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Registration & Fees at a Glance:Spring Quarter 2008

Fee Information

Adjusting, Adding, or Dropping Fees
Definition of Enrollment Status
Fee Payment Deadline
Fee Payment Instructions
Financial Aid Information
Forfeiture/Refund of Fees
Insuring Your Paid Status
Payment Deadlines & Penalties
Tuition Fee Tables
Tuition Option Payment Plan (T.O.P.P.)

Other Information

Attendance in Class
Making Schedule Adjustments
Selective Service Registration
Special Notes
Wait List Information

Contact Information

Useful Web Sites
Useful E-Mail Addresses
Important Phone Numbers

Fee Payment Deadline

The Fee Payment Deadline for Spring Quarter 2008 is Monday March 24, 2008 unless otherwise noted on your Statement of Account.

NOTE: It is a student's responsibility to know their payment due date. On line payments can be made and an official copy of the bill can be printed at: http://www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu.

Fees and Deposits only e-mails reminders about your Statement of Account. Paper Statements of Account are no longer mailed.

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Fee Payment Instructions

If you are NOT attending: Contact your college office as soon as possible but no later than March 28, 2008.

IF YOU OWE MONEY: SAVE TIME & MONEY BY PAYING FEES ONLINE. Submit payment by the first day of classes unless otherwise indicated.

Payment On-Line: Click on www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu, then Students, then Quikpay.

Other Payment Options: Your payment must be postmarked or made in person by the first day of classes.

Payment by Mail: Mail your check or money order payable to The Ohio State University with your Statement of Account* (see note below). An official copy of your statement can be printed at www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu. While it is not required, including the student's social security number with payment speeds processing. Do not use campus or metered mail. Send payment to:

Fees and Deposits
The Ohio State University
Department 0997
Columbus, Ohio 43271-0997

*Mail all scholarship check(s) under separate cover to: 220 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43210-1203. Please include a copy of your statement of account.

Payment in Person: Make payment in person to:

Fees and Deposits
220 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive
Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm

SPECIAL NOTE: STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT IS PAPERLESS
Fees and Deposits only e-mails reminders. After you register for classes, please access your Statement of Account at: http://www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu.

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Tuition Fee Tables

2008 Spring Quarter Student Tuition and Fee Tables PDF format printer friendly! (new window)

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For an explanation of the different "fees", click here.

SPECIAL NOTES REGARDING TUITION & FEES:

Non-Resident Surcharge and Selective Service Registration
If you are a male between the ages of 18-26, you must report your selective service number to the Office of the University Registrar, 320 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, 292-9330, or non-resident fees will be assessed, in compliance with state law. If needed, you may obtain your selective service number by calling (847) 688-6888 or at http://www.sss.gov.

Regional Campus versus Main Campus Fees
Effective Winter Quarter 2003, the Office of the University Registrar began adjusting official campus of enrollment for students based upon where the majority of the classes are taken. Students will be billed based on the campus where the student is registered for the majority of hours. For students who have been registered through a regional campus, they are only switched to Columbus if they meet the selective admission criteria of 2.0 GPA with 30 cumulative hours (to be increased to 45 hours in Autumn 2003). Students who are taking half at a regional and half at the main campus will remain enrolled at the original campus. For details regarding the university policy, "click here" to visit the web site.

Non-Resident Fees
If you have any questions regarding the non-resident fee or if you need information regarding your eligibility to be classified as an Ohio resident for tuition surcharge purposes, immediately contact the Office of the University Registrar 292-9330, 320 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210. Please note that students are expected to make full payment (including non-resident fees) by their appropriate payment due date. Payment deadlines may not be waived or extended while a student’s residency status is under review. You may also click on this link to be taken to the Registrar's web site on Ohio Residency for Tuition Purposes.

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Tuition Option Payment Plan (T.O.P.P.)

T.O.P.P. is a payment plan that allows you or your family to pay tuition and other University expenses in two monthly installments per quarter without interest charges. An enrollment fee of $35.00 will enroll you in the program for the entire academic year (Autumn through Summer). NOTE: You must reapply each year.

You may enroll in T.O.P.P. by sending in the payment for the T.O.P.P. amount indicated on your statement of account. Be sure to enroll in T.O.P.P. by the university deadline to avoid late penalty fees. Submit future T.O.P.P. payments by the appropriate T.O.P.P. deadlines to avoid late payment penalties.

For more T.O.P.P. information send your inquiries to bursar@osu.edu or call 292-3337 or 1-800-635-8944.

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Student Health Insurance Program

The deadline to enroll in and pay for, withdraw from, or change coverage options to the Student Health Insurance Program for Spring Quarter is April 7, 2008. Use the web at http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/ to make changes to insurance. WilceCare Supplement is available to students who already have other health insurance and it only covers services at Wilce Student Health Center.

