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Students in the Graduate School of Education may be eligible for several financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Follow these links for more information about scholarships for specific programs in the Graduate School of Education. Start with the Scholarship Application Instructions for more detailed information about the offerings.
Scholarship deadline for the 2009-2010 Academic Year: April 10, 2010
The Graduate School of Education (GSE) invites all students who are admitted or who have been offered admittance and will be enrolled in the GSE by Fall term 2009 to apply for scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year.
See the Scholarships and Awards page to view a listing and details for scholarships offered specifically to GSE students.
To start your application, visit the scholarship website. This will connect you to the online application process called Scholar X. Log in as a first time student if you haven't logged in before. You will see these sections which pertain to GSE students:
If you are a student seeking assistance with tuition, contact the PSU Financial Aid office website at http://www.pdx.edu/finaid. Portland State University understands it is important for our students to focus on their program of study without the concerns of a cumbersome financial aid process. This comprehensive web site was designed to assist students in processing all application forms online, calculating financial aid estimates, and even checking loan status! There are a few things students should know before applying for financial aid
The Teach Grant is a federal grant program that provides up to $4,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
Loan Cancellation for Special Education Teachers may qualify for them for 100% of loan forgiveness (Perkins) or up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness (Stafford) depending upon the type of loan. If you are considering becoming a Special Education Teacher and accessing financial aid, you can find more information including application and requirements by visiting:
