Future Transfer students

When you apply to OSU, you're automatically applying for scholarships as well.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens October 1 for the following school year. OSU's school code is 003170. Certain funding is limited and earliest applicants receive priority.

FAFSA website

Step-by-step guide

3. Stay connected

Activate your O-Key account

Check your financial aid status

Check your OSU email account

Some items need follow-up action from you for your aid to be processed. Make sure you check for updates in these places.

Loan history

There are loan limits for undergraduate and graduate students. You can view your borrowing history at all schools at studentloans.gov.

Loans offered at OSU

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Our office is required by federal regulations to determine whether you are progressing toward your degree requirements. Check out our policy for information on GPA, Completion Rate and Maximum Hour requirements.

Scholarship deadlines

Fall-entering students

Feb. 1 for priority scholarship consideration;

May 1 is College Decision Date. Some scholarships must be accepted by this date or they may be cancelled.

August 18 is the last day to submit application materials, such as updated test scores or transcripts for final scholarship consideration.
Spring-entering students

Oct. 15 for priority scholarship consideration; the Friday before spring classes begin is the final scholarship deadline.