Scholarship Application Tips
August 27, 2020
A blog post covering scholarship application tips.
Uptown One Stop Student Service Center
We are your one stop for helping you manage the business of being a student at University of Cincinnati. We provide information and answers to your questions related to financial aid, billing, registration and student records. There are other helpful resources to connect you with university departments such as housing, parking, bearcat card, student health insurance, and more.
Return to Campus
The University of CIncinnati recognizes the health and safety benefits of implementing a multi-phased return to campus in advance of the start of the fall semester on August 24. Each of the four phases of this stepwise approach is underpinned by a set of essential health and safety measures. All members of our community are expected to do their part to ensure the health and safety of themselves and others.
Uptown One Stop Service Hours
With consideration to the health and safety of the UC community, the Uptown One Stop Student Service Center is not currently open to in-person visitors. Please note that we are open, during our normal business hours for assistance via telephone at 513-556-1000, email at onestop@uc.edu, stop in for a Webex Virtual One Stop visit or schedule a visit via Starfish.
Webex Virtual Visit Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m
FAFSA for 2021-22
For the upcoming 2021-22 academic year, the FAFSA opened on October 1st, 2020. File your FAFSA today to maximize your aid eligibility.
Apply for Scholarships
Applying for scholarships is important year-round. Check out the Scholarship Search tile in Catalyst for scholarship opportunities and our blog post on scholarship tips and advice.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Action Item | Date |
| Deadline to apply for December Graduation | October 16 |
| University of Cincinnati Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day | November 11 |
| Deadline to Withdraw from Full Session Fall 2020 Courses | November 13 |
| Full Session Fall 2020 Courses End | December 2 |
| University of Cincinnati Offices Closed for Winter Season Days | December 24-January 3 |
| Full Session Spring 2021 Courses Begin | January 11 |
Money Management Tip of the Week
Coming to college for the first time can be nerve-racking and exciting all at once. You should make a plan for how you will spend your money and get started on the right track. Our budgeting tips and resources can help you get started.