Cost of attendanceDistance Education

Source: https://sfa.osu.edu/distance-education/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 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 For-credit Online Degree Programs

Below is the Cost of Attendance for any student that is EXCLUSIVELY (defined as ALL classes for the semester/term are for-credit online degree or certificate program(s) listed at Ohio State Online) enrolled in For-credit Online Degree Programs. These tables reflect full-time, two semester academic year costs*, which 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 Undergraduate For-credit Online Degree Program

Ohio r​esident​​: Living on cam​pus

Ohio r​esident​​: Living off cam​pus

Ohio r​esident​​: Living with parent or guardian

Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living off campus

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Regional and ATI Undergraduate For-credit Online Program

Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Ohio r​esident​​: Living off cam​pus

Ohio resident​​: Living with parent or guardian

Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living on campus

Non-Ohio resident: Living off campus

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Graduate For-credit Online Degree Program

Ohio r​esident​​ Living off campus

Non-​Ohio resident​​: Living off campus

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

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