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Federal/State Aid
Financial aid is the total estimated cost of education for the academic year minus your parents' and your contribution from assets and expected earnings. Parental and student contributions are determined through an analysis of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. These forms can be picked up in a high school guidance counselor's office, a community college financial aid office, or the OSU financial aid office. You may also view the FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Completion of the FAFSA will allow qualified students to be considered for the following need-based financial aid programs:
- College-Work Study Program
- Financial Aid scholarships
- Guaranteed Student Loan
- Pell Grant
- Perkins Loan
- Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Program
How and When to Apply for Federal Financial Aid
Priority consideration is given to those who complete the FAFSA form in the spring. Aid is granted on a first come, first served basis, and FAFSA applications will be made available by January 1 of each year. It is recommended that students who need financial aid for the academic school year beginning in the fall apply as soon as possible after the applications are made available.
