A set of renewable scholarships designed to ensure that an extraordinary OHIO education is within reach, the program recognizes exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities with awards for fall 2025 incoming full-time freshmen.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers information regarding financial aid available to OHIO students. While the OHIO Southern Student Services Office is available to answer your questions and help you secure financial aid, your Financial Aid Offer will be processed by staff on our Ohio University Athens campus. Please stop by the Southern campus Student Services Office or contact the Ohio University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.
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OHIO Regional Promise
This renewable award will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees to attend an Ohio University regional campus for fall 2025 incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA who apply by December 1, 2024, and whose FAFSA results are received by OHIO's first-priority date, February 15, 2025.
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4 Years, 1 Low Price
The OHIO Guarantee means students attending Ohio University Southern will pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition and most fees for four years. During the 2024-2025 year, new Ohio residents who enroll as full-time, degree seeking students at an OHIO regional campus pay $3,181 per semester.
Financial Aid and Aid Offers
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FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application for all forms of federal, state and institutional financial aid. Students must complete the FAFSA annually. To be considered for all forms of aid, file by OHIO's first-priority date, February 15, 2025.
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Types of Aid
When it comes to paying for school, you're not alone. Financial aid is offered from many sources. Grants, scholarships, work-study and low-interest loans help make college more affordable.
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Aid Offers
Financial Aid Offers provide students with cost information, types and amounts of financial aid offered, and necessary action items. Students are encouraged to also view this information on their MyOHIO Student Center.
Scholarships
Funds for academically talented and creatively gifted students are offered by Ohio University through a variety of scholarships. Your application for admission to Ohio University serves as your application for most University scholarships. Upperclass students who submit the online scholarship application are also considered for most upperclass scholarships.
- Scholarships for Incoming Fall 2025 Freshmen: The OHIO Regional Advantage Awards program recognizes the exemplary academic achievement within our regional communities. First-year students who are new to an OHIO University regional campus in fall 2025 as full-time, degree-seeking students are eligible for consideration for the Regional Advantage Awards program (opens in a new window).
- Scholarships for Continuing Students: All currently enrolled students should complete the Online Scholarship Application (opens in a new window). The 2025-26 scholarship application opens November 1, 2024. Students must apply no later than February 1, 2025, to receive first-priority consideration. Students receiving scholarships will be notified in March.
- Search online for scholarships (opens in a new window)
- Apply for non-university scholarship opportunities (opens in a new window)
Available Scholarships at OHIO Southern
Please note: Some scholarships require additional information. For those scholarships, which are marked with an asterisk (*), the form is linked in the qualifications list and must be completed for full consideration.
Contact Us
Martha Tanedo, M.A.
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Bennett Hall - Room 134D
740.774.7733
tanedo@ohio.edu
Vicki DeLucas
Assistant Director of Regional Financial Aid
Elson Hall - Room 141
740.588.1441
delucas@ohio.edu