Money help for students

Office of Student Success

Resources to help you pay for school, or manage your time so you can work and still devote the time you need to be successful in class.

The College of Health and Oregon State University provide extensive financial support resources to help students succeed.

From scholarships and emergency funds to financial counseling and work opportunities, students have access to multiple funding sources and money management tools.

Learn about available resources to reduce financial stress and focus on your academic and professional goals.

College of Health money help for students

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Undergraduate students Scholarships

All undergraduate scholarship applications are carefully reviewed, although not all applications are funded. The process is very competitive, so take the time to thoughtfully prepare your application materials.

Oregon State University money help for students

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Child Care Assistance Program

The Family Resource Center compiles financial assistance programs for students including OSU Student Child Care Assistance (need-based support for Corvallis students), cost of attendance revisions to include child care costs, and Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) through the State of Oregon. Additional resources include emergency loans up to $350 and various grants and scholarships for student parents.

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Emergency Loans

The Business Affairs Office offers short term emergency loans of up to $350.00. To be eligible to receive an emergency loan students must be enrolled at least half-time, be degree-seeking, and not have any active financial holds.

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Financial Aid Office

OSU's Financial Aid Office helps make your education affordable through grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. The office provides resources for applying, understanding your aid offer, maintaining eligibility, and managing costs including a net price calculator.

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OSU ScholarDollars

OSU’s online scholarship search and application system. One application matches you to hundreds of donor-funded scholarships. Applications open Nov 1 – Feb 15 for the next academic year

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OSU Scholarship Office

Central resource for all OSU scholarships, including deadlines, eligibility, and application processes. Covers scholarships for new and current students, financial need-based awards, and external opportunities

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University Scholars Program Scholarship Renewal Requirements

University Scholars Program scholarships require maintaining specific GPAs (3.00 for Presidential, 2.50 for most others) and completing 36 credits annually for renewal. Transfer credits and high school credits don't count toward annual requirements—if you don't meet renewal requirements, you can submit an appeal.