Frequently Asked Questions
My classes are being billed at a non-residency rate instead of residency. Who should I contact? Will the fees be corrected for retro amounts?
Contact the Bursar’s office at 614-292-1056. Previous semester fees are not corrected.
If the classes I am taking are a job requirement, do I have to pay taxes?
If you are a graduate student taking classes, you must pay taxes on any education assistance received over $5,250 per calendar year.
If an employee disagrees with the fees category being billed (graduate or undergraduate), whom do they contact?
Employees may notify University Bursar at bursar@osu.edu or call 614-292-1056
Do employees have to fill out an application to be eligible for classes?
No application is required for employees. They may register for classes on the University Registrar’s website.
If an employee disagrees with the amount they are charged for fees, who do they notify?
Employees may notify University Bursar at bursar@osu.edu or call 614-292-1056
How do employees sign up their dependents for classes?
Employee fills out an on-line application from Human Resources website, retirees must fill out a paper form from Human Resources.
How do employees sign up for classes?
Review the Faculty & Staff Tuition Assistance guidelines on the Human Resources website and University Registrar’s website.
Are Graduate classes for employees taxable?
Yes. Any graduate tuition assistance fees paid by the university in excess of $5,250 per calendar year is taxable based on your current W-4 exemptions.
Are Graduate classes for dependents taxable?
Yes. All graduate classes for dependents are taxable. There is no exempt amount for dependent tuition benefits.
Are Undergraduate classes taxable for dependents?
If the dependent cannot be claimed on the employee’s current year federal tax return, then undergraduate dependent tuition is taxable.
Are Undergraduate classes taxable for employees?
No. Undergraduate classes are not taxable, unless the employee is a graduate level student taking undergraduate courses.