Deposited Students

Braves Enrollment Days

OU offers three unique opportunities for you to complete your enrollment. You only need to attend one enrollment event! We strongly recommend that you attend the Overnight Enrollment or On-Campus Enrollment if you are able. You only have to attend one enrollment event!

Before Your Enrollment
Prior to attending a Be-A-Brave Enrollment event, please follow the tabs above and complete all necessary paperwork – the Math Assessment, Financial Aid Paperwork, Student Registration and Health History Forms, and, if necessary, Student Athlete Requirements. The more you have complete prior to attending the event, the less you have to worry and the more you get to enjoy that this day has come! You are an Ottawa University Brave!

Financial Aid

Our Family Financial Planner is here to assist with your Financial Aid questions. In an effort to make this process easier on our students’ families, students will want to log-in to the MyOttawa portal (myottawa.ottawa.edu—open in a new page) to find what documents still need to be completed.

Directions for logging into the MyOttawa portal are located in the “MyOttawa News” tab.

Once you log-in, you will want to click

“Student”
“Financial Information”
“View Financial Aid Document Tracking”

There you will find a list of documents that need completion. Please complete ALL items PRIOR to your enrollment event.

In addition, the Office of Financial Aid may be mailing and/or emailing you with a variety of details regarding your financial aid package. These correspondences are extremely important, so please read them and reply in a prompt manner.

Timelines

Fall 2021 Students

October 1, 2020 – FAFSA Opens for submission
March 15, 2021 – FAFSA Priority filing deadline
June 1, 2021 – 12 month payment plan begins
July 1, 2021 – Estimated statement is available and 11 month payment plan begins
August 1, 2021 - 10 month payment plan begins
August 7, 2021 - Students are required to have a plan in place with the University to finance their college education. This means that all financial aid documents must be completed by that day. In addition, if there is a balance due, the University must be notified of how that will be handled.

Spring 2022 Students

October 1, 2021 – FAFSA Opens for submission
January 12, 2022 – Students are required to have a plan in place with the University to finance their college education. This means that all financial aid documents must be completed by that day. In addition, if there is a balance due, the University must be notified of how that will be handled.

Fall 2022 Students

October 1, 2021 – FAFSA Opens for submission
March 15, 2022 – FAFSA Priority filing deadline
June 1, 2022 – 12 month payment plan begins
July 1, 2022 – Estimated statement is available and 11 month payment plan begins
August 1, 2022 - 10 month payment plan begins
August 7, 2022 - Students are required to have a plan in place with the University to finance their college education. This means that all financial aid documents must be completed by that day. In addition, if there is a balance due, the University must be notified of how that will be handled.

Billing Information

As of July 1, 2021, an estimated statement will be available on the MyOttawa portal. Once housing assignments have been made the most current statement will be available.

Directions for logging into the MyOttawa portal are located in the “MyOttawa Portal” tab.

Once you log-in, you will want to click

“Students”
“Financial Information”
“Course and Fee Statement”
“Set Options”
Select Undergraduate, Fall, 2021
“Submit Options”

Payment Information

Ottawa University offers students and families several options to assist with any amount due after financial aid has been applied. Those options include:

In person Check / Cash / Credit Card payment
Online payment through the MyOttawa portal:

Directions for logging into the MyOttawa portal are located in the “MyOttawa Portal” tab.

Once you log-in, you will want to click
- “Students”
- “Financial Information”
- “Course and Fee Statement”
- “Set Options”
- "Select Undergraduate, your start term, and start year"
- “Submit Options”
- At the bottom of the Course and Fee statement select “Make online credit card payment” or “Make online check payment”
Interest Free Payment Plan through Tuition Management Systems (www.afford.com/ottawa)
- 12 month payment plans begin June 1, and payments conclude on May 1
  - Even if it is after June 1, it is NOT too late to sign up for your payments to begin in June. Remember that each subsequent payment is due on the first day of the month.
- 11 month payment plans begin on July 1 and payments conclude on May 1
- 10 month payment plans begin on August 1 and payments conclude on May 1
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- The first step is to get approved by clicking here.
Alternative Education Loans

For details, click here.

