The Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program, created by the estate of Jesse Bell, provides loans for meritorious graduate students. These non-need-based loans are available on a one-time basis to domestic and international enrolled graduate students to assist with educational expenses associated with their advanced degree.

Loans up to $5,000 are available and dependent upon the merit, loan request, and current balance available in the loan fund. Some conditions for the loan include: 5% annual interest rate, loan period of 10 years max, $40/month minimum payment, repayment begins 9 months after the student ceases to be enrolled for at least 3 credits in an OSU graduate program, or on an approved leave of absence, or enrolled at least half-time at another institution of higher education.