Forms

Forms, applications and required documentation can be securely submitted to Ohio State using the Document Uploader tool or can be mailed to:

The Ohio State University
Buckeye Link
PO Box 183029
Columbus, OH  43218-3029

Note: Do not submit forms or any supporting documentation via email.

Verification process

If your FAFSA has been chosen for verification, Ohio State will send a notification to your university email instructing you to review your financial aid To Do List in My Buckeye Link. Your To Do List items will include which verification forms you are required to submit.


Appeal forms

Appeal Forms 2026-2027
​Cost of Attendance Appeal
​Request for Review of Dependency
Change in Family Circumstances Appeal
​​Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal
​​​University Administered Scholarship Appeal 

Financial aid applications and forms

2026-2027
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
​Federal Student Aid ID
​Federal Direct Parent PLUS Application (coming soon)
​​Computer Allowance Request
Consortium Agreement Information 
Short-Term University Assistance
​Contact Buckeye Link
614-292-0300 or buckeyelink@osu.edu

​​Long-term University Loan 
Contact Buckeye Link
614-292-0300 or buckeyelink@osu.edu
To decline or reduce awarded aid
​Contact Buckeye Link at 614-292-0300 or buckeyelink@osu.edu