Helpful Hints

• Read all instructions carefully before completing any financial aid forms or applications.
• If tax returns and other verification materials are requested, be sure you respond by the deadline date listed on your verification notification. Students whose verification materials are received after their deadline will not be awarded funds from most need-based institutional scholarship and grant funds, or from Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study or Federal SEOG funds.
• Round off your figures to the nearest dollar when filling out forms. Do not leave any items blank—write “0” if the value is zero; write N/A if it is not applicable.
• Observe all filing deadlines set by the university and sponsoring agencies.
• Check all forms for completeness and accuracy. Be sure to sign and date them as indicated. Retain copies for your records. Please note that the deadline is not extended if all requested documents are not initially submitted or are submitted with incomplete information.
• Diligently monitor your aid progress by checking your osu.edu e-mail account and aid status online regularly.

 

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