Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid!
An education at the University of Portland is an investment in each student's future success. We are dedicated to helping students and their families finance a high-quality education at the University of Portland.
We welcome students and families anytime during business hours. The Office of Financial Aid is located on the ground floor of Waldschmidt Hall. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays. If you are unable to get your questions answered at the counter, counselors are available by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Upcoming Events + Deadlines
October 1 - 2018-19 FAFSA Available
October 1, 2017 is when the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) becomes available for the 2018-19 school year. To complete the 2018-19 FAFSA, students will utilize 2016 tax information. Students should complete their FAFSA as early as possible in October for maximum aid consideration for next school year.
November 1 - OSAC Scholarship Application available
November 1, 2017 is when the
OSAC Scholarship application opens for Oregon residents for the 2018-19 school year. This is one scholarship application that allows students to access more than 500 scholarships. The early bird deadline is February 15, 2018 and the final deadline is March 1, 2018.
December 1 - Final Deadline for Fall Semester Loans
Final deadline to submit loan applications (Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized, PLUS, Grad PLUS, Nursing, Perkins, and Alternative loans) and/or changes for fall semester. Applications and/or changes submitted after this date may not be processed.
December 1 - Priority Deadline for Spring Semester
December 1, 2017 is the priority deadline for completing loan application processes (Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized, PLUS, Grad PLUS, Nursing, Perkins, and Alternative loans) for spring semester.
See Dates + Deadlines for a comprehensive list of other important financial aid dates.
