Financial Assistance
Entering full-time Ph.D. students may be eligible for financial support through a combination of tuition scholarships, OGI fellowships, named fellowships and graduate research assistantships. Offers of support are initiated by the individual academic departments. Part-time Ph.D. students may be eligible for some of the above. Partial tuition scholarships may be awarded by the school or individual academic departments to entering full-time M.S. students.
Federal Financial Aid
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans are available to eligible students who are formally admitted to a Master's or Ph.D. program at the OGI School of Science & Engineering. To be eligible for a loan, students must take at least 5 credits each quarter, and must be U.S citizens or eligible non-citizens (e.g. permanent residents.) For application materials and addition information, contact:
OHSU Financial Aid Office
Phone: 503 494-7800 or 800 775-5460
E-mail: finaid@ohsu.edu
Web: www.ohsu.edu/finaid
The "Free Application for Student Aid" (FAFSA) forms may be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Hard-copy forms are available from the OHSU Financial Aid Office. Use Federal School Code 004883 when completing the FAFSA form.
Federal Stafford Loans - Subsidized and Unsubsidized
- Available to US citizens and eligible non citizens (e.g. permanent residents)
- Must be taking at least 5 credits at OGI School of Science & Engineering
- Must be formally admitted to a MS or Ph.D. program (currently students in certificate programs are not eligible for aid)
- OHSU administers the federal subsidized Stafford loan (government pays the interest while you are in school) and the federal unsubsidized Stafford loan (government does not pay the interest)
- Undergraduate loans are deferred as long as you are taking at least 5 credits at OGI - bring your Deferment Request form to the Office of Graduate Education for processing
To Apply for Financial Aid
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may file electronically via the internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use school code 004883. Alternatively, you may pick up a printed FAFSA application form from the Department of Graduate Education Office (Paul Clayton Building, Suite 405, next to the Library).
2. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately 4-6 weeks after filing the FAFSA - this is confirmation that the federal Department of Education processed your application.
3. Once you receive your SAR, please notify OHSU's Financial Aid Office at 503-494-7800 that your FAFSA has been processed and that you would like to officially apply for financial aid through OHSU. You will then be mailed additional information detailing eligibility criteria and instructions for completing the financial aid process.
4. As soon as your financial aid check arrives, it will be deposited into your student account.
In School Deferments (From Previous Outstanding Loans)
If you currently have loans from your undergraduate or other college career, you may be eligible to defer repayment of these loans while you are in attendance at OGI. To qualify for an In School Deferment, you must be enrolled at least half time. Contact your lender for the appropriate form. The form will need to be completed by the OHSU financial aid office and mailed directly to your lender.
Financial Aid Exit Interview
All federal loan recipients who finish their studies at OGI are required to complete a Financial Aid Exit Interview. Contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ohsu.edu or 503-494-7800 for the form.
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Scholarships & Fellowships
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants
www.aauw.org/3000/felgrawa.html
The AAUW Educational Foundation, the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. Eligibility criteria and applications for fellowships and grants may be downloaded from this site. The Foundation also makes several prestigious national awards to recognize excellence in achievement.
American Indian Graduate Center
www.aigc.com
AIGC was founded in 1969 to help open the doors to graduate education for American Indian and Alaskan Native college graduates. For over thirty years, AIGC has awarded more than 10,000 fellowships to qualified Native American and Alaskan Native students to pursue Master's, Doctorate and professional degrees in all fields.
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (Google)
www.google.com/anitaborg
Google will award four $10,000 scholarships for female students in the computer sciences during the 2007-2008 academic year; two scholarships will be awarded to graduate degree (Master's or PhD level) candidates. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of academic background, responses to short essay questions and letters of recommendation.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Scholarship Awards
www.chciyouth.org
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a non-profit and non-partisan educational organization established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to development the next generation of Latino leaders. There is no GPA requirement and students of all majors are eligible to apply. Students attending a graduate/professional program will receive $5,000.
The e8 Fellowship/Scholarship for Sustainable Energy Development (SED)
www.e8.org
The e8 is an organization of leading electricity companies from the G8 nations. In conjunction with its goal of playing an active role in protecting the global environment, and promoting the efficient generation and use of electricity, it is offering awards of up to $23,000 US per year for students pursuing Masters Degrees and up to $30,000 US per year for post-Doctoral Fellows. Each of which will be provided for a two year period. These awards are available to students who are citizens of developing countries and countries whose economies are in transition (see list of eligible countries on our web site), who are interested in continuing their studies and contributing to the body of knowledge in sustainable energy development.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship for Minorities
www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html
In an effort to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination, the Ford Foundation offers predoctoral fellowships to members of six minority groups whose under-representation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The fellowship program identifies individuals of demonstrated ability and provides them with the opportunity to engage in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (ScD) degree. These scholars ultimately inspire other students of color to pursue an academic career in teaching and research.
