Undergraduate On-campus 2020 – 2021 Financial Aid Overview
2020-2021 MU Scholarships, Grants & Awards
$9,000 Trustee’s Scholarship
3.75 – 4.0 GPA
$7,000 Founder’s Scholarship
3.5 – 3.74
$5,000 President’s Scholarship
3.25 – 3.49 GPA
$3,000 Dean’s Scholarship
3.0 – 3.24 GPA
$1,000 SAT / ACT Academic Scholarship
SAT 1300+ or ACT 27+
These scholarships are renewable for 4 years with a 3.0 Multnomah semester and cumulative GPA.
Deadline August 1, 2020
| Amount | Type of Aid | Application Criteria | Deadline |
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| $500 | Campus Visit Scholarship | Intended for full-time students. | August 1 |
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Available for students who have participated in a “qualified visit” to Multnomah’s Portland campus before August 1st. Determination of a “qualified visit” is made by the Admissions and Financial Aid departments. Schedule a visit or call Admissions at 800.275.4672. |
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| $1,000 | Church Matching Scholarship | Intended for full-time students. | August 1 |
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MU will match one church’s contribution at rate of 50% up to $1,000 maximum. Additional application required. |
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| Up to $3,000 | Diversity Scholarship | Intended for full-time students who embody Multnomah's vision for developing an intentionally diverse academic community. | August 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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| Up to $7,500 | Global Ministry Scholarship | Intended for full-time third or fourth year Global Studies majors. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. Available for those students who are committed to serving within a missions context in under-resourced communities in developing countries around the world where there is great need. Replaces the Multnomah Grant. Applicants may reapply each year to be considered for this scholarship. |
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| Up to $8,000 | Multnomah University Grant | Intended for full-time students with financial need | August 1 |
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MU Grant is need-based and is determined by institutional methodology based on information from the FAFSA. Renewable 4 years depending on financial need. |
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| $1,000 | Christian Service Award | Intended for full-time students with one parent in full-time ministry. | August 1 |
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Parent must be in full-time ministry as a pastor or missionary. Renewable 4 years |
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| $1,000 - $2,000 | Heritage Award | Intended for full-time students with parent or grandparent who graduated from Multnomah, and/or two full-time students from the same financial household (according to FAFSA definition of a financial household) enrolled at Multnomah University simultaneously. | August 1 |
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Renewable 4 years (students must be considered in the same financial household to renew the multi-student portion of this award). |
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| $500 | Homeschool Award | Intended for full-time students homeschooled through high school. | August 1 |
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One time award. |
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| $1,000 | Military Service Award | Intended for full-time students who are veterans. | August 1 |
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Award for honorably discharged veterans who did not receive 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill. Renewable 4 years. |
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| Amount | Type of Aid | Application Criteria | Deadline |
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| Up to $11,000 | Erma Wolgemuth Diller Scholarship | Returning full-time Portland Campus undergraduate students with a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and are in compliance with Multnomah’s standards for student conduct. Preference given to students who plan to pursue Women’s Ministry or are currently leading a Bible study. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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| Up to $10,000 | Ione (Widing) Winquist ’41 Memorial Scholarship | Full-time students with demonstrated financial need, a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are pursuing a degree in ministry and plan to serve in full-time missions overseas. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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| Up to $1,000 | Greely Herrington Memorial Scholarship | Full-time Portland Campus undergraduate students with a semester and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, who plan to pursue vocational ministry. Preference is given to students currently employed who are married. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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| Up to $1,000 | Lawrence Scholarship | Full-time Portland Campus undergraduate students with a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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| Up to $3,000 | David C. Needham Scholarship | Full-time Portland Campus undergraduate students with a semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. | April 1 |
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Additional application required. |
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Be sure to check with your local Chamber of Commerce to see what service organizations are in your community:
| Amount | Type of Aid | Application Criteria | Deadline |
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| Up to $6,495 | Federal Pell Grant | Students with high need according to FAFSA | ASAP |
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FAFSA is required to determine Pell eligibility. Complete financial aid process as soon as possible. |
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| $1,800 - $3,600 | Oregon Opportunity Grant | Undergraduate students who are Oregon residents and enrolled either half or full-time with financial need. Students with religious majors do not qualify for this grant. | ASAP |
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A need-based grant managed by the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). Available to students who are Oregon residents and have financial need as determined by the completed FAFSA. |
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| Up to $800 | Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | Full-time students who are eligible for Pell Grant | ASAP |
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FAFSA is required to determine FSEOG eligibility. Complete financial aid process as soon as possible. Limited funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. |
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| Up to $1,500 | Federal Work-Study | Students with need according to FAFSA | ASAP |
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FAFSA is required to determine Federal Work Study eligibility. Earnings through work are paid directly to student; allows for more on- and off-campus job opportunities. |
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| Up to $5,500 | Stafford Loans – Subsidized | Students enrolled at least half-time; student must demonstrate financial need as based on the FAFSA. | ASAP |
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FAFSA required. No interest while enrolled at least half-time; based on need according to FAFSA. Visit https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates for the current origination fee and interest rate. |
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| Up to $2,000 | Stafford Loans – Unsubsidized | Students enrolled at least half-time | ASAP |
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FAFSA required. Visit studentaid.ed.gov for current origination fee and interest rate. |
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| Up to $5,000 | Stafford Loans – Additional Unsubsidized | Students enrolled at least half-time; must be independent, or a dependent with parent denied PLUS | ASAP |
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FAFSA required. Visit studentaid.ed.gov for current origination fee and interest rate. |
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| Varies | Parent PLUS Loans | Dependent student whose parent is approved by a basic credit check | ASAP |
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FAFSA and PLUS Loan Application required. Apply online. Amount varies based on student financial aid budget. Visit studentaid.ed.gov for current origination fee and interest rate. |
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| Varies | Alternative Loans | Students who needs additional funds for school-related expenses | ASAP |
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Amount varies based on credit; accrues interest at a variable rate set by lender. |
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| Varies | Veterans’ Benefits | Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces | ASAP |
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Contact the School Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office to coordinate funds. |
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2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Room and Board
College 1 – 11.5 hours
College Semester Block 12-18 hours
College 18.5+ hours
College Fieldwork/Practicum/Internship
College Early Admission
College Online
TESOL Certificate
College Summer Classes
Audit
$27,370
$7,640
$865/credit
$13,685
$590/credit
$300/credit
$285/credit
$480/credit
$125/credit
$565/credit
$125/credit
Student Government Association
Technology Fee
Parking Permit (for students with a vehicle on campus)
Note: Some courses may have associated fees.
$360
$270
$40
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