Apply for Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be completed in the January prior to enrollment at the University of Oregon each year. The school code for the University of Oregon is 003223. You will also need a Department of Education PIN in order to sign your FAFSA electronically.

Priority Deadline

Because many types of funding are limited, applying before the priority deadline is important. The University of Oregon priority deadline is March 1 . To ensure your application is processed and transmitted to the University of Oregon by our priority deadline, we encourage you to submit your FAFSA to the federal processor by February 1. If you have not completed your tax forms by that time, we suggest that you use estimated figures. 

The Five-Minute FAFSA Video (FinAid.org)

Financial Aid for College (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

After Completing the FAFSA

Students who have applied for admission and have had an official FAFSA provided to the UO by the federal processor should receive a Financial Aid Award Letter packet in the mail from the University of Oregon. The Financial Aid Award Letter will indicate the types and amounts of financial aid for which the student is eligible during the academic year. Award letters are typically sent to eligible students beginning in April. They are sent to eligible students on an on-going basis throughout the year based on the date that the official FAFSA is provided to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. A response to the offer of assistance is typically required within thirty days from the date printed on the letter. 

Next Steps

Once you have received your the Financial Aid Award Letter, refer to My Award Letter in order to learn more about accepting and receiving your financial aid.