For more information, contact the Student Health Insurance Program on the web at www.shi.osu.edu , by email at: shi_info@osu.edu ,or phone at 292-0113.

Note 1: To be eligible an undergraduate must be enrolled for 6 or more credit hours and graduate students must be enrolled for 5 or more credit hours.

Note 2: To be eligible a student who is enrolled in one or more distance learning courses (denoted by a "D" suffix attached to the course number) must meet the requirements of Note 1 in residency (meaning the 6 or more credit hours, 5 or more credit hours must be other than courses with a "D" suffix).

Comprehensive Student Health Plan for Domestic Students

WilceCare Supplement

Comprehensive Student Health Plan for International Students

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To Adjust / Add / or Drop Fees

INSURANCE AND OTHER OPTIONAL FEES: To drop or add fees for insurance, scholarship or student government contributions for Spring 2008 only, use the web.
REQUIRED FEES: Your fees are assessed based on the actual hours scheduled.

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Payment Deadlines and Penalties

PAYMENT DEADLINE: Your payment must be postmarked or made in person by March 24, 2008 for Spring Quarter 2008 unless otherwise indicated on your statement of account.

DO NOT USE CAMPUS OR METERED MAIL: Late penalties are assessed according to U.S.P.S. postmarks. Any undated payments received after your deadline WILL be assessed a late penalty.

LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES: Late penalties begin to accrue the day after your fees are due as follows:

Spring Quarter: 2nd Day of Classes thru 2nd Friday - $100.00 Penalty
After 2nd Friday - $300.00 Penalty

LATE REGISTRATION PENALTIES: The late registration penalty is a two-tier fee.

Spring Quarter: 2nd Day of classes thru 2nd Friday - $100.00 Penalty
After the 2nd Friday - $500.00

Residence and Dining Halls assesses late penalties in addition to these tuition penalties.

NOTES: It is the student's responsibility to know their payment due date. An official copy of the bill can be printed at: http://www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu

If a student has not paid their fees before the last day of the quarter, they are not allowed to pay unless approval is obtained through a petitioning process. Please refer to the web site on the: Appellate Review Process

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Forfeiture / Refund of Fees

Forfeiture and refund of fees Effective Winter Quarter 2008.

100% refund of fees paid- Spring Quarter
Quarter -Through the 1st Friday of classes - March 28, 2008
Semester-Through the 1st Friday of classes

80% refund of fees paid- Spring Quarter
Quarter-1st Saturday through the 2nd Friday of classes - April 4, 2008
Semester-1st Saturday through the 2nd Friday of classes

70% refund of fees paid- Spring Quarter
Quarter-2nd Saturday through the 3rd Friday - April 11, 2008
Semester-2nd Saturday through the 3rd Friday

60% refund of fees paid- Spring Quarter
Quarter-3rd Saturday through the 4th Friday - April 18, 2008
Semester-3rd Saturday through the 4th Friday

50% refund of fees paid- Spring Quarter
Quarter-4th Saturday through the 5th Friday - April 25, 2008
Semester-4th Saturday through the 5th Friday

Note: May 2, 2008 is the 60% point-in-time for Spring Quarter 2008 Student Financial Aid Title IV refund calculations.

(This date is for students who withdraw from ALL classes during the term.)

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To Insure Your Paid Status

DO NOT WRITE "BAD" CHECKS AS PAYMENT: If your payment is not honored upon presentation to the bank, your receipt is null and void and your registration may be canceled. If you are permitted to re-register and/or pay, a $25.00 penalty will be assessed PLUS any late penalties in effect at the time of repayment.

CLEAR ALL HOLDS PRIOR TO PAYMENT/ CONFIRMATION: If there is a hold on your record, you can only DROP classes. A hold may also prevent you from completing your current enrollment. Contact the office which placed the hold if you have any questions about clearing the hold.

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Financial Aid Recipients

Your enclosed Statement of Account shows aid from University, state, federal and private financial aid programs. The date listed next to each financial aid credit indicates the date that funds from that program will actually be available. Some or all of these dates may be later than the Due Date on your Statement of Account. The amount indicated in the "Pay This Amount" box takes into consideration financial aid, including those with dates later than the Due Date. If you accepted aid after the printing of your Statement of Account, note it and deduct it from your Balance Due.

YOU MUST PAY THE AMOUNT INDICATED IN THE BOX BY THE "DUE DATE" NOTED

If you have a zero or credit balance in the "Pay This Amount" box, your registration is automatically confirmed (you are considered enrolled for Spring 2008). If you are not planning to attend Spring 2008, please call your college office.

Balances which exceed charges (cash due you) will be available for disbursement after the latest financial aid credit date. If you do not remain eligible for the financial aid programs at the time of the actual credit dates appearing on your statement, those funds cannot be disbursed to you, and you may owe an additional charge.

