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Manage 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
Distance Education students, step number 4 Manage Aid (currently selected)
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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
Distance Education students, step number 4 Manage Aid (currently selected)

You should be able to manage most student financial aid matters online through buckeyelink.osu.edu by following the information and resources on this website.​ When you need help, contact Buckeye Link at 614-292-0300 or help.osu.edu or the financial aid office on your regional campus​.​

How aid is applied

Financial is listed on your Statement of Account in your Student Center.

Managing aid

Meeting requirements is key to keeping your aid.

Manage aid checklist

How to get and keep your aid.

Repaying your loans

How to find the right repayment plan.

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Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Phone: 614-292-0300

Webform: help.osu.edu​​​

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