OCU Payment Options

Financial aid, excluding Federal Work-Study, will be applied directly to your student account charges. You are responsible for paying the remaining portion of your bill. The Business Office will accept the following forms of payment:

Option 1: Payment in Full

Available to all students, no interest is charged if the balance is paid in full by the due date. Cash, personal check, payable to Ohio Christian University, or credit card payment are accepted. Payment can include completion of financial aid arrangements.

Option 2: Extended Payment Plan through AMS

This interest-free monthly payment plan is available to help you pay your education expenses as you go. There is a $50.00 enrollment fee.

An AMS Education Payment Counselor is available to help you enroll at 1-800-635-0120. Visit the AMS Website You will need a checking or savings account to complete this process.

Option 3: Third Party Payment

Students who receive a scholarship from a third party (such as a church or scholarship fund) or payment by an agency (such as vocational rehabilitation) or the military must provide official documentation from the third party verifying the amount of the scholarship/payment per semester. This documentation should list any restrictions or additional requirements.

Option 4: Employer Reimbursement

Student must provide the name of the employer, information verifying eligibility to receive reimbursement and requirements for reimbursement. Only tuition charges may be deferred in this option. Payment of fees, housing and other charges must be made by the due date. The student is ultimately responsible to OCU for payment. Any issues between the student and their employer do not, in any way, alter this responsibility. A Business Office hold will be placed on the account until payment is complete. No grades, transcripts or diploma will be released until payment is made in full.

Tuition Deferment

Tuition Deferment can be used to compliment the Employer Reimbursement payment option. Often, a company will require that a grade be earned before a student may be reimbursed for a course. The Tuition Deferment option allows a student to defer payment for a course until a grade is earned. This option requires that a valid credit card or debit card number be kept on file with Ohio Christian University. This credit card or debit card will be charged at the end of each course, upon the earning of a grade. This option allows students to carry a credit card balance for a shorter period of time before being reimbursed by the employer. To sign up for the Tuition Deferment option, please fill out the Tuition Deferment form and send it to the Ohio Christian University Financial Aid Office. Get the form »

Additional Loans

Students may apply for additional loans through Sallie Mae or a financial institution of their choosing. For more information, please contact the financial aid office.
Student Signature Loan | Parent PLUS Loan

Payment Questions?

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 740-477-7758 or 800-701-0222.