Events and activities

Start your path to a debt-free degree by taking advantage of programs about student financial aid, work opportunities and learning experiences focused on financial coaching and career development. Events and activities will start this summer for students participating in the Scarlet & Gray Advantage program in 2024.

Welcome Event

For those of you on the Columbus campus, we are excited to see you at our New Student Welcome on Sunday, August 18 at 3 p.m. in University Hall, Room 014!  Come meet and connect with other new Scarlet & Gray Advantage students. From there, we’ll walk together to the Student Involvement Fair, where you can chat with organization members and start thinking about how to get involved outside of class. 

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More information about how to get involved on each campus can be found here:

Summer 2024 Sessions

Scarlet & Gray Advantage

Meet the Scarlet & Gray Advantage team and learn more about how we’ll support your debt-free pathway through Ohio State. 

Thursday, June 27 from 6-7 p.m. EST
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Financial Aid 101

Learn how your scholarships and grants work, what the estimated cost of attendance includes, and how your aid package can address both direct and indirect costs of being a college student.

Thursday, July 30 from 6-7 p.m. EST
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Additional resources can be found below:

Housing & Resident Education

This optional webinar, hosted by Student Life, provides more information about Columbus housing assignments, move-in, dining services, and campus involvement. Students and family welcome!

Thursday, July 25 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. EST
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Schedule an Appointment

Ellen Strawn, Financial Aid Manager

Ellen can review your financial aid package and answer questions about the scholarships components of the program. 

Email Ellen at strawn.28.osu.edu or schedule an appointment here.

Alex Thomas, Learning Community Manager

Alex can answer questions about the learning experiences and how the program integrates with other university requirements and experiences.

Email Alex at thomas.2994@osu.edu or schedule an appointment here.

Steven Waddell, Career Navigation Manager

Steven can answer your career-related questions about how to find opportunities to help you reach your career goals.

Email Alex at waddell.110@osu.edu or schedule an appointment here.

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