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How To Complete a Paper Check

  • Date: the date the check is written in MM/DD/YYYY format.
  • Pay to the Order of : The Ohio State University (Ohio State or OSU are also acceptable)
  • Courtesy Box: amount you are paying in numbers. This must match the legal line; if it does not, the amount spelled out on the Legal Line will be recorded to your account.
  • Legal Line: amount you are paying in words. This must match the Courtesy Box; if it does not, this is the amount that will be recorded to your account.
  • Memo: enter your full name and OSU ID number here.
  • Signature: signature of the person who authorizes the withdrawal of funds. This should match the contact information in the top left corner of the check.

    sample check
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