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Lifelong and Distance Learning
Ohio University
102 Haning Hall
Athens, OH 45701
If applying for financial aid, you will go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Ohio University’s Federal School Code is 003100.
Within 6-8 weeks of applying, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) which is the results of your FAFSA. Please visit www.ohio.edu/financialaid to learn more about what to expect after submitting your FAFSA. If you are eligible for financial aid, you will receive an award letter within 3-4 weeks after receiving your SAR.
Within a few days of submitting your application you will get an e-mail with the following information:
a. Confirmation that Ohio University has received your application.
b. Personal Identification Number (PID), Oak ID and instructions on how to activate your Oak email account (Ohio University e-mail account)
Once your application is finalized you will receive the following by e-mail:
a. Your Registration Access Code (RAC) and the link to the online orientation program which must be completed before you can register for classes.
You will get your Advisor Packet in the mail with the following:
a. Name of your Academic Advisor
b. Degree Audit Report (DARS) that will reflect official transfer credit into your program
c. Ohio University ID Card
d. List of technology requirements to take Ohio University online courses
Once you receive your packet, you will call or e-mail your Academic Advisor to set up a time to discuss class selection and registration. These appointments will be conducted over the phone, through an online chat session or Adobe Connect.
As a distance learner, a majority of the services offered to you will be at a distance. If you have a concern that is urgent, you can contact the Partnership Director associated with your community college for assistance.
Please contact the local Ohio University Partnership Director near you for an appointment to discuss getting started! For general information you may call toll free 1-888-502-8989.
