Cost and Payments

Ohio State Marion Tuition and Fees

An academic year is two semesters of full-time enrollment. The following is based on the 2026-27 academic year. 

Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP)

The initial tuition, fee and university residences and dining services payment deadline is usually seven days before classes begin. However, Ohio State's Tuition Option Payment Plan (TOPP) allows students and their families to divide the cost of tuition, housing and fees into installment payments

The Ohio State University Tuition Payment Plan is a by-semester election/fee. A $30 TOPP fee will be charged (each semester) as students sign up for the plan on Buckeye Link, and tuition balances will be split into three payments for the summer semester. If you want to use the payment plan, you must sign up for TOPP via Buckeye Link AND make your first payment by the due date to avoid late fees. 

University Late Fee Waiver Program

If you have received a late fee or have a financial hold and would like to apply for a waiver of the hold/fee, please submit the application and supporting documentation below. Your application will be reviewed within seven business days. 

Student Health Insurance

Students at all campuses of The Ohio State University are required to have health insurance if they are enrolled at least half-time and in a degree program of study.

Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Benefits Plan when they register for eligible classes in their first term of each academic year, and the university will post the student health insurance fee to their account. Students can choose to keep or waive this automatic enrollment before that term's Select/Waive deadline. 

Direct Deposit 

Direct Deposit allows you to get your refund of excess financial aid up to ten days earlier than with paper checks. Sign up online via your Buckeye Link account.