The Alumnae Scholarship Housing (ASH) program has offered a unique, cooperative-living and low-cost housing option for undergraduate women at The Ohio State University for more than 80 years. ASH aims to connect students with a variety of resources on campus while promoting individual growth and development. ASH women engage in regular initiatives that build a tight-knit community and foster cooperative spirit. ASH women also have regular interactions with ASH alumnae. The program consists of 49 women who reside in Fechko House, Hanley House and Pomerene House.
Benefits
- Family-like living experience in a home-like setting (not a traditional residence hall)
- Reduced housing fees and food is provided for all meals (a traditional meal plan is not required , resulting in a a combined savings of approximately $3612 per semester)
- Opportunities for personal growth and leadership development
- Opportunities for additional housing scholarships from ASH Society to returning members to the program
- Opportunities to interact and build strong connections with ASH alumnae that have connections in a variety of fields
- Signature Events including the ASH Fall Break Educational Trip, Thanksgiving Dinner with ASH Alumnae, the ASH Spring Event and the Resident of the Year Program at the end of the year
Expectations
- 5-8 hours per week of house duties including meal planning, meal preparation, housekeeping tasks (mopping, organizing groceries, general cleaning, etc)
- Students must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA
- Participation in monthly whole house meetings and ASH deep clean days
ASH Application and Housing Due Dates for Incoming First-Year Students
- All incoming students who meet program requirements may indicate their interest in joining ASH by visiting and applying through Scholarship Universe by April 15, 2025. (Anticipated application availablity date of Dec. 1, 2024 at Scholarship Universe)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of February 15, 2025.
- Students will receive an update on their application status no later than April 30, 2025.
- Please make sure your contract and space reservation fee are received no later than May 15, 2025 in order to ensure your eligibility to participate in a Living-Learning Community. Housing Contracts are sent to your Ohio State email account based upon your paid acceptance to the University beginning in March.
Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Living-Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request a roommate accepted into the same LLC.
ASH Application and Housing Due Dates for Current OSU Students
- All first, second, and third year ASH participants who meet program requirements may indicate their interest in returning to ASH by visiting and applying at Scholarship Universe by February 15, 2025. (Anticipated application availablity date of Dec. 1, 2024 at Scholarship Universe)
- Students returning to OSU who are not currently participating in ASH but wish to be considered should apply at the Living-Learning Community Application instead using the same deadline of February 15, 2025.
- Applying for ASH does not guarantee housing in an Ohio State Residence Hall or a specific room type. You must submit your reselection form by the Housing and Residence Education deadline in order to participate. Your housing reselection information will arrive directly to your OSU email account.
- Change of campus students must also contact Housing Assignments no later than February 1, 2025 at 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu to ensure they are included in the housing reselection process and eligible for Living-Learning Community participation.
- Returning students who will already have completed their two year live-on requirement, must follow the housing process to indicate an intent to continue living on-campus to remain eligible for ASH.
- Students will receive an update on their LLC application status by the end of February. In order to select a room within ASH during the housing reselection window, students must have a 2.8 GPA, be in good standing with program requirements for ASH and complete the FAFSA by the university's priority date of February 15, 2025. Students who are interested in returning and meet other requirements, but do not currently meet GPA requirements can still apply and may be added at a later time pending spring semester GPA and space availability.
Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Living-Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request a roommate accepted into the same LLC.
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