Differential requests
University policy allows selectively differential increases in the instructional fee for professional degrees and Ohio Department of Higher Education approved tagged master's programs. Colleges charging differential fees are permitted to retain the differential portion of the instructional fee increase above any change to the university base tuition. The university base tuition has not yet been determined for FY 2025.
FY 2025 Calendar
| DESCRIPTION | DATE |
|---|---|
| Release of Guidance | 08/31/2023 |
| Unit Submission of Completed Request | 12/31/2023 |
| Review by Student Fee Review Subcommittee | Pending |
| Recommendation to Senate Fiscal Committee | Pending |
Required Information
Colleges must submit a request during the annual budget process to request a differential fee. These requests will be reviewed by Financial Planning and Analysis and the Student Fee Review Subcommittee of Senate Fiscal. The following information is required to evaluate each request.
Student fee requests should include the following information:
- The proposed amount of the new fee or existing fee change requested.
- The population to be assessed (list of courses, programs, user types, etc.).
- The amount of revenue that will be generated by the new fee or existing fee change.
- The proposed use of the new fee or existing fee change revenue.
- An explanation of how students will benefit directly from the new fee or existing fee change.
- The process and outcome of consultations with students, including whether they are supportive of the proposed new fee or fee increase and the proposed use of funds.
- The status of the approval from Graduate School and the Council on Academic Affairs subcommittee for any new or changes in differential programs.
Colleges requesting an increased differential fee for FY 2025 for an existing program, must also provide the Office of Financial Planning & Analysis with a 3-5-year financial impact projection that includes the number of students impacted, expected growth, and expected revenue generation. Proposals for new fee-paying categories are evaluated based on the overall strength of the proposal and the financial impact to the proposing college, the University, and the students.
Colleges requesting implementation of a new differential fee for a new program must have approval or concurrently be seeking approval of the Graduate School and the Council on Academic Affairs subcommittee. Documentation on the new program’s approval must be provided.
Proposed decreases in fees, including the non-resident surcharge, should be accompanied with the financial pro forma and impact for the entire University – not just the initiating unit. Therefore, any such proposal must include both the rationale for the requested change in fees and an analysis of the revenue impact on both the college and central revenues.
Please use the following guidance and templates to assist in a submission for review and consideration:
Request Submission
If you have questions or require additional information, please contact KJ Jariwala at jariwala.9@osu.edu or your unit's assigned FP&A financial analyst.