Compare Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Federal Student Aid is responsible for managing the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These programs provide grants, loans, and work-study funds to students attending college. Federal Student Aid may help cover expenses such as tuition/fees, room/board, books, supplies, and transportation.

Type of Aid	Other Information	Enrollment Requirement
Federal Pell Grant	Available to undergraduates only. Does not have to be repaid.	12+ credits receive 100%. Prorated based on credits below 12.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant	Available to undergraduates only. Does not have to be repaid.	Must enroll in at least 1 credit.
Oregon Opportunity Grant	Does not have to be repaid. The OOG is an estimate based on state economic information. This amount may be adjusted when final state appropriation levels are known. Student must complete the FAFSA® or ORSAA to be considered.	12+ credits receive 100%. Prorated based on credits below 12.
Oregon Promise Grant	Available to Oregon high school graduates to attend post-secondary education with an emphasis on community colleges.	Must enroll in at least 6 credits. Prorated based on credits between 11-6. 12+ credits receive 100%.
Oregon Tribal Student Grant	The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges.	Must enroll in at least 6 credits.
Federal Work-Study Program	Money is earned and does not have to be repaid.	Must enroll in at least 1 credit.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan	The Department of Education pays interest while the student is in school and during grace and deferment periods. Money is borrowed and does have to be repaid.	Must enroll in at least 6 credits. Loans are prorated based on enrollment level for students enrolled less than full-time.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan	The student is responsible for the interest. Money is borrowed and does have to be repaid.	Must enroll in at least 6 credits. Loans are prorated based on enrollment level for students enrolled less than full-time.
Federal Parent Loan to Undergraduate Student	Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students. Money is borrowed and does have to be repaid.	Must enroll in at least 6 credits. Loans are prorated based on enrollment level for students enrolled less than full-time.
Private Loans	These loans are non-federal loans, made by a lender such as a bank, credit union, state agency, or a school. Private loans may require a cosigner and a credit record.	Minimum enrollment determined by lender.