University of Northwestern Ohio

Links and Resources

Helpful Links

Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment Information: Learn about this recommended step to receive your Federal Loans.

Entrance Counseling: This must be completed prior to using Federal Student Loans. Find out more information regarding this requirement.

Exit Counseling: You must complete Exit Counseling each time you leave school or drop below half-time enrollment.

FAFSA: U.S. Department of Education online FAFSA Application and information

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Learn about the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3 or OBBBA) signed into law on July 4, 2025 via the budget reconciliation process.

FastWeb: Free scholarship and college search plus Financial Aid tools.

FinAid: The SmartStudent™ Guide to Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Overview: How Financial Aid works

FSA User ID: The FSA User ID serves as your identifier to let you access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems. More information is available here. 

Glossary of Terms: The FSA Glossary of Terms is available to assist in your understanding of terms and definitions related to Federal Student Aid.

IRS Tax Transcript: Order your Federal Tax Return Transcript if required for Verification purposes.

Net Price Calculator: A guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

Ohio Department of Higher Education : Agency that oversees higher education for the state of Ohio.

Repaying Your Loans: Information on how to repay your student loans.

Scholarship Information: Your guide to institutional and external scholarship opportunities.