Make college more affordable

Money shouldn’t be the reason you hit pause on your goals. We offer scholarships and grants to help you stay focused on what matters. Many awards go unclaimed every year, and you might be exactly who they’re meant for. Take a few minutes to apply now on Scholarship Universe and let us invest in your future.

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For currently enrolled and incoming students
File your FAFSA
Check application deadlines below

FAFSA opens

October 1, 2026
Gather all the information you'll need to submit the application, including tax returns, current cash, savings and checking account balances. Net worth of investments, businesses and farms. Parent and dependent SSNs.

Scholarship Universe opens

December 1, 2026
Browse our new single source for Ohio State and external scholarships.

Priority deadline for completion of university scholarships

February 1, 2027
Get your applications in!

Priority deadline for CFAES and academic unit scholarships

February 15, 2027
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University Financial Aid Information

For questions regarding your statement of account or financial aid packages, please contact Buckeye Link, the Student Financial Aid Office.

Student jobs

Undergraduate Job Opportunities

Our Career Development Office works with our internal college partners to host career fairs and connect students to job opportunities across CFAES, the university and external partners.

Federal Work Study

Ohio State offers Federal Work-Study Program for eligible students who are enrolled at least part time. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Funding support for you

CFAES Emergency Student Aid Fund

Life happens. We understand. For short-term financial emergencies, you can apply for emergency aid to help with utility shut-off, risk of eviction, car repairs, medical bills or other urgent needs.
Apply for emergency aid

CFAES Experiential Learning Fund

Undergrads enrolled full-time in our Columbus or Wooster campus are eligible to apply for funds to support activities, programs and learning experiences that compliment your classroom learning. Could be a workshop, training session or professional development.
Apply for learning funds

External scholarships

Our students are often supported with external scholarships from local organizations and community groups, agricultural, technical or professional associations, even employers, foundations and industry partners.

Did you receive an external scholarship? Please make checks payable to The Ohio State University, labeled with your full name and Ohio State ID or lastname.# on the memo line or with attached documentation.

Mail external scholarship checks to:

Office of the University Bursar – External Scholarships
The Ohio State University
PO Box 183248
Columbus, OH 43218-3248

Still have questions? 

Please contact CFAES Scholarships at CFAES-Scholarships@osu.edu.