Our Financial Aid Policy Helps Make an Otterbein Education Affordable.

Last year more than 95 percent of our students received financial aid including over $17 million in scholarships and grants. Our financial aid staff will work with you to put together a package of financial assistance which may include scholarships, grants, employment and low-interest loans.

Financial Aid Information for Undergraduate Students
When you apply to Otterbein College, a review of your application helps to determine eligibility for academic, endowed and special talent-based scholarships, known as Merit-based aid. There are three types of financial aid: merit-based aid, such as scholarships and talent awards; need-based aid, such as grants; and entitlements, like the Ohio Choice Grant. Need-based aid is awarded on the basis of needs analysis system information provided by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This information is used to determine the difference between the cost of your education and the amount of support you and your family can reasonably be expected to provide, known as financial need.

Click here to file the FAFSA online. The Otterbein College code is #003110.

Financial Aid Information for Graduate Students
Graduate students should file the FAFSA and Graduate Student Institutional Aid Form to be considered for financial assistance. Click here to read more on Graduate student financial aid.