Frequently Asked Questions - Undergraduate Programs
Financial aid is any kind of money that is either given or loaned to a student for a period of time, which can assist in paying for school. Last year at Ohio Christian University, our students received over 11.4 million dollars in financial assistance of some type.
Ohio Christian University does accept funds through military benefits. For questions about the program, ask your military contact or OCU VA Certifying Official, Wes Brothers at 740-477-7757.
To apply for financial aid, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. By completing the FAFSA, you are applying for federal grants and loans, along with state grants. Your financial aid advisor cannot determine your financial aid eligibility until you have completed and signed the FAFSA. The FAFSA must be completed annually. The deadline to complete the FAFSA and be eligible for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant is October 1st.
The FAFSA will ask for specific tax information. Therefore, you will need to be prepared to enter information that can be found on the following items:
- Your (and your parents', if you are a dependent student) 1040 tax forms from last year. For example, if you are going to be entering school anytime during the 2011-2012 school year, you will need to obtain your 1040 tax forms from the year 2010.
- Any W2 forms from your employer (and your parents’ employer, if you are a dependent student) from last year.
You may contact your financial aid advisor for assistance in one of the following ways:
For students enrolled in the AIM Adult Programs
- Email: spayton@ohiochristian.edu
- Phone: 740-477-7864 or toll-free @ 1-877-496-8342
- Students may use the two available computers in the Financial Aid Office, located in the second floor of Johnson Hall, to fill out their FAFSA. The computer lab located in the OCU library may also be used.
- Note to AIM students: If you do not have a computer with internet access, you will need to gain access to one via family, local library or otherwise. You will need this in order to complete coursework, download course guides, etc.
For students enrolled in the Traditional Undergraduate program
- E-mail: finaid@ohiochristian.edu
- Phone: 740-477-7716 or toll-free at 1-877-7OCU-NOW
- The Traditional Financial Aid Office is located in the second floor of Johnson Hall. There are two computers available for student use in this office.
- The computer lab(s) in the OCU library may be used as well.
This is very important! When asked to enter your school code on the FAFSA, please remember us! OHIO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL CODE IS: 003030.
The traditional program has many scholarships available for students based on academics, leadership, affiliations and residency. Please take a look at the website for more details.
The AIM program tuition is significantly discounted, but there are some discounts offered for being members of certain organizations or churches. Please check with your AIM recruiter for more details.
Go ahead and see your advisor! Setting up your class schedule will keep you from paying the $100 late registration fee. (Any late payment fees will still apply according the Financial Aid payment policy.)
Go ahead and see your advisor! Setting up your class schedule will keep you from paying the $100 late registration fee. (Late payment fees may still apply, as determined by the Financial Aid office.)
