Transfer Costs and Aid

Athens Campus Tuition (estimates per year)

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*All tuition, fees, and expenses are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.

Additional details about tuition and fees can be found at the Office of the Bursar. At OHIO, you can choose from a variety of room and meal plans to meet your price point. A Standard Double room is among the most affordable housing options, and the Traditional 14 is the lowest-priced meal plan for first-year students living on campus. Second-year students have additional meal plan options. Details about housing options and costs can be found at Housing and Residence Life, and more information about meal plan options can be found at Culinary Services.

Ohio Residency

Students classified as Ohio residents for tuition purposes receive the benefit of a state-supported education, funded largely by the taxpayers of Ohio.

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The OHIO Guarantee

The OHIO Guarantee enables students (Ohio residents and nonresidents alike) to pay a single fixed rate that covers tuition, room and meal plan, and fees for four years. Costs will be set by the Board of Trustees and will remain steady across a student's four years at OHIO.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

At OHIO, we understand that higher education is an investment in your future, and we're committed to transparency, predictability, and investing in students like you through financial aid and scholarships. In 2021, 96 percent of all OHIO students received financial assistance such as grants, loans, scholarships, and/or Federal Work-Study. Ohio University provides all federal Title IV need-based financial aid programs; all Ohio aid programs; and a variety of grants, loans and scholarships. Need-based financial assistance is available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Select a link below to learn more about types of aid offered to incoming transfer students:

Transfer Scholarships

Need-based Aid

Additional Financial Assistance

Veterans Administration Educational Benefits

If you are currently serving or have retired from the military, you or your spouse may be able to use funding through the GI Bill.

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Second Chance Grant Program

Ohio residents who have earned some college credit but no degree may be eligible for the Second Chance Grant Program. The program provides $2,000 grants to eligible students re-enrolling at a qualifying institution to obtain a degree or credential. Questions about eligibility should be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141.

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More Information

More information about financial aid and scholarships is available on the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website.

Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships