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Financial Aid Priority Deadlines - 2024-2025 Aid Year 

Students who meet the priority deadlines will be given first consideration for university administered aid. Applications received after the priority deadlines will be awarded university administered aid on a funds available basis. 
 

Checklist for Applying for Financial Aid

Important Changes to 2024-2025 FAFSA 

FAFSA Application will be made available after December 1
The 2024-2025 FAFSA will have fewer questions, reducing complexity for students and families
All “contributors” must provide financial information
All FAFSA applicants must use the IRS Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to share tax information, streamlining the process
SAI Replaces EFC-Aid will be determined using the Student Aid Index (SAI) instead of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) 
The number of family members in college will not be considered when calculating SAI
Family farms and small businesses must be reported assets- When required, families must now report the value of their small business or family farm. If the family farm includes the principal place of residence, applicants should determine the total net value of all farm assets and subtract the net value of their principal residence to determine the final value of their farm assets.

Future Student? 
Ohio State ATI Financial Aid Checklist

Current or Campus Change Student?
Ohio State ATI Financial Aid Checklist

  • Apply for admission to Ohio State ATI. Financial Aid cannot be offered until you have been admitted. For priority consideration, you must be admitted by February 15, which means you should apply for admission at least 5 to 6 weeks prior to February 15. Apply for admission online now.
  • The student and parent should begin the financial aid application process by each obtaining his or her own FSA ID.  The FSA ID allows the parent and student to electronically sign the FAFSA. To obtain a FSA ID go to https://fsaid.ed.gov.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use the Ohio State University school code of 003090. You will file the FAFSA using prior prior year income. All FAFSA applicants must use the IRS Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to share tax information, streamlining the process. File by the deadline (February 15);  Note: For priority consideration the FAFSA must be received by the federal processor on or before the priority deadline of February 15, 2024The university priorty deadline for the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been extended to March 15, 2024
  • Complete the Ohio State ATI Scholarship Application online.  Note: The application must be completed online. Priority deadline February 15, 2024. Students must apply for admission to complete the application. 
  • Complete the University ScholarshipUniverse Application on or before the priority deadline of February 1, 2024. Note: Students must apply for admission to complete the application. The university priorty deadline for the 2024-2025 Scholarship Universe Application has been extended to March 15, 2024
  • Students must re-apply for financial aid and scholarships each and every academic year.