Buckeye Buzz: April 4 - 10, 2022

Zoom in on April 6 between 6 - 8 pm to receive your Digital Caricature!

Use your image as a new IG profile pic!!!

Meet Buckeyes from every campus!

Open to all students!

Reminder that the Learning Lab is open and here to help !!!! Two places, Halterman and Applewood Village, available for tutoring ! Check our website for times.

https://ati.osu.edu/currentstudents/academics/learning-lab

Like past years, we will be looking for volunteers to help facilitate the event.  Volunteer shifts are two hours long and include set-up and tear-down, waste monitors to help guests sort compostable and recyclable materials from trash, community recycling drive volunteers, and volunteers at the information booth.  Volunteers will receive a $3 coupon to be used at any of the food vendors! Please consider helping with this fun event. Email me, Sarah McNulty (mcnulty.44@osu.edu) with any questions.

Students, this is a great opportunity to boost your CV or scholarship applications with community service experience.

Sign up for a shift using this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G75bjuR_VkeltnidFROg-xmxG04QyyoDW5yG1ViExa0/edit?usp=sharing

Our Buck-I-SERV alternative breaks program will be re-starting this summer with trips traveling from May 7-14. We have spots open for student participants as well as faculty/staff/grad/prof advisors, and would like to make these opportunities available to regional campuses. Below are details for students and advisors. Please visit our website at buckiserv.osu.edu for general information or contact Rebecca Delo.1@osu.edu with questions.

For students:

Summer 2022 Buck-I-SERV spots are still available. These alternative break groups travel May 7-14, 2022. Check the available trip list for more information and then head to the application page to complete a summer application.

For staff/faculty/grad/prof:

Buck-I-SERV plans to offer in-person summer alternative break trips, May 7-14, 2022, and advisor spots are available. Advisors can be staff, faculty, graduate students and professional students. Please note the trip dates overlap with Commencement on May 8. If you are available for this opportunity, please complete the application and indicate which trips most interest you. Any questions, contact Rebecca Delo.1@osu.edu.

Got Tech Questions? Talk with Digital Flagship!

Transitioning to Columbus  in SU22 or AU22? Please contact Cate Hunko.1, the Transition Counselor, to begin the process. If you are planning to live on campus and depending where, there are a few deadlines to meet in February. 

Learn more about 2022-2023 financial aid and scholarship updates, verification reminders, private loans for spring term, and emergency funding assistance.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Although priority deadlines have past for the 2022-2023 academic year, there are still opportunities available for financial aid and scholarships.

1. Complete and submit the 2022-2023 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Applications are accepted and processed after the deadline, on a funds available basis.  Federal school code: 003090 (Ohio State University – all campuses)
2. Apply at ScholarshipUniverse and explore external scholarship opportunities. Internal scholarships have expired.  As you complete the questions, you will be directed to external scholarship application opportunities to further complete and submit. 
3. Search your local county community foundation (i.e. Wayne County Community Foundation) for scholarship opportunities.

Verification Reminders:

• Check your OSU webmail often for any email notifications from University Student Financial Aid or,
• Log into Buckeye Link > My Financial Aid > 2023 Aid Year > To Do List.  If selected for verification, please complete and submit the forms requested by the due date(s) provided in order for your financial aid to be processed later this spring. Use the Secure Document Uploader to submit forms.

Private Loan Information:

View FASTChoice for private loan servicers and products.  There is still time to apply for a 2022 spring only loan if in need.

COVID-19 Financial Assistance:

Expenses such as food, housing, course materials, tuition, technology, health care and childcare.  Apply at: Emergency Request Form

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled
• Demonstrate financial need or hardship caused by COVID-19 (loss of job, reduced hours, inability to travel, family layoffs)
• While a FAFSA is not required, you may be asked to complete one before your application is processed

ATI Student Emergency Fund:

If you are experiencing an unplanned financial emergency, the ATI Student Emergency Fund may be an option.

• Students must be an undergraduate, enrolled at Ohio State ATI
• Students must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA.  Extenuating circumstances may be evaluated
• Students may make use of this fund one time per academic year
• Documentation of need may be required
• Students may be required to attend one academic coaching session and one financial counseling session

Questions?

Contact ATI Academic Affairs: AtiAcademicAffairs@osu.edu or 330-287-1303

Disability Services invites students to contact us! In this context, ‘disability’ is a broad term that includes, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma and diabetes), learning disabilities, physical & sensory impairments, and temporary accommodations for injuries (e.g., broken limb). We also hire students as access and lab assistants. Contact us at https://ati.osu.edu/disability-services.

2022 Wayne County Career Expo

Bringing Job-Seekers and Careers Together

Come join us for our annual Career Expo on April 29, 2022 at UA Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville. 

For more information visit: https://everybodyworks.org/wayne-careerexpo/