Yalamanchili* | Full time |
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Ironton Empowerment Zone Service Scholarship | Full time |
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Charles W. Jarrett Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Dixie Ann Johnson/Yalamanchili Scholarship | Full time |
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Kadim Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Melissa Dae Kennedy Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Waiver | Full time |
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Lawrence County Bar Association Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Little Lambs Scholarship in Memory of Rachel Ann Marie Delaney | Full time |
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Dick Martin Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Judge Frank McCown Veterans Memorial Scholarship* | Full time |
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Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Scholarship | Full time |
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OUS Faculty & Staff Scholarship | Full time |
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OUS Technology Scholarship* | Full time |
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Dr. Nicole Pennington Scholarship | Full time |
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Peoples Bank Scholarship | Full time |
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Queen-Utsinger Academic Team Scholarship | Full time |
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Bob and Kay Rader Scholarship | Full time |
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Don Ray Broadcasting Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Winona Reynolds Scholarship | Full time |
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H. B. Doc Riley, Chapter 51, Disabled American Veterans Scholarship* | Full time |
Freshman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Upperclassman HB Doc Riley, Ch. 51 Disabled American Veterans Scholarship |
Rollyson/RAP/Belville Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Ben Saunders Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Harold Wesley Shafer Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Bob Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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Greg Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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Roy F. Smith Scholarship | Full time |
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Southern Ohio Medical Center Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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Thomas Family Endowment | Full time |
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Harold K. Thomas and Lena Thomas Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Richard L. Thornton Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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Trumbo Family Scholarship | Full time |
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Dr. Tony and Mary L. Virgin Scholarship | Full time |
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Thomas Edwin Wilkes Scholarship | Full time |
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Willis Family Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Dorothy W. Wolfe Nursing Scholarship | Full time |
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Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship* | Full time |
Freshman Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship Upperclassman Myrtle E. and Lloyd Wood Memorial Scholarship |
Gwen Worley and Family Memorial Scholarship | Full time |
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W. Harold and Kathryn L. Young Veterans Scholarship | Full or part time |
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Contact Us
Primary
Jacki Adkins
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Student Services, Collins Center - Southern
740.533.4603
adkinsj@ohio.edu
Secondary
Martha Tanedo, M.A.
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Bennett Hall - Room 134D
740.774.7733
tanedo@ohio.edu
Secondary
Vicki DeLucas
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Elson Hall - Room 141
740.588.1441
delucas@ohio.edu