​STEP 1: Apply for admission

Go to apply.osu.edu.​

STEP 2: Apply at ScholarshipUniverse

The university offers hundreds of special-eligibility scholarships with a wide variety of eligibility criteria. ScholarshipUniverse is a scholarship-matching tool that simplifies the process of finding and applying for scholarships from Ohio State and more than 12,000 external sources, such as churches, professional, civic or service organizations, private foundations, the military, and more.

Log in to ScholarshipUniverse using your Ohio State username (lastname.#) and password and create your account. Based on your profile and your current academic status at Ohio State, you'll be matched with scholarships that you might qualify for. Be sure to complete all required steps. See user instructions and tips.

STEP 3: Watch for your financial aid offer from Ohio State

If you are eligible for financial aid, you will receive an aid notification email (April for incoming freshmen, mid-summer for continuing students). Check your university email account for your aid notification email and follow the instructions to review your package. Keep your contact information current via buckeylink.osu.edu​.