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities
www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/forddiss.html
In an effort to increase the presence of underrepresented minorities on the nation's college and university faculties, to enhance diversity on campuses, and to address the persisting effects of past discrimination, the Ford Foundation offers dissertation completion fellowships to members of six minority groups whose under-representation in the professoriate has been severe and long-standing. The dissertation fellowship program provides individuals of demonstrated ability with the opportunity to complete the dissertation required for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (ScD) degree. These scholars ultimately inspire other students of color to pursue an academic career in teaching and research.
Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship for Minorities
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpost.html
To foster diversity on the nation's college and university faculties and campuses, the Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities Program identifies outstanding researchers and scholars who are members of minority groups whose under-representation in the professoriate and in formal programs of postdoctoral study and research in the United States has been long-standing and remains severe as a result of past discrimination. The program enables fellows to engage in a year of postdoctoral research and scholarship in an environment free from the interference of their normal professional duties. In sponsoring this fellowship program, the Ford Foundation wishes to help recent doctoral recipients achieve greater recognition and develop the professional associations that will make them more effective and productive in academic employment.
Fulbright
www.iie.org/fulbright/
The Fulbright Program was established in 1946, at the end of World War II, to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Its primary source of funding is an annual appropriation made by the United States Department of State. Participating governments and host institutions also contribute financial support through direct cost-sharing, as well as through tuition waivers, university housing, and other benefits.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
www.truman.gov/
The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development.
Hispanic College Fund
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications
Website is clearing house for available scholarships from a variety of sources. Some, such as the Google Scholarship Fund, award $5,000 annually.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis and awards generally range from $1000 to $5,000.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.855229/k.CC2B/Home.htm
As a private, independent grant making institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition, the Foundation seeks the development of healthy individuals and effective communities; peace within and among nations; responsible choices about human reproduction; and a global ecosystem capable of supporting healthy human societies. The Foundation supports research, policy development, dissemination, education and training, and practice.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
http://www.asee.org/ndseg
The US Department of Defense awards the highly competitive National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships. These fellowships are intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies. US citizens and Nationals are eligible and recipients are allowed to pursue their graduate studies at the university of choice. Applications are open in the fall of each year. Award includes full tuition, required fees and a stipend.
National Italian American Foundation
https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit for Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Areas of study are open and the awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
National Physical Science Consortium
http://www.npsc.org/students
The NPSC offers a unique and exciting doctoral graduate fellowship program in the Physical Sciences and related Engineering fields. The program is open to all eligible students, with special emphasis toward the recruitment of underrepresented minority and female physical science and engineering students in order to offset the historic imbalance faced by these underrepresented groups within the research community. Each fellowship typically exceeds $200,000. There are no applicant fees for the student to apply for a NPSC fellowship. This is a full-time study, Ph.D. track fellowship program.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&org=DGE
The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in the this competition. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study. Questions about the application Process for GRFP should contact:
GRF Operation Center
Suite T-50
1818 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036-2479
Phone: 866-NSF-GRFP (866-673-4737)
E-mail: help@nsfgradfellows.org
Oregon Sea Grant
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/funding/index.html
Oregon Sea Grant provides a variety of competitive and noncompetitive funding opportunities for university-based researchers who seek to address questions related to ocean or coastal science. Researchers from institutions across Oregon are invited to submit grant proposals for our regular biennial funding cycle, and for short-term Program Development grants to address specific, important coastal problems and opportunities. Fellowships for researchers and graduate students are also available.
Rotary Foundation
http://www.rotary.org
The Rotary is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
Siemens Foundation
www.siemens-foundation.org/
From grade school to grad school, Siemens is supporting the next generation of scientists, engineers and business leaders through educational initiatives.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (SWE)
www.swe.org
The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. Scholarships and fellowships range from $1.000 to $10,000 each.
www.eastwashingtonswe.org/ScholarshipApplicationForm2.doc
Many professional SWE sections also offer additional scholarships, such as the Eastern Washington Section who administers the Wand Munn Scholarship ($1,000 minimum) for women returning to work.
USA Funds Education Scholarships
www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index.html
The program will award scholarships to qualified full-time undergraduate/graduate students. The scholarships may be renewed annually until students receive their final degree or certificate. To qualify for renewals, students must be continuously enrolled and maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Application deadline is in early February.
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Other Funding Sources
Studying in the United States can be an inspiring, exciting, experience, but it can be difficult to finance. Financial opportunities are limited and difficult to find for students. You will need to be persistent because searching for financial opportunities can be long, tedious, and often unrewarding. Below you will find additional funding sources to assist students in their pursuit to study at the OGI School of Science & Engineering.