FAFSA Information

This is the application that allows you to receive federal student aid for the upcoming school year.

The priority deadline to file the FAFSA is March 15; however, we encourage you to file right away. There are types of federal student aid that are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, you can use last year’s tax data if you have not yet filed your 2021 taxes.

In order to submit the FAFSA Students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education websites. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.

If you are a parent of a dependent student, you will need your own FSA ID if you want to sign your student's FAFSA electronically. If you have more than one student attending college, you can use the same FSA ID to sign all applications. Please note: Each FSA ID user must have a unique e-mail address.

You can create your FSA ID here.

IRS DATA RETRIEVAL

If eligible we encourage you to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. This tool allows students and parents to access the IRS tax return information needed to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and transfer the data directly into their FAFSA from the IRS website.

While not required, if you are eligible to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, we highly recommend using the tool for several reasons:It’s the easiest way to provide your tax return information.
It’s the best way of ensuring that your FAFSA has accurate tax return information.
It may eliminate the need to provide additional documentation to your college. If you are ineligible or otherwise choose not to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to retrieve your tax return information, OU may require you or your parents’ (if you are a dependent student) IRS tax return transcript.

FAFSA

The FAFSA can be submitted here. When submitting the FAFSA you will need the Ottawa University Federal School Code which is: 001937. For students starting with OU in the fall of 2020, you should file a 2020-21 FAFSA and spring of 2021, you should file the 2020-21 FAFSA.

FAFSA Help

You can find more information about federal student aid at www.studentaid.gov Should you have any questions, please contact David Tyner at 785-248-2376 or david.tyner@ottawa.edu

Returning students with questions, please contact Ottawa U's Financial Aid Office at department at 800-755-5200, #4 or finaid@ottawa.edu.

University Forms

Within this section, you will find a variety of forms necessary for enrollment at Ottawa University.

Be-A-Brave Enrollment Registration

Please use this form to register for your enrollment date and list your schedule and course preferences. You will receive your schedule of classes during your enrollment event!

Pre-enrollment Forms

Click on the links below to view and complete these forms. We encourage you to complete these forms prior to attending a Be-A-Brave Enrollment event in order to expedite the enrollment process.

Student Registration, Health History and Housing Form

If you have any questions, please contact your Enrollment Advisor or the Office of Admissions at 800-755-5200, #2 or by email at admiss@ottawa.edu.

Can I live off campus?

Any full-time student who meets one of the following criteria may apply to live off campus.

Married (verification may be requested).
Has dependent children as defined by Federal Regulations.
Is 21 years of age by August 31 (fall semester approval) and January 31 (spring semester approval).
Will be classified a senior (92+ credit hours) by August 31 (fall) or January 31 (spring). Applications will be considered pending until status is verified.
Plans to live with a parent and/or legal guardian within a one-hour drive of Ottawa University. Verification must be on file. PLEASE NOTE: If a student does not meet the age requirement or does not have senior status, the student's institutional aid will be reduced.
Current Ottawa University Off Campus Student (lived off campus previous year with no restrictions).
Special Circumstance (Applications will be considered pending until status is approved/denied).

Who is my roommate?

Housing assignments can be found on the MyOttawa portal. Housing assignments will not be mailed so please check your MyOttawa portal in July.

Directions for logging into the MyOttawa portal are located in the “MyOttawa News” tab.

Once you log-in, you will want to click

“Students”
“Student Affairs”
"Click Here - Student Affairs Resources!"
"Residence Life"

Transcripts

It is important that the University has all of your official transcripts on file prior to beginning courses at Ottawa University. This includes high school and college transcripts.

Transcripts should be mailed from the school directly to Ottawa University at the following address:

Ottawa University
Attn: Admissions Office
1001 South Cedar Street
Ottawa, KS 66067

If you have questions regarding the receipt of your official transcripts, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-755-5200, #2.

Student Atheletes

New students must have a sports physical completed by an MD or DO only. Physicals must be completed after April 1, 2022, to be valid for the 2022-23 academic year, and after April 1, 2023, to be valid for the 2023-2024 academic year.

