Applications and Forms

Consortium Agreements

If you need to take classes at another institution and plan to transfer the credit back to Ohio State as part of your degree program, you may be able to receive financial aid under a Consortium Agreement between Ohio State and the other institution. Please read the following information carefully to find out more about applying for aid under a Consortium Agreement.

1. The Consortium Agreement Form must be completed and submitted to SFAO by the first Friday of the consortium term (first Friday of classes at Ohio State).
2. You must be degree seeking at Ohio State during the consortium term, and coursework taken under a Consortium Agreement MUST be accepted as part of your degree program. You must have your academic advisor/college office sign to verify that the courses you plan to take while under consortium will be accepted as part of your degree program. Section II of the Consortium Agreement Form is designated for your academic advisor's verification and signature. Remember, this must be completed in order for the Consortium Agreement to be processed.
3. You cannot receive aid from more than one institution during the consortium term.
4. If you fail to meet the requirements of the agreement, or have failed to meet the requirements of previously processed agreements, financial aid eligibility could be impacted.
5. In most cases, Consortium Agreements will not be approved for the student's term of graduation.
6. Ohio State will disburse all aid according to the Ohio State disbursement schedule ONLY. Therefore, you should make arrangements to pay the host institution by its fee payment deadline.
7. The Consortium Agreement Form is only valid for the dates of the agreement indicated by the participating institutions. Once the consortium term has ended, you will need to have a new Consortium Agreement Form processed in order to be considered for additional financial aid.

If you have questions regarding your agreement, contact our office at (614) 292-0300 or your Regional Campus or ATI financial aid office to speak with a financial aid representative.