Scholarships for Incoming First Year and Transfer Students
The table below includes information about our tuition programs and scholarships. All of the programs listed below are awarded automatically based on the materials in your undergraduate application for admission and the information provided in your FAFSA (if you submitted one).
You can find more scholarship opportunities through the PSU Scholarship Application.
Oregon Residents
Learn how Portland State University determines residency status.
Program | Award Amount | Additional Application? | FAFSA Required? |
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Tuition Free Degree | PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible students. | No | Yes |
Rose City Scholarship | Up to $2,400 annually | No | Yes |
Nonresidents
Program | Award Amount | Additional Application? | FAFSA Required? |
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Washington Border Discount (WBD) | Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition | No | No |
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | Eligible students pay 150% of resident tuition | No | No |
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship | Up to $6,000 annually | No | No |
Honors
Program | Award Amount | Additional Application? | FAFSA Required? |
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University Honors Laurels Scholarship | Up to $3,000 annually | Only students who apply and are admitted to the Honors College are considered for this scholarship. | No |
Multicultural Retention Programs
PSU also offers scholarships through TRIO Student Success Services programs and Multicultural Retention Services.
Indigenous, Native American, First Nations, and Alaska Native Resources
As part of our mission to lead the way to an equitable and sustainable future through academic excellence, urban engagement and expanding opportunity for all, Portland State University seeks to provide information and resources for Native students to pursue their education at Oregon’s most diverse urban research university.
Eligibility for these programs vary based on a number of factors.