Prospective Students

Are you interested in attending OSU as a service member, veteran, or family member using benefits?

Let us help you get started.

Read through OSU's Benefits and Tuition Assistance policies and our Prospective Students Brochure.

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.

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.

Applying for Admission

OSU is proud to offer an undergraduate application fee waiver to eligible member of the Military Connected Community.

WHO GETS THE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER?

Active Duty
National Guard and Reserves
U.S. Veterans

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 (Currently serving or Veteran)

*WE DO NOT CURRENTLY OFFER FEE WAIVERS FOR NON_DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS

Oregon State recognizes members of the Military Connected community by exempting them from paying the Advance Tuition Deposit.

WHO IS EXEMPT FROM THE ADVANCE TUITION DEPOSIT(ATD)?

Active Duty
National Guard and Reserves
U.S. Veterans
Dependents of U.S. Service Members and Veterans using VA educational benefits
ROTC scholarship recipients

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)?"
1. Select Yes
Submit required documents to Admissions at [email protected] or fax to 541-737-2482

Active Duty
- Copy of most recent orders
- Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) or Officer Records Brief (ORB)
Veterans
- Copy of your DD-214
Dependents
- Contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 541-737-4411
ROTC
- Copy of Scholarship Agreement

Applying for Financial Aid

AM I ELIGIBLE TO USE OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING?

Anyone using VA educational benefit may still eligible for other federal funds.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The school code for Oregon State University is 003210

HOW ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS?

Most scholarships can be used in addition to you VA benefits.

Check out our Grants & Scholarships page and the OSU ScholarDollars page.

IS THERE OREGON FUNDING AVAILABLE?

To review a list of State of Oregon programs for eligible Military Connected Students see out STATE BENEFITS PAGE

Get started using your VA educational Benefits

WHO CAN APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS?

currently serving member of the U.S. Military
veteran
spouse or dependent
survivor of service member or Veteran
candidate for The National Call to Service program

HOW?

Go to va.gov to complete your application.

*Family members using transferred benefits may not use the benefit until they’ve gotten a high school diploma (or equivalency certificate), or have reached 18 years of age.

WHAT'S NEXT?

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 VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team.

WHAT IF I USED MY BENEFITS SOMEWHERE ELSE?

Send a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility utilizing the VA/Military Benefit Intake Form to the VA and Military Benefit 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 MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE?

Once you are approved through your unit, scan and send a copy of your contract to the VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team utilizing the VA/Military Benefit Intake Form.
If you need further assistance please contact the VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team at 541-737-0747 or [email protected]

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 and Military Benefit Certifying Team contact information to facilitate this process.

Phone: 541-737-0747

Email: [email protected]

ALEKS, START ORIENTATION, AND Academic Advising

ALEKS MATH PLACEMENT

DO I NEED TO TAKE IT?

All in-coming students must take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment.

WHEN SHOULD I TAKE IT?

It is recommended that you complete your assessment prior to Orientation.

WHERE CAN I TAKE IT?

You can take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment from a personal computer with internet access. If you do not have a personal computer, then you can complete the Math Placement Assessment at any of the student computing facilities at Oregon State University.

WHAT IF I HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES ACCOMIDATION?

Please read through ALL of the information about how to take the Math Placement Assessment. If you still believe you need testing accommodations to take the math placement assessment, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS). DAS and the Department of Mathematics will work together with you to determine the best way to meet your math placement accommodation needs.

START ORIENTATION AND ACADEMIC ADVISING

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)

Visit Cascades START to register
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].

In-State Tuition Rates and OREGON Residency

WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION RATES?

U.S. Veterans
Dependents of U.S. Service Members and Veterans using VA educational benefits

WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR OREGON RESIDENCY?

Active Duty
National Guard and Reserves

HOW DO I APPLY?

Visit our Residency and State Tuition Rates page for information and application forms
Please contact our VA and Military Benefit Certifying Team if you need any assistance, they can help you in reviewing your options and deciding if you qualify for one of the programs
Phone: 541-737-0747
Email: [email protected]

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