Funding and Costs
The Graduate College is here to connect you with assistantships, fellowships, and funding opportunities that make your next step achievable.
Cost of Attendance
You’ve worked hard to reach this level, and cost shouldn’t stand in the way of your goals.
Your total cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses. Costs vary by program, course load, and residency status, but OSU offers transparent tools to help you plan with confidence.
Primary Forms of Aid for OSU Graduate Students
While there are many ways to finance your graduate education, we’ve collected a few that are most commonly used by our students.
Graduate Student Assistantships
Over 1700 graduate students finance their graduate education at OSU through employment as Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants. Gain valuable professional experience while pursuing your degree.
Fellowships
OSU offers competitive fellowships that recognize academic excellence and support your research.
Graduate College Awards
The Graduate College sponsors several awards each year. These awards are given in conjunction with a monetary prize.
Other Aid Opportunities
Many academic departments and colleges offer scholarship opportunities, assistantships, travel support, research funding, or other forms of aid for students enrolled in their programs.
Working on Campus
In addition to teaching and research assistantships, current students may review and apply for student worker positions across campus. Job opportunities include office assistants, help desk workers, food service, and more.