Student Financial Aid

HEERF Reporting

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting

The following information is provided to comply with the Department of Education's HEERF reporting requirements.

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III institutional and student grant funds.

First Quarter 2023:

Posted 04/05/2023

Fourth Quarter 2022:

Posted 01/10/2023

Third Quarter 2022:

Posted 10/10/2022

Second Quarter 2022:

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) (HEERF II) & American Rescue Plan (ARP) (HEERF III)

Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students

The following information is provided to comply with the Department of Education's CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) reporting requirements.

Student Funds Reporting for 1st Quarter: January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022:

Posted 04/08/2022

(1) The Ohio State University acknowledges and has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

(2) The total amount of funds that the institution has been allocated from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs is $79,284,377.

(3) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) between January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022, is $5,007,976.

(4) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) is 74,862.

(5) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs between January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022, is 4213.

(6) The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

  1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established. In addition to the application, the university proactively awarded additional HEERF funds to students who submitted and were approved for a Special Circumstance (EFC) appeal and were enrolled Spring 2022. 
  2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students.
  3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education.
  4.  Between January 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022, the average amount awarded to a student under CRRSAA and ARP(a)(1) is $1,189.

(7) Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application.

Student Funds Reporting for 4th Quarter: October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021:

Posted 01/10/2022

(1) The Ohio State University acknowledges and has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

(2) The total amount of funds that the institution has been allocated from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs is $79,284,377.

(3) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, is $5,524,541.

(4) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) is 73,948.

(5) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, is 3517.

(6) The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

  1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established.
  2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students.
  3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education.
  4.  Between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student under CRRSAA and ARP(a)(1) is $1,571.

(7) Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application.

Student Funds Reporting for 3rd Quarter: July 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021:

Posted 10/08/2021

(1) The Ohio State University acknowledges and has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

(2) The total amount of funds that the institution has been allocated from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs is $79,284,377.

(3) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) between July 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, is $47,220,653.

(4) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) is 71,927.

(5) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) programs between July 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, is 25,514.

(6) The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

  1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established.
  2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students.
  3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education.
  4. In addition to the emergency grant application available for students to complete, the university recognizes the significant hardship that COVID-19 has created for our students with the greatest need and awarded a third round of emergency grants to students. Eligible undergraduate, graduate and professional students who were enrolled in summer and/or autumn semester 2021 received grants ranging from $250 to $3000 based on financial need. Students were notified of the awards via direct email. These notifications included information that funds may be used toward any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as tuition, food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and childcare expenses. Awards were made on September 8th and 9th, 2021 and direct notifications were sent to students on September 10, 2021. In addition, the university notified the campus community via a media release on September 10,2021. 

    Between July 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student under CRRSAA and ARP(a)(1) is $1,851.


(7) Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application.


CARES Act (HEERF I)

Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students

The following information is provided to comply with the Department of Education's CARES Act Reporting requirements. This information is limited to CARES Act funding and does not include grant programs utilizing institutional funds. Ohio State has expended all HEERF I student funds.

Reporting as of: June 30, 2021:

Posted 07/09/2021

The Ohio State University submitted a Funding Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to the Department of Education in April, 2020. Pursuant to this agreement, Ohio State assures that no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(A)(1) of the CARES Act are being used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Ohio State was allocated $21,442,608 from the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act as of June 30, 2021 is $21,442,608. Ohio State has distributed all HEERF I funds.

The total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(a) of the CARES Act is 53,892.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act as of June 30, 2021 is 17275.

The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act has been established. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. As of June 30, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student is $1241.

2. In addition to the emergency grant application available for students to complete, the university recognizes the significant hardship that COVID-19 has created for our students with the greatest need and awarded Pell eligible, undergraduate students $1,000 CARES grants. Students were notified of the awards via direct email. These notifications include information that funds may be used for allowable expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care expenses.

Awards were made on May 26 and direct notifications were sent to students on the same date.  In addition, the university notified the campus community via a media release on May 27.

Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application. 

Reporting as of: March 31, 2021:

Updated 04/09/2021

The Ohio State University submitted a Funding Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to the Department of Education in April, 2020. Pursuant to this agreement, Ohio State assures that no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(A)(1) of the CARES Act are being used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Ohio State was allocated $21,442,608 from the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act as of March 31, 2021 is $21,168,381. Ohio State will report updates quarterly, as awarding emergency funds continues.

The total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(a) of the CARES Act is 53,892.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act as of March 31, 2021 is 17,124. Ohio State continues to award emergency funds.

The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act has been established. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. As of March 31, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student is $1,236.

Ohio State announced the availability of emergency grants in a message sent on April 21, 2020, to all students, and the president reiterated that message in several follow-up emails to the university community. Additionally, the university amplified awareness through a media release and social media. Student notifications include information that funds may be used for allowable expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care expenses.

2. In addition to the emergency grant application available for students to complete, the university recognizes the significant hardship that COVID-19 has created for our students with the greatest need and awarded Pell eligible, undergraduate students $1,000 CARES grants. Students were notified of the awards via direct email. These notifications include information that funds may be used for allowable expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care expenses.

