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Financial Aid is available for students who participate in a study abroad program. However, you must be formally accepted into a study abroad program through the Office of International Affairs before aid eligibility can be determined. The Office of International Affairs will provide you with a budget sheet detailing the costs of your study abroad. This budget sheet, in combination with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), OSU Scholarship Application and other elements, will be used to calculate how much money you will be awarded for the quarter you plan to study abroad.

Types of Financial Aid

The following types of financial aid can be used towards a study abroad program:

  • Alternative Loan
  • Direct Student Loans
  • Ohio Instructional Grant
  • Ohio State Merit Scholarships
  • Ohio State Need-based Scholarships
  • Parent (PLUS) Loan
  • Pell Grant
  • Perkins Loan
  • SEOG Grant
  • University Loan

Financial Aid Checklist

Use the following checklist to ensure that paperwork has been completed by the appropriate deadlines:

  • Complete the FAFSA form or renewal FAFSA by March 1st and submit to the Federal Processor.
  • Complete the OSU Scholarship Application by March 1st and submit to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  • Submit your Office of International Education Financial Aid Budget Sheet to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
  • Schedule an appointment with a financial aid counselor at least one month before you depart.
  • If you are borrowing any type of loan, sign and submit all required promissory notes or acceptance forms.
  • Sign up for Direct Deposit with The Office of the Bursar (room 220 Lincoln Tower).

Office of Student Financial Aid
Address: 340 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-0300 or 1-800-678-6440
Fax: (614) 292-9264
Email: sfa-finaid@osu.edu
Website: sfa.osu.edu

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