Ohio State waives application fees for regional campuses

The Ohio State University is waiving its $60 application fee for first-year applicants who apply directly to one of its regional campuses, including Ohio State ATI, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, 2024.

The initiative aligns with the university’s mission of promoting affordability and accessibility, offering students across Ohio the chance to pursue higher education without the initial cost barrier.

Ohio State ATI is the university’s associate-degree-granting academic unit within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Located on the CFAES Wooster campus, ATI offers specialized programs in agriculture, horticulture, and environmental sciences, preparing students for in-demand careers in these fields. Students also benefit from small class sizes and hands-on learning in state-of-the-art facilities.

Students applying to ATI or any regional campus who use the fee waiver code RCW2025 will not only save on the application fee but will also automatically be considered for scholarships. Additionally, applicants can expect a quick admissions decision. The fee waiver applies exclusively to first-year applicants to regional campuses; those planning to apply to the Columbus campus must use the Common Application.

To further Ohio State’s access mission, regional campus admission is open to Ohio residents with a high school diploma or GED. Transfer students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for post-high school coursework are also eligible. Regional campus students in good academic standing can change to the Columbus campus after completing 30 semester hours, typically after their first year. Advisors will work with students to ensure a smooth transition, although some programs might have more rigorous enrollment criteria.

To take advantage of the application fee waiver, visit apply.osu.edu by Dec. 1, 2024