Student Financial Aid

Pay attention to timelines, especially priority dates.
​ActivityAvailable​Priority date

Apply for admission at apply.osu.edu



 


Spring 2026: 

  • November 1, 2025 (Columbus campus)

  • December 1, 2025 (Regional and ATI)* 

Autumn 2026: 

  • May 15, 2026 (Columbus campus) 

  • July 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)*

Summer 2026: 

  • March 1, 2026 (Columbus campus)

  • April 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)*

FAFSA​

Ohio State's school code: 003090

2025-2026: December 1, 2024

2026-2027: October 1, 2025

2025-2026: February 1, 2025

2026-2027: February 1, 2026

Scholarship Universe

2025-2026: December 1, 2024


2026-2027: December 1, 2025

2025-2026: February 1, 2025

2026-2027: February 1, 2026

Priority date for most institutional scholarships awarded through Scholarship Universe

​* Regional campuses and ATI: We strongly encourage you to apply by the deadline as courses and financial aid are subject to availability.  After the deadline, contact the appropriate regional campus to schedule an appointment to apply in-person. ​ ​