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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Now Available

Portland State University students should use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid.

The 2026–27 FAFSA is now available. Complete your form annually to be eligible for all financial aid opportunities, including federal or state grants, loans, and Work Study.

If you are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, you can submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). The ORSAA is an alternative to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon students, including students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Do you need help completing the FAFSA?

If you need help filing your FAFSA, review our FAFSA guide, contact the Financial Aid Office at (503) 725-3461, or stop by our counter in Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) first floor (we also offer bilingual Spanish appointments with Financial Aid to help you through the process). Appointments are available in person or via Zoom.

FAFSA Timeline

October: FAFSA opens for next award year

February 1: Priority FAFSA submission deadline (and Tuition-Free Degree priority deadline)

April: FAFSA results sent to PSU by the federal processor

April/May: Financial aid offers sent to new students, continuing students, and graduate students

View our FAFSA Guide

Portland State University School code: 003216

You must include this on your FAFSA so we get your information.

How to Add Portland State University

Search by State

For State, enter"Oregon (OR)"
For City, enter "Portland"
For School Name, start typing "Psu Financial Aid Office" and select it from the list.
Select "Search"
Select "Psu Financial Aid Office"
Select "Continue"

Enter School Code

For Federal School Code, enter 003216
Select "Search"
Select "Psu Financial Aid Office"
Select "Continue"

Later Applicants, Postbaccalaureate, and Part-time Students

In general, students whose FAFSAs are received after February 1, part-time, and postbaccalaureate students are considered and offered aid based on availability. We recommend that you submit the FAFSA as early as possible before the beginning of the term in which you wish to receive aid. Less than full-time students and late applicants with exceptional circumstances can contact Financial Aid for further information.

Next Step: Apply for Scholarships

Once you've submitted your FAFSA, apply for scholarships. We award thousands of dollars in scholarships each year through the PSU Scholarship Application.

Apply for Scholarships