Miscellaneous Aid Sources

Private aid sources are available for many students. Individuals are encouraged to check with local service clubs, churches, labor unions, places of employment, community organizations, and so on. For undergraduate students, your local high school counselor may help identify possible sources of aid. Some sources may not be well advertised, so students should ask questions and explore every potential source.

There are many websites available that may be of assistance in finding financial aid resources. The Department of Education site is found at studentaid.ed.gov. A private source with links to a number of other resources is www.finaid.org. For Oregon students, the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) can be found at https://oregonstudentaid.gov/. In any financial aid search that requires payment for services, be sure you know the terms and conditions of that search as there are many fraudulent scholarship search companies.

For further details regarding financial aid, please visit the Financial Aid website (www.multnomah.edu/finaid) or contact the Financial Aid Office and our well-qualified financial aid staff will gladly counsel with you regarding your particular financial situation.

Veterans

The degree programs offered by Multnomah are approved for federal education benefits to qualified students under provision of various Veterans Administration educational assistance programs.

Veterans apply for these benefits and may secure forms online or from their nearest regional Veterans Administration office. Application prior to enrollment is ad­vised. A Certificate of Eligibility is required by the School Certifying Official in order to initiate VA funding. Students eligible to receive this financial aid should keep in mind that the funds may not be available for a number of weeks and should be prepared to meet registration expenses.

Multnomah does not penalize students using VA Education benefit programs under Chapters 33 and 31 while waiting for payment from the Department of Veterans Affairs providing, they submit a certificate of eligibility, and any additional information needed to certify enrollment.  Students will continue to have access to classes, libraries, and other institutional facilities as outlined available in this catalog.  No late fees will be assessed, and students accounts will only be considered on hold if the student is responsible for a portion of the bill (i.e. veteran's benefits do not cover 100% of tuition and fees).  Title 38 USC 3679(e)

Benefits to Oregon veterans are also available through the State Department of Veterans Affairs.

Any student receiving veteran education benefits while attending Multnomah University is required to obtain transcripts from military training and all previously attended schools and submit them to the school for review of prior credit.

Under federal law, authorized state and federal personnel are ­provided access to the veteran’s school records.