Office of Financial Aid

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FAFSA Reminder:

The Office of Financial Aid encourages all students to complete the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa, which opened on October 1, 2021.  When completing the 2022-23 FAFSA you will use your 2020 income information. Since you will be using 2020 income information, there is a greater chance that you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to transfer your official IRS tax information into the FAFSA, reducing errors and speeding up completion time. It is important to apply early to take advantage of any limited funding opportunities.

ORSAA Reminder:

The Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) at https://oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa.aspx, opened on October 1, 2021. The Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) is an alternative to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon students, including students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 

OSAC Scholarship Reminder:

The Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) offers another opportunity for more money to attend college.  OSAC scholarships total $10 million dollars and are available to Oregon resident students. Students should complete the scholarship application at OregonStudentAid.gov before March 1, 2022 to be considered.  Oregon is unique in offering this vast array of scholarships, so please take advantage of the opportunity and apply early! The scholarship application opens November 1, 2021.

PSLF Notice for Alumni:

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced an update to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Borrowers who either have federal Direct Loans or who have already consolidated into the Direct Loan Program may now qualify for PSLF under the limited time waiver. Any prior payment made by a borrower eligible for the PSLF program will count as a qualifying payment, regardless of loan type, repayment plan, or whether the payment was made on time or in full. For more information see https://go.usa.gov/xMwMN.