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Types of Aid

When you fill out your FAFSA, the types of aid you're eligible for are grants, loans, and work-study. We'll determine, based on need and funding availability, what you are eligible for. In general, only early applicants are considered for work study and most grants. It is in your best interest to apply before March 1.

The type of aid available to you depends upon your status. Are you an undergraduate or graduate? Will you be enrolled full-time or part-time? The chart below describes the types of aid available.


 Undergraduate Enrolled Full-time Undergraduate Enrolled 3/4 or 1/2-time Graduate Enrolled 1/2 or Full-time Post-bac Enrolled 1/2 or Full-time
Pell Grant Yes Yes, also < 1/2-time No No
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Yes Yes No No
Oregon Opportunity Grant Yes Yes No No
Oregon University System Supplemental Grant Yes No No No
Work Study Yes Yes Yes No
Perkins Loan Yes Yes Yes No
Subsidized Stafford Loan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Yes Yes Yes Yes
PLUS Parent Loan
Yes*
Yes*
No
Yes*
Graduate PLUS Loan
No
No
Yes**
No

*PLUS Parent Loans are available to the parents of a dependent undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students contingent on a credit check. For more information, or to apply online, please visit our Parent's Page.

**Graduate PLUS loans are subject to a credit check. To apply, please submit the online application.

Your enrollment level for financial aid purposes is the same as your enrollment level with the Registrar's Office which is based on your student type. If you are not sure about your enrollment, please consult the chart below: (Note: The chart below applies to all terms, including Summer)


 Full time 3/4 time Half time Less than 1/2 time
Undergraduate 12 or more 9-11 6-8 1-5
Post-baccalaureate 12 or more 9-11 6-8 1-5
Graduate 9 or more N/A 5-8 1-4