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Accept Aid Distance Education

Distance Education students, step number 1 About Aid
Distance Education students, step number 2 Apply for Aid
Distance Education students, step number 3 Accept Aid (currently selected)
Distance Education students, step number 4 Manage Aid
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​​Financial Aid Process​​​

Distance Education students, step number 1 About Aid
Distance Education students, step number 2 Apply for Aid
Distance Education students, step number 3 Accept Aid (currently selected)
Distance Education students, step number 4 Manage Aid

Once Ohio State has determined the financial aid package it can offer, you will be notified by email and given instructions to view your package. Note that Ohio State does not negotiate financial aid offers.​

You can view and accept your aid online through My Buckeye Link​. If you need help, contact Buckeye Link at 614-292-0300 or help.osu.edu, your program or the financial aid office on your regional campus.

View your aid

How to view your financial aid package

Accept/decline loans

Determine how much in loans you need or want to borrow.

Accept/decline checklist

How to accept and receive your aid.

Appeals

Significant changes in your family’s financial situation may be reviewed.

Private loans

Ohio State recommends that you exhaust your eligibility for all federal forms of aid before applying for private loans.

Loan debt management

Plan ahead and manage your debt.

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