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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2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the 2025-2026 FAFSA is expected to open to all students and families on December 1, 2024. The December release date is only applicable to the 2025-26 FAFSA, and no changes have been announced for the October 1 release date in future years. OHIO's first-priority date for submission of the FAFSA is February 15, 2025.
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Additional Payment Options
There are three financing options available to help families meet out-of-pocket college costs; Ohio University's payment plan, the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program and private loans.
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Help With your Financial Aid
We offer daily appointments to help students and families who have questions or concerns about financial aid. You can choose a virtual or in-person appointment time that works for you.
