How to Pay the Student Health Benefits Plan Fee
About the Student Health Benefits Plan Fee
The Student Health Benefits Plan fee is:
- Billed each semster - autumn and spring.
- Due on the university tuition due date - the due date is located on your Statement of Account.
- Payable in Buckeye Link the same as other univerisity fees.
- Required to be paid in full before the benefits can be used.
Payment Assistance Options
Students may be able to use financial aid, payment plans or other benefits to pay the Student Health Benefits Plan fee. For more information on fee payment, please contact Buckeye Link at 614-292-0300.
Student Financial Aid
Many financial aid packages can be used to pay the Student Health Benefits Plan fee. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office for questions about your aid package.
- If you wish to have your Title IV federal financial aid applied to the Student Health Insurance fee, Ohio State requires that you grant permission in My Buckeye Link.
- Title IV aid includes Direct Student Loans, Perkins Loans and Pell, TEACH or SEOG grants.
- For more information see FAQ’s related to Student Permission for Title IV aid.
Post 9/11 GI Bill
The Student Health Benefits Plan fee can be paid using the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Please contact Military and Veterans Services for questions about your aid package.
Tuition Option Payment Plan
The Student Health Benefits Plan fee can be paid in installments using the university Tuition Option Payment Plan, also known as TOPP.
Funded Graduate Students
Funded Graduate Students
Funded graduate students should visit Ohio State Human Resource's Student Employee Benefits webpage for information about subsidies and health insurance options.
For additional questions related to fee payment or charges, funded graduate students should call the Buckeye Link Office at 614-292-0300.