All athletes need to complete the Newcomer or Returning Athlete Procedures listed below for clearance to participate in the 2023-24 year. These procedures can also be found under Inside Athletics and Sports Medicine Forms.

If you have questions, please contact Head Athletic Trainer Jennifer Raybern at 785-248-2627 or jennifer.raybern@ottawa.edu.

Move-In and Orientation

New Student Registration will take place in August. This is mandatory for ALL (First Year and Transfer) incoming students.

During New Student Registration students will confirm that all paperwork is completed and confirm financial clearance.

Once a student is financially clear, they will receive a "Go Pass" which will allow them to move into the residence halls. All students must be financially clear BEFORE they will be allowed to move into the residence halls, begin classes or participate/practice in activities/athletics.

Braves Camp

Following New Student Registration will be a mandatory Orientation Braves Camp program. This is mandatory for ALL (First Year and Transfer) incoming students. Events will run from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. most days.

This fun multi-day Braves Camp will welcome new and transfer students to life at Ottawa University. This is the time of years that the Ottawa University family grows – through the addition of new students, like yourself!

The days will be fun-filled with lots of activities and opportunities to meet fellow students, become familiar with the campus, as well as meet the faculty and staff who will be active in your college experience. We encourage you to get involved, ask questions, make friends, and dive into all that’s available.

Braves Camp Newsletter

MyOttawa Portal

The MyOttawa portal is an important asset for our students and is your primary source for information as you begin your college career as an Ottawa University Brave.

How do I sign in?

Go to myottawa.ottawa.edu
Username: Your Student ID # (Your ID number is printed on most documents you receive from Ottawa University)
Your password for your email, Blackboard and MyOttawa will always be identical. Follow the steps below to retrieve/reset your password.
- Check your personal email for a message from Ottawa University regarding your OU student email and password. We encourage you to reset your password to be something you can easily recall.
- Go to www.ottawa.edu/MyPass
- Login with your OU Student ID and setup your security questions.
- Once this is complete, you may reset your current password.
What if I did not receive or have lost my initial email regarding my password?
- Contact your Enrollment Advisor for a duplicate password to be sent.

Student Email

Another important element that you will find on MyOttawa is a link to your student email. This email account has been established for you and is yours to keep—even after you graduate from Ottawa University.

This will be one of the venues for communication with the University—professors, financial aid, the business office, and much more. Check it regularly to stay up to date on happenings around campus.

Your student email address is typically firstname.lastname@student.ottawa.edu.

Your password for your email, Blackboard and MyOttawa will always be identical. Follow the steps below to retrieve/reset your password.
- Check your personal email for a message from Ottawa University regarding your OU student email and password. We encourage you to reset your password to be something you can easily recall.
- Go to www.ottawa.edu/MyPass
- Login with your OU Student ID and setup your security questions.
- Once this is complete, you may reset your current password.

To access your student email, go to the MyOttawa portal.

E2Campus

This is also the place where you can sign up for the e2campus alert system. This system is used to notify you of important and emergency announcements. This service is available through email and text. To sign up for e2campus you will need to sign into your MyOttawa portal.

Directions for logging into the MyOttawa portal are listed above.

Once you log-in, scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see “Get the Message”. Click on “create an account” and follow the prompts. Once you have created an account you will receive a verification code via text. You will need to type it into the verification box on the website. Once this is completed you are set up to receive notifications.

Deadlines and Timelines

October 1

FAFSA opens for submission

February 1

University forms open for submission

March 15

FAFSA Priority filing deadline

April 1

New student athletes must have a sports physical completed by an MD or DO only. Physicals must be completed after April 1, 2021, to be valid for the 2021-22 academic year.

June 1

Have your official High School and/or college transcripts sent to Ottawa University

July 1

Housing assignments will be available on the MyOttawa portal after 5 p.m.
Estimated course and fee statement is available
11 month payment plan begins

July 15, 2023

Students are required to have a plan in place with the University to finance their college education. This means that all financial aid documents must be completed by that day. In addition, if there is a balance due, the University must be notified of how that will be handled.
All student-athletes need to complete the Newcomer Athlete Procedures by July 15, 2023, for clearance to participate in the 2023-24 year.

August 1

10 month payment plan begins