Find additional funding, maximize your financial aid awards. Our dynamic Scholarship and Supplemental Academic Services (S-SAS) Team is here for you!
We offer advice, support and resources in multiple areas
S-SAS Academic Services
The Office of Undergraduate Education is committed to help students realize their full academic potential by providing robust academic services that strengthen students’ academic preparedness. With the support of a talented pool of peer educators, we offer individualized tutoring in more than 50 different subjects and group study sessions via Supplemental Instruction in some of the most traditionally challenging courses. In addition, we have a repository of study and review materials, and we also offer a variety of academic success and enrichment workshops and events.
Tutoring Services
Did you know? Tutoring isn’t just for those who find themselves challenged by a subject. It’s for everyone.
- Excelling in Class? Tutoring can propel you further, deepen your understanding and provide a platform to explore subjects more intensely.
- On the Fence? If you’re somewhere in the middle, tutoring can provide clarity, boost your confidence and solidify concepts that might seem slightly out of reach.
- Finding a Course too Challenging? Remember, everyone encounters bumps along their academic journey. Tutoring offers personalized strategies to understand complex topics and ensures you’re not alone in this.
Our tutoring services are open to students registered in the following programs: ACCESS Collaborative, James L. Moore III Scholars Program, Morrill Scholars Program, URM Regional Campus Transitioners, Young Scholars Program, Springforward, and BuckeyesFirst.
Before starting the scheduling process
You can self-schedule a tutoring appointment at any time via OnCourse. Be aware that while we offer tutoring support in more than 50 different courses, you will only see available appointments for your currently enrolled courses with available tutoring. If you do not see any availability, we might not have a tutor for that course.
How to self-schedule your appointment
To self-schedule an ODI Tutoring Appointment, go to OnCourse.
- Click the blue “Schedule Appointment” link on the right side.
- Under the “Appointment” options, select the following:
- “What type of appointments would you like schedule?” Select ODI.
- Under “Service,” select either Course-Based Tutoring (in-person) OR Course-Based Tutoring (phone/remote).
- Click on the Find Available Times button.
- Pick a date from the calendar and select the Course for which you want tutoring.
- From the available options, select the day and time that works for you.
When the appointment is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation email and it will appear on your OnCourse Calendar. You will also receive a reminder email. Self-scheduling appointments can be booked with a minimum of 48 hours anticipation. When self-scheduling does not take place, the appointment request defaults to our manual processing system, which can take an additional one-two business days for processing and booking.
If you need assistance scheduling an appointment, please set up a virtual Zoom appointment by emailing vocal.4@osu.edu.
Please refer to the Tutee Memorandum of Agreement for participation policies and procedures.
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions for students enrolled in selected courses. It is designed to organize and improve the ways students study for class by providing a collaborative atmosphere led by an SI Leader with mastery in the course subject. The SI Leader shadows course lectures to understand how students are currently receiving information, and tailors their sessions accordingly.
SI is a research-based active learning approach consistent with some of the best practices for academic success. Students who regularly attend SI sessions earn better grades, develop a greater understanding of the course material and learn more effective ways to study. Additionally, they develop relationships with peers and cultivate a network of support. SI session attendance is not mandatory, and students may begin attending at any point in the semester. Note: The greatest benefit is derived from regular attendance and active participation.
If an OUE Scholar is enrolled in an SI-offered course, they will be automatically enrolled in a Carmen group at the beginning of each semester.
S-SAS Scholarship Services
The mission of our Scholarship Services unit is to help students maximize their financial aid opportunities and reduce indebtedness.
The Office of Outreach and Engagement offers resources and individual guidance on financial aid and scholarships to students registered in the following programs: ACCESS Collaborative, James L. Moore III Scholars Program, Morrill Scholars Program, URM Regional Campus Transitioners, and Young Scholars Program.
We also offer guidance to students, parents and colleagues in understanding Title IV (federal), Ohio Department of Higher Education (state), and Ohio State (institutional) funding policies/procedures/regulations. In addition, we provide our student support completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), assistance with financial aid verification, and with the ScholarshipUniverse application by the university deadline.
Announcements
- The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available! Please complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA is you plan to enroll Summer Semester 2025-Spring Semester 2026. The Ohio State priority deadline to submit the FAFSA is February 15, 2025.
- Are you looking for additional scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year?! If yes, then complete the ScholarshipUniverse application by February 15, 2025.
- Scholarship Services Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. University Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Scheduling an Appointment
Students can schedule a scholarship services appointment through OnCourse.
- Select Schedule an Appointment
You will be able to select between in-person or phone/remote.
IMPORTANT: When scheduling the appointment, please use the comment box to explain the reason(s) you would like to meet with a Scholarship Services Coordinator. This step is critical towards ensuring you can receive the best assistance possible.