14. Miscellaneous
14.1. Financial Assistance
Financial aid to graduate students is of two general types:
- Fellowships and traineeships, national and local
- Graduate Research Associateships
Each student who applies for admission to the Graduate School may simultaneously apply for an Associateship and/or Fellowship by so indicating on the application by checking the appropriate box that such financial assistance is requested. The prospective student is also encouraged to directly contact faculty members with whom he/she desires to study for advice and information on the availability of that faculty member’s research funds and other financial assistance available.
14.2. Fellowships
Fellowship awards are highly competitive and are largely restricted to entering graduate students. Successful candidates usually have overall grade-point averages of 3.6 and above on a 4.0 scale and must achieve a 75th percentile average on the Graduate Record Examination’s Verbal and Quantitative components and a 4.0 on the Analytical Writing component. Fellows pursue a full-time schedule of courses or research (15 credits per quarter) and are not required to provide other services. However, note that one quarter of teaching is a core curriculum requirement of all NGSP students. Fellows must maintain scholastic standards required to be in “good standing” and may not work on or off the campus during the period of the fellowship.
14.3. International Student Finances
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) requires the University Admissions office to certify the following for every international student:
- student costs for educational expenses and year-round maintenance, and
- funds available to the student through bank accounts (statements are required), affidavits of support of financial awards made by the University.
When financial awards are to be made to international students, either as fellowships, traineeships, or associateships, such information is to be communicated to the OSU Office of International Education.
The letter of award should clearly state the terms and duration of the award and whether or not it is renewable. Unless the international student applicant can provide documentation of sufficient funds either from personal resources or from the University, the referral form will be withheld from the NGSP. A letter of award will release the referral form to the NGSP Committee for action.
14.4. Other Financial Assistance
The Student Financial Aid Office administrates student employment, the work-study program, and loans. The Student Financial Aid Office serves only registered students and their spouses. Students in need of financial assistance should contact a counselor at the Student Financial Aid Office. Specific programs include Veteran’s Administration Educational Benefits available to veterans. Interested students should write to the regional office of the Veterans Administration or visit her/his local Veterans Administration office. Veterans should proceed with registration in the University in the same manner as prescribed for all students. Further information may be obtained from the OSU Office of Veterans Affairs. Veterans wishing assistance with other programs are encouraged to consult with the Office of Veterans Affairs.
14.5. Office for Disability Services
Students with any disabilities who may require special assistance are encouraged to contact the OSU Office for Disability Services. This office coordinates physical and academic support services and accommodations for individuals who have special needs because of a permanent or temporary disability. Individuals eligible for service include but are not limited to those with mobility, hearing, visual, speech or learning disabilities.
14.6. Nondiscrimination Policy
The Ohio State University policy specifically prohibits discrimination against any individual for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
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