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Financial Aid
SOU Computing Services Center
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541.552.6600
Fax: 541.552.6614
Financial Aid & Scholarships: finaid@sou.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
Financial Aid Counselor Walk-In Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 am to 1 pm
SOU provides a strong financial aid and scholarship program that annually administers more than $60 million to eligible students. Financial aid is based on the philosophy that the responsibility for financing a student’s education rests primarily with the student and student’s family. Students and families unable to pay the full cost of attending SOU may apply for grants, loans and/or part-time employment to supplement their resources.
For detailed information about the financial aid application process and aid programs, go to sou.edu/financial-aid/.
Applying for aid
To be considered for federal and state financial aid and many SOU scholarships, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to submit their FAFSAs annually as soon after October 1 as possible as some funds are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. The FAFSA is completed online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The SOU school code is 003219.
To apply for SOU scholarships, students must fill out the Southern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA). Consult https://sou.edu/admissions/afford/scholarships/ for information about the scholarship application and information.
For more information about available types of aid visit: https://sou.edu/financial-aid/aid-types/
To remain eligible for financial aid each term students must meet the terms and conditions for financial aid. Renewal of merit scholarship criteria is also in these conditions. This covers SOU scholarships, Federal Aid, State aid, etc. and can be reviewed at: https://sou.edu/financial-aid/checklist/accept-loans/terms-and-conditions/
Federal and state regulations are subject to change and may affect current policies, procedures, and programs.