To receive federal student aid, you must:
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Apply for admission to OSU-Cascades graduate program.
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Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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The application is available for submission beginning October 1 each year.
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OSU's priority deadline for FAFSA is February 28 each year. File FAFSA each year until you graduate.
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OSU-Cascades our school code is 003210.
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After you are admitted to OSU-Cascades, you can check the status of your financial aid file through My.OregonState. Edu. Your financial aid file is on the 'Finances' tab.
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Once your award offer is ready, you will receive an email notification to your OSU email. Check your email regularly!
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If you are eligible, the FAFSA will result in an offer for a unsubsidized Ford Direct loan for up to $20,500 per year.
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Graduate students are not eligible for federal Pell grants or federal subsidized Ford Direct loans.
If additional funding is needed, you may apply for the Graduate PLUS loan starting May 1 of the year you will start attendance.
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The Grad PLUS Loan is a credit based loan.
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You are eligible to borrow up to your remaining cost of attendance after all other aid.
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The loan is unsubsidized meaning you are responsible for paying the interest during times of deferment.
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Complete the application and Master Promissory Note (MPN) at StudentAid.gov.