Activate username and password
Within three days of applying, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. This email will include your OSU ID and Ohio State username (lastname.#). Follow the instructions in the email to activate your Ohio State username (lastname.#).
If you have problems activating, contact our IT Service Desk at 614-688-4357 or 8help@osu.edu.
Check application status
Log in to your Applicant Center to check the status of your application and all requirements. Required application materials must be received at Ohio State by the application deadline.
File the FAFSA
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the first step to be considered for any type of federal or state aid and most institutional aid (including some scholarships). Every student is encouraged to file the FAFSA.
The Ohio State University has a 2024-25 priority filing date of March 15. You can still submit your FAFSA after that date, but be aware that filing before will provide you maximum aid consideration.
Submit ScholarshipUniverse application
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 10,000 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.
Apply by the priority date of March 15 for most institutional scholarships awarded through ScholarshipUniverse.
Apply for Ohio State Newark scholarships
Ohio State Newark offers scholarships exclusive to students at the Newark campus. While most scholarships are awarded based on your admission application and FAFSA, there are some special-eligibility scholarships that do require a separate application. Explore exclusive Ohio State Newark scholarships typically available in January each year, and complete the online applications by March 15.