We believe the more informed you are about OSU, the better resources you can be for your students. New Student Programs & Family Outreach serves as a primary liaison between parents and family members and the university. We offer some programs and resources and can also help refer to you a more appropriate resource if needed.
In addition, we welcome you to check out the Oregon State University Alumni Association’s (OSUAA) new quarterly Parent and Family Newsletter– full of ways to engage and get connected to fellow Beaver parents and families! View the most recent newsletter here!
By Snail Mail: Accounts Receivable, Oregon State University, PO Box 1086, Corvallis OR 97339-1086 On the Web: The answers to many questions can also be found on our website at students
Other OSU offices such as the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, The Office of the Registrar, University Housing and Dining Services, etc. each operate under their own unique guidelines and may require a FERPA release form as well. How do I contact your office?
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Information found on this website is meant to be helpful and guide you in supporting your student and their success. We believe the more informed you are about OSU, the better resources you can be for your students. New Student Programs & Family Outreach serves as a primary liaison between parents and family members and the university.
The Office of the Dean of Students supports parents and family members by serving as a consulting agent when you are concerned for your student’s success, and provides information about and referral to campus resources.
The Office of the Dean of Students strives to work collaboratively with you to provide the support your student needs to be successful at OSU, but your student has important rights about what the university shares with their support network.
The Parent PLUS is a credit-based federal loan borrowed by the parent on behalf of a dependent student for educational expenses. Based on the FAFSA each year, students are awarded the maximum amount they are personally eligible to receive. If additional funding is needed beyond the student’s FAFSA and total financial aid offer, a parent may choose to complete the Parent PLUS loan application and Master Promissory Note on the studentaid.gov website. If the PLUS application is credit approved, the loan may be used to cover the student's remaining cost of attendance for that academic year. As with all loans, you are not required to take it. More information on the Parent PLUS loan and application process may be found on our Aid Types page. *
The priority FAFSA application deadline for OSU is February 28th. This date is used to determine eligibility for some need based aid programs as well as State and Institutional funds, however you may still submit your application after this date. Applications received after the priority deadline will still be eligible for federal aid such as Pell ...
Applications for parent PLUS loan requires a credit check each time the parent applies for the loan and is only valid for 180 days. Applying too early may cause delays with processing and disbursements.
Families ineligible for need based aid may still be eligible to receive a federal unsubsidized student loan and the parent of a dependent student may still apply for the Parent Plus loan if there is room in the budget.
According to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) OSU cannot release a student’s financial records to anyone without the student’s written consent, regardless of the student’s age, who is paying the student’s bills, or has power of attorney status over the student. If a student wants someone else to have access to their OSU financial ...
Although the Parent PLUS loans do not have yearly or aggregate maximums, they are only available to the credit approved parents of students who are undergraduate and considered dependent for FAFSA purposes.
The student accounts calendar is a must-have resource that will keep you aware of when bills are due, when you'll receive new billing statements, when financial aid and scholarship funds are released each term, and other key dates.
OSU currently accepts eCheck, paper checks, money orders and cash as acceptable payment methods. Students can use Online Services as a convenience option for making credit card payments. Payment plans are also available for current students.