Federal Pell Grant - The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant from the federal government directly to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Each student's award amount is determined on the basis of family circumstances and cost of attendance. After the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is filed, the Department of Education sends you a Student Aid Report (SAR) or an Information Acknowledgement if you filed online. These documents will indicate if you are Pell eligible. $5,350 is the maximum award amount for 2009-2010.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) -The FSEOG is a federal grant administered by the OSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Funds are awarded to full-time undergraduates with Pell eligibility and exceptional financial need as determined by the institution.
State of Oregon Opportunity Grant - The Opportunity Grant is a state grant administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC). Twelve terms of eligibility are possible. This grant is not available during summer term. General eligibility requirements for students are:
• Must be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States.
• Must be a resident of Oregon.
• Must be an undergraduate.
• Must show financial need.
• Must be enrolled at least half time (6 to 11 credit-hours per term).
• Must meet eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell Grant.
• Must apply annually by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Oregon University System Supplemental Tuition Waiver (SCW) - The SCW is a tuition waiver program. The program provides limited tuition funds to full-time resident freshmen and sophomores. Eligibility is limited to students with high financial need.
