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Financial Aid at Oregon State University

Support to achieve your goals

You've got big dreams for your future, and Oregon State University can help put that future within your reach. The Office of Financial Aid welcomes the opportunity to help you make your dreams for a quality education come true. 

 
 
 

Current Announcements

  • 2025-26 FAFSA application will open December 1

  • Fall Term 2024 bills are due November 1

 

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Apply for scholarships through ScholarDollars

Newly admitted and current OSU students can apply for various scholarship opportunities using the ScholarDollars system. Using your ONID login, you can set up an account to help get matched with different opportunities to apply for. Most applications open from November 1 through February 15 each year. With almost $12 million in scholarship funds available, don't miss this great opportunity to apply!

Navigate the cost of your education

We recognize that college is a big investment for you and your family.  Take advantage of our resources to help navigate the cost of your education.  We have detailed cost estimates, a net price calculator, budget worksheets, housing and dining options, and debt management solutions.  If you have emergency needs please contact our office. 

 

How to apply for financial aid at OSU

Learn the fundamentals of the financial aid application process. We offer detailed options for every student type, explanations of various forms of aid, and information for parents.

Understand and accept your aid offer

Financial aid is a process.  We want you to understand your financial aid offer letter, know how to accept your financial aid offer, and what happens after your FAFSA has been processed. 

Learn how to maintain your financial aid

There are many factors that impact your eligibility for aid when you are a student.  Knowing how different decisions will impact your aid will help you maintain eligibility.  Learn how payments work, how to renew your aid, what happens when courses are dropped and how to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Explore additional resources

When scholarships, grants, and loans aren't enough, we still have other opportunities to consider.