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Priority Registration
Oregon State University offers priority registration to undergraduate and post-baccalaureate service members.
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We are proud to offer an undergraduate application fee waiver to currently serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces .
HOW DO I REQUEST THE FEE WAIVER?
- Fill out an undergraduate admissions application
- At the end, the "Request Fee Waiver" button will appear
- Choose Military Service as the reason
*WE DO NOT CURRENTLY OFFER FEE WAIVERS FOR NON-DEGREE SEEKING OR GRADUATE DEGREE STUDENTS
We would also like to recognize your service by exempting you from paying the Advance Tuition Deposit.
HOW DO I REQUEST THE ATD?
- After you have been accepted to Oregon State you will be asked to confirm your enrollment.
- At the end you will be asked "Do you wish to request an Advance Tuition Deposit Waiver (for qualified students)?"
- Select Yes
Submit a copy of your current military orders to Admissions at [email protected] or fax to 541-737-2482
Submit Joint Service Transcripts for credit evaluation.
Oregon State University grants up to 45 elective credit hours for military education. Evaluation of military credit will be performed for admitted students who have submitted their Joint Service Transcript (JST).
Visit the Admissions Credit Opportunities webpage for additional information.
What's it going to cost?
The Office of Financial Aid provides an Estimate of Full Time Educational Costs for attending Oregon State University's Corvallis campus. Tuition costs for students vary depending on their residency status, course of study and degree level. Room and Board budgets vary for students that live on campus, off campus, or are considered commuters from home.
Online students can use the Ecampus Program Cost Calculator to get a better idea of the costs that they may face.
You can visit Department of Defense TA DECIDE. It is a dynamic information and comparison tool that is designed specifically to aid participants of DoD's Tuition Assistance (TA) program in making informed choices on schools and education programs.
Using Military Tuition Assistance?
In general, eligible service members can receive TA at a rate of $166.67 per quarter hour cap with an annual ceiling of $4,500.
The benefit payment of $166.67 per credit hour will not cover the total cost of attendance at OSU.
Each military branch has its own TA application form and procedures. Visit your local installation education center, go online to a virtual education center or click on the following links for each service branch:
On active duty and need help covering the remainder of your tuition and fees?
You may consider using the Degree Partnership Program
If you have lower division courses remaining, and you are planning on using Military TA, take a look at the OSU Degree Partnership Program.
OSU has an agreement with the 17 community colleges here in Oregon, and 3 in Hawaii. It allows you to be enrolled in both schools, taking community college courses, at community college rates, that apply to your OSU degree.
There are many advantages to this program. Smaller class sizes, greater access to instructors, but the biggest is cost.
Military TA pays $166/quarter hour credit, many community colleges offer tuition rates below that rate.
That allows you to complete lower division courses at little to no out of pocket expense. Pay for the upper division courses later, when you need them.
Ecampus Students
If you were in the State of Oregon when you joined the service, and now taking Ecampus courses, you may be eligible for the Ecampus Military Grant.
You may consider Top-Up.
If you’re using the Montgomery GI Bill
You’ll get the difference between the DoD payment and the total cost of the course.
This benefit will be reduced, or charged, one month of entitlement for each payment received that is equal to the full-time monthly GI Bill rate.
Note: The combined amount paid by DoD and Tuition Assistance Top-Up can never be more than the total cost of the course.
If you’re using the Post-9/11 GI Bill
We’ll pay back your school the difference between the DoD payment and the authorized (approved) maximum tuition and fees.
This benefit will be charged based on training time no matter how much money you’re paid back. Half-time training rates reduce your GI Bill benefit by a half-month for each month you’re enrolled.
Note: The Post-9/11 GI Bill will often cover the full cost of tuition and fees, with the same amount of entitlement charged no matter how much is covered by TA. Be sure to consider your options before deciding to use both of these programs for the same courses. If you use these benefits separately, you're more likely to maximize your educational benefit funding.
National Guard or Reserve and have the Montgomery GI Bill® Select Reserve Educational Benefit Chapter 1606?
You can receive Military TA and Chapter 1606 benefits at the same time.
Go to va.gov to complete your application.
You should receive your Certificate of Eligibility by mail within 30 days.
Please utilize the VA/Military Benefit Intake Form to provide a copy to our Veteran & Military Certifying Team.
