Students First, Students Now

Since the first day of classes in 1874, Ohio State’s core has been its students. They come from all backgrounds and are united by their thirst for knowledge, drive toward self-improvement, and desire to leave the world a little better than they found it.

These students are Buckeyes, and Ohio State has strived since its inception to stand with them.

Now, in the midst of these challenging economic times, the nation’s largest university is rallying with renewed vigor behind its most important asset. Students are where Ohio State began, and students are the beloved cornerstone that keeps Ohio State moving ahead today and poised for eminence tomorrow.

Introduced by President E. Gordon Gee in December 2008, Students First is a university-wide initiative designed to ensure continued access to education for Ohio State students. Since many families will meet financial hardships due to the current recessive economy, the university is committed to helping students enter Ohio State and stay enrolled once they arrive.

As part of the far-reaching commitment of the Students First initiative, a fundraising drive called Students First, Students Now has been implemented.

Designed to generate significant new funding for student support—including scholarships, loans, and emergency funds—Students First, Students Now will include all outright and deferred gifts and pledges toward student aid.

Help Ohio State put Students First, Students Now—
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