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Portland State is affordable.

Significant scholarship opportunities
are available for students like you.

Don’t delay. Make the most of your scholarship possibilities. Portland State makes the process easy for you, whether you live in-state or out-of-state.

Ways for Oregon Residents
to Pay for College

1. University Scholarships

Portland State offers a large number of scholarships based upon:

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Field of study
• Contributions of diverse and unique backgrounds
• First-generation college student status
• Disabilities
• Specific majors and career choices
• Service to school and community
• Leadership achievements

Many Portland State University scholarships have a February 1, 2008 application deadline. Don’t miss out on these opportunities!

Visit www.pdx.edu/finaid/scholarships.html for detailed scholarship information, and to access the online application. You’ll also find information and links to other state and national scholarship databases.

One link from the PSU scholarship website is to the Oregon Student Assistance Commission -- www.osac.state.or.us -- which offers more than 370 scholarships for Oregon residents. Applications are due by March 1, 2008.

2. Oregon Opportunity Grant Awards

Depending upon your financial aid eligibility, Oregon residents may receive renewable awards of up to $3,200 per year. Award sizes vary based upon financial need. 2008 is the first year these awards are made possible so don’t miss out!

Application for the new Oregon Opportunity Grant Program through the FAFSA process begins January 1, 2008. For an estimate of your individual award amount, an easy-to-use grant calculator is available at www.osac.state.or.us/SRMEstimator/

For more Oregon Opportunity Grant information, check out the Oregon Student Assistance Commission website at www.getcollegefunds.org or call the Oregon Student Assistance Commission office at 541-687-7400 or toll free at 1-800-452-8807.

Ways for Out-of-State Residents
to Pay for College

1. Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship

This is a merit-based award that offers eligible non-Oregon resident students up to $6,500 in renewable scholarships. Apply online today! Take advantage of the early scholarship awards that begin this month! You will find the easy-to-complete scholarship application at www.pdx.edu/admissions/oosscholarships.html

2. Western Undergraduate Exchange Awards

This is another merit-based award for students from certain of western US states. You may be eligible for tuition discounts of approximately $9,000 per year. You must be entering PSU for the first time and your cumulative high school GPA must be at least 3.25. If you are a transfer student, your college GPA must be at least 2.50 to be eligible. Go to www.pdx.edu/admissions/oosscholarships.html to see if your home state participates in this program and to see the list of 21 eligible academic programs offering this tuition discount to non-resident students.

3. Other University Scholarships

Yes! There are more. Portland State offers a large number of scholarships based upon:

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Contributions of diverse and unique backgrounds
• First-generation college student status
• Disabilities
• Specific majors and career choices
• Service to school and community
• Leadership achievements

Visit www.pdx.edu/finaid/scholarships.html for an online application. You’ll also find information and links to other state and national scholarship databases. And for more helpful resources, go to www.pdx.edu/admissions/oosresources.html

Many Portland State University scholarships have a February 1, 2008 application deadline. Don’t miss out on these opportunities!

Best of success to you!

If you have any questions, let us know.
We’re here to assist you with your college planning.

Office of Admissions, Registration, and Records
Portland State University
1-800-547-8887
503-725-3511
admissions@pdx.edu