Financial Aid Office

COVID-19 Impact on Financial Aid Office

The EOU Financial Aid Office will be conducting business as usual! We are here to assist you with all of your financial needs.

If you need to turn in documents to the Financial Aid Office, please fax them to 541-962-3661, use our secure document upload, attach them to an email with at least AES 256-bit encryption and send them to fao@eou.edu, or mail them to us via USPS.
Financial Aid Counselors are available by phone, email, or video chat. Schedule time with us.
- We are currently working on and off campus in response to the coronavirus outbreak and will be returning calls and meeting students remotely. Please contact us at fao@eou.edu or leave a voice message and we will get back to you within the next 24 business hours.
For coronavirus updates at EOU, event changes, FAQs and cancellations, visit eou.edu/coronavirus/.
For current Federal Student Aid coronavirus and forbearance info for students, borrowers, and parents, visit studentaid.gov.

Welcome!

The Financial Aid Office at Eastern Oregon University is committed to helping you obtain funding for your academic program. Whether you’re a current or prospective student, there are a variety of financial aid programs available. Financial aid programs vary in eligibility criteria and award amounts. Most students and families need some financial assistance. If you need help in applying for financial aid, we are here to help. We are available Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

We encourage all students to apply for financial aid by filing a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Our federal school code is 003193.

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Financial Aid Award Guide

Intro: 0:00

Federal Aid Eligibility: 1:00

How Your Award is Determined: 4:02

How we Determine EOU’s Cost of Attendance: 4:50

Verification: 5:16

Financial Aid Awards: 7:43

First Time Borrowing Student Loans: 13:15

Financial Aid Disbursement Policy: 14:30

Enrollment Levels: 14:48

Book Vouchers: 16:18

Payment Plans: 17:35

Students Right-to-Know Campus Security Act & Federal Rights and Privacy Act: 17:55

FAO Student Rights & Responsibili t ies: 18:11

EOU’s Email Policy: 18:25

Contact Information: 19:00

First Steps in Applying for Financial Aid

Step 1: FSA ID

An FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.

Did you forget your username for your login (FSA ID) right as you were trying to fill out the FAFSA^® form? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.

Image graphic link with text: 7 things you'll need prior to filling out the FAFSA form — U.S. Department of Education Homeroom Blog

Step 2: Fill out the FAFSA^® Form

FILL OUT THE FAFSA^® FORM

FILL OUT THE ORSAA

Do you have unanswered questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) process?

Get in-depth information about the FAFSA^® form and what to expect after you submit your application.

Remember that you must file a FAFSA^® for each year you attend and for which you want to receive Federal financial aid.

Step 3: Accept Your Loans

Direct Loan Checklist Direct Parent PLUS Loan Checklist

You must accept your loans in time for them to be originated BEFORE your last day of attendance. If you are taking courses other than 10-week courses (i.e. modules), your timeline may be different than the standard. The absolute last day to accept Federal Direct Loans for EOU’s 10-week, standard winter term will be March 19, 2020.

Verification

PLEASE, PUT YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER ON ALL DOCUMENTS!

The IRS is now redacting tax transcripts so that sensitive information, such as the taxpayer’s name, address and Social Security number, is partially masked. However, all financial entries, such as the adjusted gross income, are visible. The redacted transcript will better protect taxpayers from identity theft.

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IRS Warns of New Email Scam

The IRS sent out a warning November 19, 2018 about a new email scam that may contain malicious malware. The fraudulent emails, which appear to be sent from “IRS Online,” contain an attachment labeled “Tax Account Transcript,” or something similar. The IRS, however, does not send unsolicited emails to the public, nor emails containing sensitive information such as that which is included in a tax return. The IRS asks the public not to open the email, and if using a personal computer to delete it or forward it to phishing@irs.gov. If one is using an employer’s computer, the IRS asks that the employee notify his or her company of the email.

Scholarships!

There are literally thousands of scholarships available to students who are on the hunt for the right match! Most require an application, SAT/ACT scores, and an essay or other documentation – and a prompt deadline. Take advantage of your talent, drive and ambition and receive funds to help with your college costs. Some are awarded based on financial need. Others look at your academic achievements, school activities or planned major.

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Disbursement and Census Dates:

2020-2021 Academic Year

Term	Disbursement Begins	Census Date
Summer	July 1, 2020 August 3, 2020 — MAT	July 20, 2020
Fall	September 23, 2020	October 19, 2020
Winter	January 4, 2021	February 1, 2021
Spring	March 29, 2021	April 26, 2021