Financial Aid Info for Parents & Families

Financing college can seem like a daunting task. We're here to help! Below are some sources to get the ball rolling.

FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa Official website for applying for federal student financial aid. Find everything you need for filing for financial aid including creating your FSA ID, scholarships and grants and tips for making college affordable. Here is a one-page guide to get you and your student started with all things FAFSA.

Follow these 8 Easy Steps for Parents Completing the FAFSA Form with your student.

Resources for Parents on Federal Student Aid Throughout this website, you'll find useful information about paying for college with the federal student aid programs.

Oregon Student Aid The Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) contains a variety of links and resources for everything from saving and paying for college, to researching which campuses would be a great fit. OSAC also manages the OSAC Scholarship Application, the Oregon Promise program, and the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

The Oregon College Savings Plan For most families, saving enough to pay for the costs of higher education can seem overwhelming. However, with good planning, funding a college education can be easier to achieve than you might think.