RESOURCES FOR YOU

There are many ways to optimize your financial situation, to save and/or find additional financial resources. Below you will find some common themes for people to save and find additional funds in a variety of topics. As interested, click each topic to learn more.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING

Below are ways to find additional funds to help pay for your college and life.

Also, see our CAFE Handouts:

EMERGENCY LOAN

The emergency loan is a $350 per term loan that must be paid off before you can take another. You borrow the $350 from yourself, as it is charged to your OSU bill. You are only allowed one per-term and can work for students who need some funding quickly.
Find more information on the Emergency Loan.

EMPLOYMENT

On-Campus Jobs: There are many students working on-campus, or virtual (Ecampus students) with or without Work Study. All student jobs must be posted in OSU’s HR website.
- Here is some more information for Undocumented Students
General information for international students.
- Start your Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to be able to engage in off-campus work/internships during your first year.
- Start your Optional Practical Training (OPT)for worth authorization after graduation for 1 year; 2 year extension in some cases like STEM careers).
- H-1B Sponsorship for employment after graduation (up to 3 years).

PAID RESEARCH

There are many benefits of doing research and a lot of opportunities here at OSU. Learn more about Undergraduate Research at OSU.

Graduate students, check in with your academic departments to find out what research opportunities exist. Consider a Graduate Research Assistantship or GRA.

SCHOLARDOLLARS | OSU-WIDE, DEPARTMENTAL, & OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

Newly-admitted and continuing OSU students are eligible to apply for scholarships through OSU ScholarDollars. Students must be admitted to OSU and have an active ONID account to be able to log into the system and submit an application.

Submit your OSU ScholarDollars applications between November 1, and February 15 each year to maximize the number of scholarships for which you will be considered. Most OSU scholarships have application deadlines on or after February 15, but specific deadlines may vary.

Additionally, you will find outside of OSU scholarships matched to you year-round!

ADDITIONAL OSU CASCADES SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out all OSU Cascade scholarships and opportunities. Make sure and review other options which include scholarships for financial hardship and persistence.

ECAMPUS HARDSHIP GRANT

Oregon State Ecampus has set aside funding to assist online students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that interferes with academic progress. This funding is being provided to help ensure that Ecampus students with demonstrated financial need are able to continue their education at OSU. Click here to learn more!

NATIONAL AND GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP ADVISING

- National and Global Scholarships Advising can help you find an apply for nationally and internationally competitive opportunities.

UNIQUE DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Many colleges, departments, and/or programs have their own resources - check in directly with the colleges/departments/programs you are involved in. Additionally, CAFE keeps a list of many unique resources, so come meet with CAFE.

OTHER IDEAS

Turn a hobby into a side hustle.
Find gig-work.
Work seasonal jobs and save the money for the academic year.
Do bottle drop to get extra money.
Consider SNAP benefits for support with food.

RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT TUITION & FEE SAVINGS

DEGREE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Degree Partnership Program (DPP): Consider saving some money by taking some of your 100 and 200 level classes at one of our Oregon Community College. Students can do this through DPP, in which OSU has a partnership with all Oregon Community Colleges. You can take a 100 or 200 level required course for your OSU degree at your partner school (online or in-person) and pay the community college price for that course or courses.

STUDENT FEES

As an OSU student, you are paying for services and resources by paying your student fees! Make sure to maximize these resources first. Each year, for example, students vote on how they want their incidental fees to be spent. You will find the details for the current academic year. You will see the larger categories such as: ASOSU, Athletics, Diversity and Cultural Engagement, Family Resource Center, Human Services Resource Center, Memorial Union, Orange Media Network, Performing Arts, Recreational Sports, and Student Leadership and Involvement. In ASOSU, for example, you are paying for Legal services, Saferide, and free transit services here in Corvallis. In addition, you will notice you are paying for counseling and health services through your student fees. Make sure to review the Student Health Services and the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) websites to see what your fees are already paying for.

NON-RESIDENT TUITION & FEE SAVINGS

For any person admitted to OSU as a non-resident student on either the Corvallis or Cascades campuses, here are some ideas on how to save money on tuition.

