WOU Resources

Financial Aid Resources

The following is some resources to begin your research on financial aid options for foster youth. For more information, you can contact the WOU Financial Aid Department in Welcome Center, Room 140 or online at at finaid@wou.edu.

Fee Waivers

Students are eligible for application fee waivers, contact the Admissions office for more information. Housing over break is also available free of charge, contact the Housing office for more information.

Financial Aid

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®): Application determines eligibility and award of federal grants and loans including Oregon Opportunity Grant. Federal deadline for FAFSA® application is June 30, and must be resubmitted each year. Some private scholarships, including OSAC application, may require FAFSA® information and have deadlines prior to June 30.
• Oregon.gov Financial Aid for Higher Education information Resource list
• Financial Aid for Foster Youth: Grants and Scholarship list
• Horatio Alger Scholarship: Seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. For information about eligibility and requirements, and how to apply, please visit the website.
• Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC): The OSAC Scholarship Application connects students with hundreds of private scholarships and helps them apply for the scholarships they are eligible for. Must be resubmitted each year, deadline is March 1.

Scholarships

• NFPA Youth and International Foster Student Foundation Scholarship: The National Foster Parent Association offers scholarships to NFPA members whose birth, foster and US adopted youth that wish to further their education beyond high school, including college or university studies, vocational/technical school or junior college.
• International Student Foundation
• Monmouth Independence Foundation Scholarship (offered to students at Central High School)