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We believe college is an investment in your future. It impacts your career direction, success and opportunities for a lifetime. At Ohio Northern, you’ll find one of the highest returns in the entire state.

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Make a Sound Investment
Ranked No. 1 in Ohio for university most likely to place graduates in a job, according to career guidance site Zippia.
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Earning Potential
Ranked No. 8 for salary potential in the state of Ohio, according to PayScale.
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By combining ONU scholarships with other forms of financial aid, we continue to make a Northern education affordable for you and your family. As a result, the net cost is much more affordable than you might think.
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Our Placement rate is 97

Keep it Affordable

Think you can’t afford an ONU education? Think again.

  • $25,000 Average amount of financial support awarded
  • 99.6% Of students receive financial support
  • $57M Awarded every year in scholarships and grants
  • 96% Job and graduate school placement rate – well above the national average
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More for Less

Our path to Affordable Excellence provides a high-quality educational experience and offers high-value academic and co-curriculum programs at a competitive price.

Virtual Financial Aid Meetings

Connect with the financial aid staff in virtual meetings specifically designed for students (applied and accepted) and families. You are able to review financial aid offers, discuss payment options and outline important next steps. All virtual meetings are held on Zoom.

  • Schedule a virtual meeting
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MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT AND MAKE IT OFFICIAL

• Reserve your spot in the entering class by submitting your deposit.
• Submitting your deposit provides student access to set up your ONU email, to register for Summer Orientation and select your housing.
  • Make Your Deposit Now
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Take the next steps

Don’t get hung up on the “sticker price.” The cost of an ONU education is comparable to a public university for many students after you figure in our generous financial aid package. The average amount of financial support awarded is $25,000. Estimate your cost with the Net Price Calculator.
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  • Submit your application by Dec. 1 for maximum scholarship consideration. 

  • Come experience campus firsthand and see what ONU has to offer. While you’re here, schedule a meeting with a financial aid advisor who can walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Schedule a visit.

  • After Oct. 1, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include ONU as a school to receive your results. Our FAFSA code is 003089.

  • A financial aid offer will be mailed to you after we receive your FAFSA. Only students who have been accepted to ONU receive an official financial aid offer.

  • To attend ONU, submit your deposit, and we will send directions about your next enrollment steps. 

  • Attend summer orientation and finalize your enrollment and financial aid package. Registration will open in January.

Scholarships & Awards

Every year, we give deserving students approximately $57 million in scholarships and awards.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Law Scholarships
  • Transfer Student Scholarships
  • MSA Scholarships
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Additional funding avenues

How can you fund the remainder of your ONU tuition cost? You could qualify for additional federal, state and ONU grants, or check out the many public and private loan options.



  • Grants
  • Loans
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Reaching Out to Veterans

ONU has been consistently recognized as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. We’re committed to providing military veterans with an excellent education and pathway to the future.


Veterans Aid

Resources for Students and Parents

Get access to the forms and resources you need as you prepare for your college journey.

  • Tuition and Costs
  • FAFSA: ONU Code 003089
  • Financial Aid Code of Conduct
  • Health Professions Student Loans
  • Request to Return Funds
  • Return of Title IV Funds and Refund Policies
  • Rights and Responsibilities
  • Church Matching Grant Agreement
  • Methodist crusade
  • Drug Conviction Policy
  • SAP Policy
  • SAP Policy (Law)
  • Verification-dependent
  • Verification-independent
  • Ministerial deduction
  • CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
  • Overview of Parents Plus and Private Student Loans
  • Completing Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
  • Completing your Direct Loan Master Promissory Note
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Office Staff Listing

Click below for the Office of Financial Aid staff listing.

  • Office of Financial Aid, 419-772-2272, financial-aid@onu.edu

Connect with a financial counselor

Earning your degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make during your lifetime. Luckily, the Office of Financial Aid is here to guide and support you throughout your time at ONU.
Office of Financial Aid, 419-772-2272
Melanie Weaver, Director of Financial Aid, 419-772-2271
Jacob Short, 419-772-3504: Last names A-G
Josie Garmon, 419-772-2273: Last names H-N
Shannon Phlegar, 419-772-2241: Last names O-Z
Lori Sloan, 419-772-2700: Law
Jayme Jarrett, 419-772-2612: P5, P6, MSA
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