Scholarships for Incoming First Year and Transfer Students

The table below includes information about our tuition programs and scholarships. All of the programs listed below are awarded automatically based on the materials in your undergraduate application for admission and the information provided in your FAFSA (if you submitted one).

You can find more scholarship opportunities through the PSU Scholarship Application.

Oregon Residents

Learn how Portland State University determines residency status.

Program	Award Amount	Additional Application?	FAFSA Required?
Tuition Free Degree	PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible students.	No	Yes
Rose City Scholarship	Up to $2,400 annually	No	Yes

Nonresidents

Program	Award Amount	Additional Application?	FAFSA Required?
Washington Border Discount (WBD)	Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition	No	No
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)	Eligible students pay 150% of resident tuition	No	No
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship	Up to $6,000 annually	No	No

Honors

Program	Award Amount	Additional Application?	FAFSA Required?
University Honors Laurels Scholarship	Up to $3,000 annually	Only students who apply and are admitted to the Honors College are considered for this scholarship.	No

Multicultural Retention Programs

PSU also offers scholarships through TRIO Student Success Services programs and Multicultural Retention Services.

Indigenous, Native American, First Nations, and Alaska Native Resources

As part of our mission to lead the way to an equitable and sustainable future through academic excellence, urban engagement and expanding opportunity for all, Portland State University seeks to provide information and resources for Native students to pursue their education at Oregon’s most diverse urban research university.

Eligibility for these programs vary based on a number of factors.

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