ECAMPUS

Students admitted to either the Corvallis or Cascades campuses have access to take online or Ecampus courses. The tuition and fees for online courses are less than non-resident tuition and fees, so taking some of your courses online can save you some money.

SUMMER SESSION

There are multiple sessions throughout the summer, some lasting a few weeks, some lasting as long as 11, with lengths of sessions in between. Not only is this a great option to take some credits during the summer to lighten the pressure during the regular terms, or maybe to play catch up; the summer session charges the same in-person tuition as Oregon residents. So, a non-resident taking in-person summer courses can save some money! Check out more information here.

WAYS TO SAVE

Below are ways to save in many areas of your life.

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FOOD

Find free meals on OSU’s Campus: @EatFreeOSU;
Lower your meal plan;
Basic Needs Center (BNC) has a food pantry, food assistance, SNAP assistance, and more;
Make Cents program (balanced meals for low cost on-campus); and
211.org

TEXTBOOKS & SUPPLIES

- Basic Needs Center (BNC) Textbook Lending Program
  *Allows eligible students the opportunity to check out required textbooks at no cost for the entire academic term-starts the first week of class and operates on a first come, first serve basis.
- Rent through bookstore or Amazon
- Buy used online or in the OSU bookstore
- Trade or share between friends
- Some classes you might not need the text
  - Ask professor about how they use the text? Do they have an extra? Can I use the older edition (more affordable)?
- Check to see if your textbook is in the Library’s Course Reserves
  *Can only check out 3 hours at a time
- Find online and print
- Check out book at local or OSU library (audio book, ebook, etc.)
- Laptop Loan Program through OSU Library
- Equipment Loan Program through OSU Library
- Service Desk

HOUSING AND UTILITIES

If on-campus, consider an economy triple option;
If you are in Corvallis with dependents, consider the Family Housing option (near campus, usually more affordable than other apartments)
Basic Needs Center (BNC) has housing security resources;
211.org

TRANSPORTATION

All information
- All transit options (bus)
- Beaver Bus

- Walk, skateboard, and/or bike
- University Motor Pool
- Airport Shuttles
- Van Pool/Car Pool
- Biking

DEPENDENT CARE

You will find many services through our Family Resource Center around child and elder care, including financial resources.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

LEGAL

ASOSU Student Legal Services provides free, confidential assistance to all OSU students at the Corvallis campus on a variety of legal matters. This office provides legal advice and representation to OSU students when they have a dispute that does not pertain to the university.

FINANCIAL RESOURCE OFFICES ON CAMPUS

Financial Aid 1:1 appointments, general information, and more.	About Us Contact Us
Student Accounts Get all your OSU billing questions answered and more.	About Us Contact Us
Basic Needs Center (BNC) Learn about the many textbook, food, housing, computer resources and more.	About Us Contact Us
Center for Advancing Financial Education (CAFE) Build your personal financial skills with the many resources through CAFE.	About Us Contact Us
Scholarships Learn about OSU opportunities, renewal requirements, appeals and more.	About Us Contact Us
National and Global Scholarships Advising Office They are here to assist you through all stages of the application process for competitive national and international scholarships.	About and Contact Us
Office of International Services (OIS) Provides well-rounded support for international students getting here, living here, working here, academics, and more.	About Us Contact Us
Military and Veteran Resources Provides well-rounded support for students in the military veteran community from space on-campus, academic, benefits, and more.	About Us Contact Us
Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) Excellent, well-rounded support for eligible students from academic, financial, and more.	About Us Contact Us
TRiO Excellent, well-rounded support for eligible students from academic, financial, and more.	About Us Contact Us
Academic Advising Find your college and get connected to an academic advisor who can help you with all things related to your academic planning.	About Us Contact Us
Student Health Services You have access to many different health services by being an OSU student.	About Us Contact Us
Graduate School Financial Support Get support here at OSU in how to find ways to pay for graduate school - plan ahead!	Email: Nick.Fluery@oregonstate.edu Director of Financial Support Graduat School
Cascades Campus Financial Assistance Check out a variety of support options and resources for our OSU Cascades students!	Find the resources and reach out accordingly!