Financial Aid Contact:
1441 N. Cable Rd.
Lima, Ohio 45805
Attn: Office of Financial Aid

Phone: (419) 998-3140
Fax: (419) 998-3191
financialaid@unoh.edu

Welcome to

Financial Aid

Mission Statement: The Office of Financial Aid preserves the integrity of all financial aid programs that will promote access to higher education by eliminating cost as an obstacle for our students and families to meet their goals.

Your financial aid staff is here for you!

Monday and Wednesday 7:30AM — 7:00PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30AM — 5:00PM

Financial Aid Process

View Timeline of Key Dates

1. Check local scholarships. Many have early deadlines

2. Apply for FAFSA pin# at www.pin.ed.gov
(Nov-Jan)

3. Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov
  • Need to have STUDENTS Income Taxes and W2's (if any)
  • Need to have PARENTS Income Taxes and W2's (if any)
  • Everyone must file a new (or renewal) FAFSA every year
  • Do FAFSA On-Line
  • Should do no later than 2nd week of February every year
  • Government requires 30% of filers to provide copies
    of signed tax transcripts and W-2’s. Please order your transcript at www.irs.gov or call 1-800-829-1040
(Jan-Feb)

4. Student receives a Student Aid Report
  • Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Purpose is to verify accuracy of FAFSA information
  • Must be verified by student and parent
  • No response necessary if all correct
(Mar-Apr 15)

5. Student receives an award letter
  • Student receives postcard and/or email with instructions
    on how to access Award Letter on-line at https://my.unoh.edu
  • Award Letter only tells you what you are ELIGIBLE FOR
  • An Award Letter suggests how financial aid can be distributed over applicable periods
  • Student must review distribution plan
  • Reviewing an Award Letter must be done but gets you
    NO LOAN MONEY!

6a. Student applies for Federal Direct Student loans at www.studentloans.gov
  • Follow instructions carefully
  • Complete Entrance Counseling
  • Sign Master Promissory Note
  • Click "Submit" button
  • The Federal Government sets the limit
  • Determine if Federal Direct Student Loan is sufficient for all of your
    needs (usually not)

6b. Student and/or Parent/Co-Signer Apply for additional costs
  • Apply no sooner than 90 days before students start date
  • Determine if Federal Direct Parent Loan is best for you. Parent may apply at www.studentloans.gov
  • Enlist assistance of Parent or Co-Signer if necessary. Private loans can be applied for by student at www.unoh.edu/fastchoice
  • Perform preliminary credit approval requirements
  • Sign Master Promissory Note by You, Parent, Guardian,
    and Co-Signer as required
  • Note: Students for whom Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans are declined may
    have additional Federal Direct Student Loans available
  • Call UNOH Financial Aid office for assistance at 419-998-3140

7. Have your high school send your Final High School Transcript to the Registrar's Office at UNOH


Financial Aid Links

How & When to Apply
Instructions and forms for applying for need-based aid at UNOH

Types of Aid Available
Grants / Loans / Student Employment / Scholarships / Maintaining Aid

Links & Additional Resources
Direct links to FAFSA, FastWeb, NSLDS, and more

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for both Future and Current Students regarding aid