Your Statement of Account details your fees for the upcoming term, including tuition, housing, safety, health insurance, and any account holds. It also shows scholarships, financial aid, loans, and payments.The statement can be viewed in your Student Center via Buckeye Link.
Fees are due 1 week (7 calendar days) prior to the beginning of classes. Fees paid after the due date incur late penalties as follows:
- Day after due dates - $200
- After the 2nd Friday - increases to $300
To avoid late penalties, make your payment by the due date using one of these methods:
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Online Payment: From your Student Center, go to “Make a Payment” and follow the instructions. Payments post in real-time.
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Mail Payment: Print a payment coupon and mail it with your check to the Office of the University Bursar.
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Parent/Guardian Payment: Set up a Guardian account in your Student Center.
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Debit/Credit Card: Pay online with a 2.85% non-refundable convenience fee. Payments post in real-time.
Please note that Housing may assess additional late payment penalties.
Financial Aid: Pending aid will show on your statement and disburse 10 days before classes start. If aid exceeds charges, refunds are direct-deposited or mailed. Sign up for direct deposit in your Student Center.
TOPP: The Tuition Option Payment Plan allows four monthly payments per term with a $30 fee. First payment is due one week before classes.You must reapply each term. To learn more about the TOPP Program visit https://busfin.osu.edu/bursar/student-payments/tuition-option-payment-plan.
Health Insurance: Required for students enrolled half-time or more. Visit the OSU Student Health Insurance page for details. For more information visit: https://shi.osu.edu/about-the-health-insurance-requirement/
Refunds: If aid exceeds charges, refunds are direct-deposited or mailed. Sign up for direct deposit in your Student Center.Refunds are usually credited to your bank account within 1-3 business days.
Please Note: Paying fees tells us you intend to come to school for the upcoming term, allowing us to finalize your enrollment and assign a place for you in the classes for which you have registered. If you decide NOT to enroll for classes and your fees are to be paid in full by financial aid, you must contact the Academic Affairs Office at (330) 287-1303 to cancel your registration.
Click here to view slides regarding statement of account review and making a payment.
Questions about paying fees:
Contact Cindy Shelly
330-287-1264
shelly.12@osu.edu