Direct Deposits of credit balances for Spring 2008 quarter are scheduled daily, effective January 12, 2007. Refund checks will no longer be available for in person pickup. Students not using direct deposit will have their refund checks mailed to their local address beginning the 5th day of classes. To download a Direct Deposit application, go to http://www.treasurer.ohio-state.edu. For more information, visit our web site or send e-mail to: feesdeposits@osu.edu.

FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
History has shown that during this time of year the Office of Student Financial Aid deals with a high volume of students, and it is often difficult for students to reach us. Because of this problem, we encourage you to follow the guidelines that appear below.

Below is a list of questions that you might experience with your financial aid. Don't panic! The problems that appear below are resolvable and instructions are provided about what you should do.

Q. What if my aid does not appear on my statement of account?
A. Check your financial aid status at the web site http://sfa.osu.edu/status. There may be additional documents or information that the Office of Student Financial Aid needs from you before aid can be disbursed. If you cannot determine the problem at this web site, call the Office of Student Financial Aid at 292-0300 or call your regional campus or ATI representative.

Q.What if my Federal Direct Student Loan does not appear on my Statement of Account?
Loan credits require completion of an electronic Master Promissory Note and a loan acceptance. These steps can be completed through your financial aid status page online at: http://sfa.osu.edu/status If you are a first-time borrower, you must complete an entrance counseling quiz at http://www.dlssonline.com Please allow 3-5 days processing time. If you are experiencing difficulty with the electronic promissory note and/or loan acceptance, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 292-0300.

Q. What if my Federal Direct PLUS (parent) Loan does not appear on my Statement of Account?
A. The parent must complete a PLUS Loan Form and a Master Promissory Note to secure this loan. The Plus Loan Form can be downloaded from our web page at http://www.sfa.osu.edu/Forms/ The promissory note must be completed online at http://dlenote.ed.gov If your aid has not been posted within 3 weeks of submitting these documents, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 292-0300 or contact your regional or ATI representative.

IF YOU ANTICIPATE ANY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY IN PAYING: Contact a Student Financial Aid counselor in 340 Lincoln Tower at 292-0300. If you attend a regional campus or ATI, contact the financial aid office of the respective campus.

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Schedule Adjustments

If you are closed out of any class, the following options are available:

1. Place your name on the electronic wait-list for the course
2. Choose another class and make schedule adjustments via the web
3. Consult with your advisor about other course options or for alternate means to enter a closed course
4. As a final option, seek permission directly from the instructor or department office.

IF YOU ARE PERMITTED TO REGISTER VIA THE WEB:
Web registration is open through March 28, 2008 to add and through April 11, 2008 to drop a class during the following hours:

Monday - Friday 6:30am - 1:30am
Saturday 6:30am - Midnight
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 1:30am

Prepare before you use register for classes on the web. Choose an alternative when adding classes in case your first choice is not available. You also have the option of going on an electronic wait-list for a closed course. See the section regarding "Wait-Listing" below. You may also wish to investigate class availability on regional campuses to fulfill your course requirements. Information is also available at http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu.

IF YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE WEB REGISTRATION: Contact your college office academic advisor. You may be required to see an advisor before scheduling, you may have a hold, or course permission may be required.

FEE INCREASES DUE TO SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS:

Schedule adjustments may result in a fee reassessment. The web will inform you of the amount due and the due date.
Please note the DUE DATE -- You are responsible for paying fees on time!

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Wait- Listing

See the Master Schedule of Classes Bulletin on the web for additional wait-list information. Here are some important reminders about the system:

1. Students are processed from a wait-list on a "first-on, first-off" basis, whenever there is a course drop, a course limit increase, or new sections are added.
2. Any open seat must fit into your existing schedule to get processed. If you need to block certain times during the day (e.g. when you work) from being available for a wait-listed course, use "Free Time." See the Master Schedule on the web for details.
3. Students should find out whether or not they have been scheduled from the wait-list or their current position on a wait-list using the web.
4. Your registration into any section of a wait-listed course automatically removes your wait-list entry.
5. The system is course-based, not section-based.
6. If you decide not to take a course for which you are wait-listed, use the web to drop your wait-list request. Otherwise, you may still get scheduled into the course.

Visit the web site every few days before classes begin to check your wait-list status, and every day once classes begin. You may want to attend the course the first several days of the quarter in case you get scheduled off the wait-list.

Check Your Wait-List Here

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Attendance in Class

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES:

Spring Quarter classes begin March 24, 2008. If you will be delayed in attending your classes, notify the departments that teach your classes, as well as your advisor, before the quarter begins. This will free up your spaces in classes for other students. If you have already paid fees, do not stop payment on your check as a way to initiate your withdrawal.

The Master Schedule Supplement is no longer printed. Check the web or your most recently e-mailed schedule for updates.

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