Oregon State University
Financial Aid
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
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Review regular updates on the legal status of Income Driven Repayment plans
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Special Conditions Appeals for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open
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OSU joined the College Cost Transparency Initiative
Financial Aid for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
We are getting everything ready to be able to offer financial aid to students for the upcoming academic year. Please continue to monitor your OSU email for updates and review our information pages for new students and returning students.
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. We also have pages to help new students or returning students apply for aid for the 2025-26 academic year.
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.