Achieve Your Dreams
Financial Aid
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.
Keep it Affordable
Think you can’t afford an ONU education? Think again.
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$23,500 Average amount of financial support awarded
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99.6% Of students receive financial support
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$52M Awarded every year in scholarships and grants
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94% Job and graduate school placement rate – well above the national average
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
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 $23,500. Estimate your cost with the Net Price Calculator.-
Submit your application by Dec. 1 for maximum scholarship consideration.
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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.
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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.
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A financial aid award package will be mailed to you after we receive your FAFSA. Only students who have been accepted to ONU receive an official financial aid package.
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To attend ONU, submit your deposit and we will send directions about your next enrollment steps.
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Attend summer orientation and finalize your enrollment and financial aid package.
Scholarships & Awards
Every year we give deserving students approximately $52 million in scholarships and awards.
Earn scholarship money in high school
Start banking dollars for your ONU tuition in high school. Earn scholarships for completing an ONU campus visit ($2,000), earning an “A” in class ($250), holding a job ($200-1,000) and more. Earn up to $48,000 by your senior year!
Additional funding avenues
How can you fund the remainder of your ONU tuition cost? You may qualify for additional federal, state and ONU grants, or check out the many public and private loan options.
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.Resources for Students and Parents
Get access to the forms and resources you need as you prepare for your college journey.
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 through the process throughout your time at ONU.