Army ROTC Program
http://todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/collegehelp/rotc?seo=msnrotc
Scholarships are competitively awarded on merit, with main considerations of academic record, testing scores, and personal interview. The length, value, and terms of ROTC scholarships vary by service.
Careers and Colleges
http://www.careersandcolleges.com
Promoted as a guide for a successful future, the site has database for finding student loans and scholarships.
Chela Education Financing
www.chelastudentloans.org/?lid=Homepage_Image_Top_Nav
As a leading student loan provider, Chela Education Financing can offer savings and rebates banks don't. So students get the low cost loans they deserve, while keeping debt to a minimum.
CitiAssist® Loans
http://www.studentloan.com/slcsite/fr_apnow.htm
Loans are available to full and part-time undergraduate students attending accredited 4 or 5 year universities or colleges and full and part-time graduate students attending accredited graduate schools. Undergraduate and graduate students who qualify as creditworthy individuals do not need a cosigner. International graduate students must apply with a creditworthy individual.
College Board
www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/
College Board assist students in understanding all options when it comes to paying for college. Site includes the latest information about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, education loans, and college financing. Tools used include Scholarship Search, Financial Aid Easy Planner, and How To Apply For A Loan.
College Compass
www.edonline.com/collegecompass
Owned by Education On-Line, the site offers comprehensive information on various types of financial aid and scholarships.
CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/
CollegeNET's offers five key internet admissions services to students get into college. One program includes a scholarship search engine that is grouped by keywords or profile type and includes thousand of awards
Colleges Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees
www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
Links to more than 40 free, online scholarship search sites listing thousands of scholarships and financial aid awards worth billions of dollars.
EduPass
www.edupass.org
EduPass provides information for international students who are thinking about pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional education in the United States. It also contains material of interest to international students who are already in the United States.
Embark.com
www.embark.com
Embark offers online resources for students transitioning to college, graduate, or other higher educational programs
Fast Aid
www.fastaid.com
The World’s largest and oldest private sector free college scholarship database with 20 years of scholarship research. Updated constantly.
FinAid
www.finaid.org
Monster’s financial resource arm for students, including FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
A free scholarship search engine that contains 40,0000 entries.
Hobson’s College View
www.collegeview.com/financialaid/index.html
Hobsons' college recruiting service brings together educational and corporate recruiters with the college-bound students they want to reach—worldwide. Site includes funding options, financial aid calendar, and primary sources of loans available.
International Education Financial Aid (IEFA)
www.iefa.org
IEFA is the premier Internet resource for financial aid information for international students. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive listing of grants, scholarships, loan programs, and other information to assist students in their pursuit to study in the US.
International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC)
www.iefc.com
This innovative program is designed to increase the opportunities for international students who wish to study at approved colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. IEFC, working in conjunction with the Bank of Boston, has created an affordable solution to help students finance their international education experience - the International Student Loan Program (ISLP) and the Canadian Higher Education Loan Program (CanHELP).
International Research and Exchange Board (IREX)
www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp
General information about an organization that promotes fellowships and exchanges between US and NIS countries. This is a very helpful site and source of information about fellowships.
International Scholarships
www.internationalscholarships.com
Financial aid for international students with helpful links
International Student Organization in America (ISO)
www.isoa.org
ISO is a membership organization of international students who are currently studying in the USA. ISO is the only service provider organization founded and administered by current and former international students. Our international academic experiences allow us to focus on the specific needs of the foreign academic community.
Institute of International Education (IIE)
www.iie.org/pgms
IIE administers over 250 programs on behalf of sponsors that include the US Department of State and the US Agency for International Development, foundations, corporations, government agencies, international organizations and development assistance agencies in the United States and abroad. For a sense of the range and diversity of IIE sponsored projects, view the website.
Mapping Your Future
www.mapping-your-future.org
Guided tour for graduate and professional students that includes 7 steps for planning your future.
Nellie Mae
www.nelliemae.com
Nellie Mae helps you be brilliant by providing intelligent student loan programs to help families pay for college. We work in partnership with the brightest school administrators to make student loans accessible and offer timely guidance about borrowing wisely.
Peterson’s
www.petersons.com/gradchannel/file.asp?id=1080&path=gr.pfs.overview
An overview for finding money for graduate school. Opportunities exist in an array of forms, including coveted teaching assistantships that can help slash your tuition bill.
Princeton Review
www.princetonreview.com/grad/finance
Known for their test preparation, Princeton offers advice for financing graduate school.
Sallie Mae
www.salliemae.com
Free scholarship search program of the well respected student lending agency and other valuable information about free money
www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
Information for student lenders.
The Scholarship Page
www.scholarship-page.com
Search for scholarships by keyword or browse.
Student Awards
www.studentawards.com
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