Office of
Business and Finance

Office of the University Bursar

Welcome to the Office of the University Bursar

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Pay your tuition. Get help with your bill. Learn about your student account.
Pay Tuition and Fees
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Spring 2025 Tuition and Fees Due:

December 30, 2024

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Tuition Option Payment Plan

Spring 2025 Due Dates:
December 30, January 30, March 1, March 30

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Enroll in Direct Deposit

Get your refund faster and securely! 
Student Access Only 

Announcements

  • Statements of account for Spring 2025 are now available. Log into your My Buckeye Link account to view; Ohio State does not mail or email your bill to you. To make a payment, visit Pay Tuition and Fees.
  • Visit the Academic Calendar to stay informed about upcoming important dates and timelines associated with student academic business!
  • Family and friends: do you financially support an Ohio State student? Note that we cannot release information specific to your student's account unless they have added you to their Student Information Release (SIR). Ohio State does not offer a parent or family portal that allows you to access your student's account directly.

How Can We Help You?

Student Account

  • My Buckeye Link & Statement of Account
  • Important Dates
  • Financial Responsibility 
  • Tuition & Fees Assessment
  • More
Go to Student Account

Pay Tuition and Fees

  • Pay Tuition & Fees
  • Processing Timelines
  • Payment Options
  • Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP)
  • More
Go to Tuition and Fees

Families

  • Financial Overview for Families
  • Authorized Payer
  • Student Information Release (FERPA)
  • Support Your Student
Go to Families

Refunds

  • Enroll in Direct Deposit
  • Change Bank Account Information
  • About Refunds
  • Parent PLUS Loan Refunds
  • Refund Troubleshooting
  • Stop Payment
Go to Refunds

External Scholarships

  • Submit an External Scholarship
  • External Scholarships with Other Financial Aid
  • External Scholarship Posting Policies
Go to External Scholarships

Sponsored Students

  • Submit an Authorization/Voucher
  • Sponsor Billing
  • Military & Veteran Students
  • Sponsored Student Responsibilities 
Go to Sponsored Students

Collections

  • Pay Past Due Tuition & Fees
  • Establish a Repayment Plan for an Account in Collections
  • Collections Timeline and Impacts
  • Ohio Attorney General
Go to Collections

Tax Info: 1098-T

  • About IRS Form 1098-T
  • Eligibility and Issuance
  • Form Details - Box Explanation and Qualifying Expenses
  • 1098-T FAQ
Go to Tax Info: 1098-T

More

  • Tuition Assistance: Employee, Dependent, Graduate Student
  • Perkins, HPSL, University Loans
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Compliance
  • About Bursar & FAQ
Learn more about the Bursar

Can’t Find Your Answer Here? Contact Buckeye Link

Buckeye Link is Ohio State’s one stop customer service center for taking care of the business of being a Buckeye. Buckeye Link can assist you with questions about the following topics and more. 

  • Student Financial Account – statement of account; tuition and fees assessment;  payment options; refunds  
  • Financial Aid – changes to award package; additional aid options; aid appeals
  • Registration – adding and dropping courses; enrollment verification; transcripts

Contact

P: 614-292-0300
F: 614-292-5587
W: help.osu.edu

Office Location

1st Floor Lobby
Student Academic Services Building
281 W. Lane Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Drop-In Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

 

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