Tuition and Financial Aid: Undergraduate-Level Courses
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees for 2013-14
| Tuition* |
$219 per credit hour |
| Enrollment Fee |
$50 per quarter |
| Lab Fees |
Vary By Course |
| Student Services Fee |
$50 per quarter (full time students only) |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition rates and fees are annually reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees, and typically any changes go into effect at the beginning of the summer term.
PDF of tuition and fees
Financial Assistance for Undergraduate Courses
These are the types of government-funded grant programs available:
Pell Grants (based on level of enrollment and EFC)
o Up to $1850 per term of enrollment (eligible EFC range: $0-$4995)
o Not available to students who have previously earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Oregon Opportunity Grants (OOG)
o Up to $650 per term of enrollment
o Must meet Oregon residency requirements
o Must meet need criteria determined by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission
o Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on FAFSA filing date
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) (dependent upon Pell Grant eligibility)
o FSEOG funding may be limited
These are the types of federal loans available:
Perkins Loans (based on EFC, timely FAFSA application, and availability of funding)
o Amounts vary depending on funds available to award
Federal Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized; also known as Stafford or Direct Loans)
o Dependent student annual limit: $5500, of which $3500 is the maximum Subsidized amount
o Independent student annual limit: $9500, of which $3500 is the maximum Subsidized amount
o The award year begins with Summer and ends with Spring
Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans
o Annual limit: Cost of Attendance minus other financial assistance, such as loans and scholarships
Non-federal sources of funding:
UWS Scholarships
Scholarships from outside sources
o A number of private organizations offer scholarships; each organization will have its own deadlines, criteria, and application processes
o www.fastweb.com is a helpful resource to help you get started on your search for scholarships
Veterans Educational Benefits
Alternative Loans (non-federal loans borrowed through private lenders)
o Can be borrowed to cover the entire Cost of Attendance, minus any other financial assistance
o Recommended as a last resort only.
o Cost and terms are typically less favorable than federal student loans.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office by email at finaid@uws.edu or call 503-847-2563 if you have any questions.