Office of the University Bursar

Announcements

  • Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP) installment due dates for Spring 2023 are January 3, February 3,  March 3, and April 3. Each installment payment must be manually initiated; automatic account withdrawals are not available. To learn more about the option to pay your tuition in installments, visit Pay in Installments - Tuition Option Payment Plan.
  • The 1098-T tax form is now available for eligible students to access online. For more information and viewing instructions, visit Tax Information: 1098-T.
  • 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?

Pay Tuition and Fees

Spring 2023 Due Date: January 3, 2023

Enroll in Direct Deposit

Student Access Only

Student Account

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

Refunds

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

Collections

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

Pay Tuition & Fees

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

External Scholarships

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

Tax Information: 1098-T

  • About IRS Form 1098-T
  • Eligibility and Issuance
  • Form Details - Box Explanation and Qualifying Expenses
  • HEERF and CARES Act
  • 1098-T FAQ

Families

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

Sponsored Students

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

More

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

Upcoming Important Dates

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Apr
3
 4th TOPP Installment Due
Apr
24
 Last Day of Classes - Term and Session 2
May
7
 Spring Semester Commencement

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
     

P: 614-292-0300
E: buckeyelink@osu.edu
F: 614-292-5587

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

Related Resources

Contact Buckeye Link

P: 614-292-0300
E: buckeyelink@osu.edu

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

Office Hours
M-R 9:00am - 5:00pm
F 9:00am - 4:00pm