đź’° Financial Help
The Office of Undergraduate Education offers resources and individual guidance on financial aid and scholarships to students participating in scholarship and engagement programs. The mission of S-SAS Scholarship Services unit is to help students maximize their financial aid opportunities and reduce education-related debt.
🎤 Announcements
- The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now available! Complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA if you plan to enroll Summer Semester 2026-Spring Semester 2027. The Ohio State priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is February 1, 2026.
- Are you looking for additional scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year?!  If yes, then complete the Scholarship Universe application when it opens on December 1st. The priority deadline is February 1, 2026.
- Need assistance completing your FAFSA? Take advantage of our hands-on, in-person FAFSA workshops.
- The Spring Semester 2026 Statement of Account will be available in mid-November. Please reach out with any questions before leaving for winter break.
- 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 27-28, and December 24 through January 1st.
đź“Ś Scheduling an Appointment
We’re a small but mighty team committed to providing the highest‑quality service possible. When requesting an appointment, you’ll be asked to provide a main reason and/or area of service. Selecting the closest match helps us prepare and support you efficiently.
🧠How to Book (OnCourse)
- Go to go.osu.edu/oncourse.
- Select Schedule an Appointment.
- Choose Care Unit: Undergraduate Education.
- Select Service: Financial Coaching – Scholarship Services.
- Pick your format: In‑person or Phone/Remote.
👨🏻‍🏫 OUE Programs we currently support
- Young Scholars
- Say Yes
- Morrill Scholars
- ACCESS Collaborative
- RiSE (JLM, RCT, FAN)
- SELF (STEM Emerging Leaders Fellows)
- Other students and scholars referred by our partners
🎯 Common Appointment Reasons
Help completing the FAFSA, resolving verification requests, or correcting errors.
Review award letters, grants, scholarships, and loan options—including key terms.
Find opportunities and strengthen your applications.
Discuss borrowing needs, repayment planning, and minimizing debt.
Guidance on appeals when finances change.
IMPORTANT: When scheduling, please use the comment box in OnCourse to explain why you’d like to meet with a Scholarship Services Coordinator –use the suggested topics above as reference. This helps us prepare and provide the best assistance possible.
🧾 What to Bring / Provide (click to expand/contract)
To help you better, please make sure you bring/provide all relevant documentation and/or information for your appointment. We can access most of this information through our information platforms, but not all.
- OSU ID.
- Relevant financial documents (FAFSA confirmation, verification forms, tax info if applicable).
- Award letter(s) or cost breakdowns you’d like to review.
- List of scholarships you’re targeting (if applicable).
- Your specific questions or goals for the meeting.
đź•’ Availability
Zoom Appointments Only
Monday & Friday
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
In‑Person Appointments / Walk‑ins
Monday – Friday | Hale Hall, Suite 207
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Note: No appointments on university holidays.
đź“Ť Contact Information
S-SAS | Scholarship ServicesHale Hall, Suite 207
154 West 12th Avenue
Email: sae-scholarships@osu.edu
NOTE: Our office is in transition to a new area under the Office of Undergraduate Education. We are also developing a more comprehensive approach to support and services via Carmen, the university’s Learning Management System. We apologize for any inaccuracies or inconveniences during this transition process.