Cost of attendanceTransfer Students

Source: https://sfa.osu.edu/transfer-student/about-aid/financial-aid-eligibility Parent: https://sfa.osu.edu/incoming-freshmen/apply-for-aid

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Ohio State determines the amount of financial aid you're eligible for by estimating the Cost of Attendance for the average student, then subtracting your Student Aid Index, taken from your FAFSA.

Cost of Attendance - Student Aid Index = Financial Need

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Cost of Attendance (COA)

The Cost of Attendance (COA) consists of the sum of educational costs payable to the school (also referred to as direct or billable costs) and costs paid to others (or indirect, non-billable or discretionary) costs. The Cost of Attendance represents the highest dollar amount of financial aid a student can receive during an academic year.\

Student Aid Index (SAI)

The SAI is the eligibility index used to determine your eligibility for federal, and in some instances, state and institutional need-based student financial aid. Generally, students with a higher SAI are eligible for less need-based financial aid. It is based upon the information provided by the student and their family on the FAFSA. \

Financial Need

The SAI is subtracted from the COA to establish your financial need, which determines how much need-based aid you are eligible for each academic year.\

​Cost of Attendance 2025-2026 Academic Year

Ohio State University full-time, two semester academic year costs* reflected below may vary by program, credit hours enrolled, and living expenses (housing, food/dining) options.\

Note: To view other cost of attendance figures, click on the appropriate tab above and select About Aid, Cost of Attendance.

Columbus campus​

Transfer Student, Ohio r​esident​​: Living on cam​pus

Transfer Student, ​Ohio r​esident​​: Living off cam​pus

Transfer Student, ​Ohio r​esident​​: Living with parent or guardian

Transfer Student, Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Transfer Student, Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living off campus

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Regional campus and ATI

Transfer Student, Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Transfer Student, ​Ohio r​esident​​: Living off cam​pus

Transfer Student, Ohio resident​​: Living with parent or guardian

Transfer Student, Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Transfer Student, Non-Ohio resident: Living off campus

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*Final tuition and fees are approved annually during the May Board of Trustees meeting and may be subject to change.\

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