| To make paying for tuition and fees most efficient, we suggest you set up a local bank account shortly after you arrive. You can wire money from a different bank account to put into this new account. Visit the Office of Business and Finance's website and select Payment Options for additional information.
Setting up a bank account in the United States:
You may want to open a checking account when you arrive in Columbus. Huntington is the Official Consumer Bank of The Ohio State University and the most convenient bank on campus with four branches and 25 ATMs. If you choose Huntington, you can speak to a representative and open an account at the end of your orientation session or at the Resource Fair. Learn more about what they offer at Huntington.com.
How do I pay?
Fees may be paid using ePayment online through the Buckeye Link. Online payments may be made from a personal checking or personal savings account or valid credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express). Cash is not accepted. Check and money orders should be made payable to The Ohio State University and must include the student's account number (student ID number).
To use ePayment:
- Sign into My Buckeye Link
- Click the "Make Payment As Student" button and log in using you Ohio State username and password.
Payment options:
- Electronic check payments: Make an online payment from your U.S. checking or savings account using routing and account numbers. The account must be located within the United States.
- Credit cards: Ohio State accepts VISA, Discover, Master Card and American Express. Credit card companies charge a 2.75% non-refundable convenience fee per credit card transaction.
- Guardian access: Authorize a guardian(s) to make payments directly to your account. Guardians can also link accounts for more than one student so it is easier to access multiple accounts.
- Mail a payment: Select "Mail a Payment" to generate a payment coupon to mail with a check or money order. Do not send cash. Sending payment without a coupon may result in delays in posting the payment to the account. Include student name and Ohio State ID on the check.
- Foreign currency wire transfers: Make an online payment using foreign currency. Note: Currency conversion rates are updated daily and are effective for 72 hours after the point of transaction. Foreign currency ePayments are pending until the wire transfer of funds from the bank is completed.
If you have an external scholarship check or other third party payment, the payment should be written in U.S. dollars and mailed to:
Office of the University Bursar
Student Academic Services Building
281 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1132
Please indicate your Ohio State identification number with this payment.
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