Awards were made on May 26 and direct notifications were sent to students on the same date.  In addition, the university notified the campus community via a media release on May 27.

Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application. 


Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) (HEERF II)

Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students

The following information is provided to comply with the Department of Education's CRRSAA Reporting requirements. This information is limited to CRRSSAA (HEERF II) student funding and does not include grant programs utilizing institutional funds.

Reporting as of: June 30, 2021:

Posted: 07/09/2021

The Ohio State University certified with the Department of Education in January, 2021 receipt of funding for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Pursuant to this agreement, Ohio State assures that no less than 50 percent of the funds received under the CRRSAA Act are being used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Ohio State was allocated $21,442,608 from the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA (HEERF II) funds as of June 30, 2021 is $18,743,443. Ohio State will report updates quarterly as awarding emergency funds continues.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under the CRRSAA program is 56,219.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program as of June 30, 2021 is 20,958. Ohio State continues to award emergency funds.

The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established. 

2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students. 

3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. As of June 30, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student is $894. 

4. In addition to the emergency grant application available for students to complete, the university recognizes the significant hardship that COVID-19 has created for our students with the greatest need and awarded undergraduate, graduate and professional students with an Expected  Family Contribution that aligned with the ranges for a Federal Pell grant as well as moderate income undergraduate students utilizing a tiered approach to provide direct grants between $500 and $1000.  Students were notified of the awards via direct email. These notifications include information that funds may be used for allowable expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and childcare expenses. Awards were made on March 11, 2021 and direct notifications were sent to students on the same date.  In addition, the university notified the campus community via a media release on 03/12/2021. 

Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application.

Reporting as of: June 09, 2021:

Posted: 06/11/2021

The Ohio State University certified with the Department of Education in January, 2021 receipt of funding for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Pursuant to this agreement, Ohio State assures that no less than 50 percent of the funds received under the CRRSAA Act are being used to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Ohio State was allocated $21,442,608 from the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA (HEERF II) funds as of June 09, 2021 is $18,587,119 Ohio State will report updates quarterly as awarding emergency funds continues.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under the CRRSAA program is 56,219.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program as of June 09, 2021 is 20,882. Ohio State continues to award emergency funds.

The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established. 

2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students. 

3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. As of June 9, 2021, the average amount awarded to a student is $890. 

4. In addition to the emergency grant application available for students to complete, the university recognizes the significant hardship that COVID-19 has created for our students with the greatest need and awarded undergraduate, graduate and professional students with an Expected  Family Contribution that aligned with the ranges for a Federal Pell grant as well as moderate income undergraduate students utilizing a tiered approach to provide direct grants between $500 and $1000.  Students were notified of the awards via direct email. These notifications include information that funds may be used for allowable expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and childcare expenses. Awards were made on March 11, 2021 and direct notifications were sent to students on the same date.  In addition, the university notified the campus community via a media release on 03/12/2021. 

Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application.


American Rescue Plan (ARP) (HEERF III)

Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students

OSU has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has allocated the applicable amount of funds designated under ARP (a)(1) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

The total amount of funds that the institution has been allocated  from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under ARP (a)(1) programs is: $57,841,769.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under ARP (a)(1)   as of  06/30/2021 is 0.

The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under  ARP (a)(1) is TBD.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under  ARP (a)(1)  program as of 06/30/2021 is 0.

The methods utilized to determine distribution of emergency funds are as follows:

1. An application process for students to request funds for their expenses for any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise as a result of COVID-19 pandemic such as food, housing, tuition, course materials, technology, health care and child-care expenses has been established. 

2. The Emergency Grant Application is available to all students. 

3. Award amounts are determined by Ohio State based upon an individualized review of the student emergency grant application in accordance with guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education.

Ohio State students can visit the Student Financial Aid COVID-19 webpage for additional information and specific guidance regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including to review program information, eligibility requirements and directions for submitting an application. 

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting

The Ohio State University Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports for HEERF I, II, and II (a)(1) Institutional portion (a)(2), and (a)(3) if applicable.

Reports covering the 1st Quarter ending March 31, 2022:

Posted 04/08/2022

HEERF II and III

Reports covering the 4th Quarter ending December 31, 2021:

Originally posted 01/10/2022, updated 04/08/2022

Reports covering the 3rd Quarter ending September 30, 2021:

Posted 10/08/2021


HEERF I

Reports covering the quarter ending September 30, 2020:

Originally posted 10/08/2020, updated 01/29/2021

Reports covering the quarter ending December 31, 2020:
Reports covering the quarter ending March 31, 2021:


HEERF II

Reports covering the quarter ending March 31, 2021:

Posted 06/29/2021

Reports covering the quarter ending June 30, 2021:

Posted 07/09/2021

HEERF III

Reports covering the quarter ending June 30, 2021:

Posted 07/09/2021