Important datesTransfer Students
Source: https://sfa.osu.edu/transfer-student/apply-for-aid/important-dates Parent: https://sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/apply-for-aid
Pay attention to timelines, especially priority dates.
| Activity | |
|---|---|
| Apply for admission at apply.osu.edu | |
| Available | |
| Priority date | Spring 2026: - November 1, 2025 (Columbus campus) - December 1, 2025 (Regional and ATI)* Autumn 2026: - May 15, 2026 (Columbus campus) - July 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)* Summer 2026: - March 1, 2026 (Columbus campus) - April 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)* |
| FAFSA Ohio State's school code: 003090 | |
| Available | 2025-2026: December 1, 2024 2026-2027: October 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | 2025-2026: February 1, 2025 2026-2027: February 1, 2026 |
| Scholarship Universe | |
| Available | 2025-2026: December 1, 2024 2026-2027: December 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | 2025-2026: February 1, 2025 2026-2027: February 1, 2026 Priority date for most institutional scholarships awarded through Scholarship Universe |
| * Regional campuses and ATI: We strongly encourage you to apply by the deadline as courses and financial aid are subject to availability. After the deadline, contact the appropriate regional campus to schedule an appointment to apply in-person. |
Pay attention to timelines, especially priority dates.
| Activity | Available | Priority date |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for admission at apply.osu.edu | Spring 2026: - November 1, 2025 (Columbus campus) - December 1, 2025 (Regional and ATI)* Autumn 2026: - May 15, 2026 (Columbus campus) - July 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)* Summer 2026: - March 1, 2026 (Columbus campus) - April 15, 2026 (Regional and ATI)* | |
| FAFSA Ohio State's school code: 003090 | 2025-2026: December 1, 2024 2026-2027: October 1, 2025 | 2025-2026: February 1, 2025 2026-2027: February 1, 2026 |
| Scholarship Universe | 2025-2026: December 1, 2024 2026-2027: December 1, 2025 | 2025-2026: February 1, 2025 2026-2027: February 1, 2026 Priority date for most institutional scholarships awarded through Scholarship Universe |
| * Regional campuses and ATI: We strongly encourage you to apply by the deadline as courses and financial aid are subject to availability. After the deadline, contact the appropriate regional campus to schedule an appointment to apply in-person. |
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