Resources

General Financial Aid Information

• Federal Student Aid - An office of the U.S. Department of Education
• FERPA - Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• FinAid.org - The SmartStudent^TM Guide to Financial Aid
• IRS for Students - An IRS guide to higher education
• NASFAA - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Resources for Students, Parents, & Counselors
• Student Aid Tips for Unique Student Circumstances - NASFAA tip sheets for students facing unique circumstances when applying for aid. Tip sheets are available for Adult Learners, Undocumented Students, Servicemembers & Veterans, and Refugee & Asylee Students.

Other Resources

Gainful Employment - Federal regulations require that the University of Portland disclose certain information about our Gainful Employment Programs. This link will take you to publications regarding GE Programs at UP.

GRE Fee Reduction - Students who meet who meet the criteria of the GRE® Fee Reduction Program may qualify to take the GRE® at a discounted rate. The Office of Financial Aid can help you certify your eligibility for this program.

Financial Aid Handbook - All students are expected to read and understand the policies published in the Financial Aid Handbook.

Loan Entrance and Exit Counseling - Students who borrow from the Direct Loan program are required to complete entrance prior to borrowing and exit counseling when they are no longer enrolled at least half time.