If you are unable to find your Certificate of Eligibility, you may call the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 to request a replacement.
Get in-state tuition rates.
If you were admitted as a non-resident student for tuition purposes, you are eligible to apply for in-state tuition rates.
Apply for In-state Tuition Rates
If you are assigned to a duty station in the State of Oregon, you are eligible to apply for residency for yourself and your family.
Apply for Redisency.
Want more money?
Using TA you may still eligible for other federal funds.
Apply for financial aid.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The school code for Oregon State University is 003210
Get scholarships.
Most scholarships can be used in addition to your Military and VA benefits.
Check out our Grants & Scholarships page and the OSU ScholarDollars page.
What's it going to cost?
The Office of Financial Aid provides an Estimate of Full Time Educational Costs for attending Oregon State University's Corvallis campus. Tuition costs for students vary depending on their residency status, course of study and degree level. Room and Board budgets vary for students that live on campus, off campus, or are considered commuters from home.
Online students can use the Ecampus Program Cost Calculator to get a better idea of the costs that they may face.
What will my benefits pay?
To compare your VA educational benefit options, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides the GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
NOTE: Oregon State University will not impose any penalty (e.g., interest charges, registration holds) due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapters 31 or 33.
Get your benefit.
Using your Post 9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill?
Go to va.gov to complete your application.
You should receive your Certificate of Eligibility by mail within 30 days.
Please utilize the VA/Military Benefit Intake Form to provide a copy to our Veteran & Military Certifying Team.
If you are unable to find your Certificate of Eligibility, you may use a Statement of Benefits, or call the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 to request a replacement.
USING VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT (VR&E)?
The VA will work directly with the VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team once you are approved.
Please ensure that your VA Voc Rehab counselor has the VA & Military Certifying Team contact information to facilitate this process.
Phone: 541-737-0747 Email: [email protected]
Get in-state tuition rates.
If you were admitted as a non-resident student for tuition purposes, you are eligible to apply for in-state tuition rates.
Apply for In-state Tuition Rates
If you are assigned to a duty station in the State of Oregon, you are eligible to apply for residency for yourself and your family.
Apply for Redisency.
Want more money?
Anyone using VA educational benefit may still eligible for other federal funds.
Apply for financial aid.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The school code for Oregon State University is 003210
Get scholarships.
Most scholarships can be used in addition to you VA benefits.
Check out our Grants & Scholarships page and the OSU ScholarDollars page.
OSU CORVALLIS (Main campus)
- Visit New Student Programs to register
- As a veteran, you are eligible to sign up for the one-day transfer start, even though you may be a first-year student
- You will meet with an Academic Advisor as a part of START
OSU CASCADES (Bend campus)
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Visit Cascades START to register
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Once you have completed the required online orientations and placement exams, a calendar for your academic advisor will display in your Beaver Basecamp account. Please select the day and time of your choice to meet with your academic advisor.
OSU Ecampus
- Take the Ecampus online orientation
- No on-campus orientation is required
- An Academic Advisor will be reach out to you after you complete your orientation requirements
- If you need assistance in getting in contact with your advisor, please call 800-667-1465 (option 1) or email [email protected].
You can use your VA educational benefits at up to two schools at once.
This is normally done between a university and a community college, but there are some cases that you can use your benefit at two universities at once.
Every term that you are using your benefit to take classes at another institution while you are pursing your degree at OSU, you must complete at Parent School Letter.
The Parent School Letter is a docusign form. It will forward to your academic advisor, and then to the VA & Military Certifying Team. The VA & Military Certifying Team must process the Parent School letter and forward it to your other institution in order for them to process your credits to the VA.
Degree Partnership Program (DPP)
DPP allows undergraduate students to be jointly admitted and enrolled at OSU and any of our community college partner schools.
Advantages:
- Increased scheduling flexibility
- Smaller class sizes
- Upload course completions to OSU automatically
What you need to know when Uncle Sam calls.
If you are ordered to federal or state active duty, a unit training assembly or annual training, Oregon State University is here to support you.
You have some decisions and arrangements to make, especially if your orders fall in the middle of a term.
Suite 150 Snell Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-2130
Phone:(541)737-2278
Fax:(541)737-6144
Email: [email protected]
