Financial Resources

Emergency Aid

Student in Crisis Fund
Offered through UO Dean of Students: If you are experiencing a financial crisis that may negatively impact your academics, you may be eligible to receive one-time financial support from the Students in Crisis Fund. The Students in Crisis Fund was created for currently enrolled, matriculated students who find themselves in a financial crisis that is or has the potential to negatively impact their enrollment and academic success at University of Oregon.

UO Emergency Loan (all students)
Offered through UO Business Office
Phone: 541-346-3170 | Location: 720 E 18th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Under the emergency loan program, students may borrow a maximum of $300.00 for up to ninety days interest-free with a service charge of $8.00 per loan. One Emergency Student Loan may be borrowed per term/semester. Eligibility criteria apply.

Graduate Student Assistance Fund
Offered through UO Division of Graduate Studies
Phone: 541-346-5129 | Location: 170 Susan Campbell Hall
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
The Graduate Student Assistance Fund program is designed to assist UO graduate students facing financial hardship relating to a “Qualifying Event,” i.e., the care of a new child, childcare expenses, or a medical issue. All applications must be made no later than 90 days after the qualifying event.

Jesse M. Bell Loan and Fund (graduate students)
Offered through UO Division of Graduate Studies
Phone: 541-346-5129 | Location: 170 Susan Campbell Hall
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
There are two Jesse M. Bell Graduate Loan programs.  One is a short-term loan available to all graduate students of high academic standing, and can be issued up to a maximum of $500.  The second is a loan for graduate employees (GEs) who anticipate being paid late, which can be issued for up to the estimated value of the GE’s gross pay for that first month, not to exceed $1,000. A service charge of $8 per loan is charged to the student account. Repayment is due within 30, 60, or 90 days according to the conditions of the individual loan.

Coyle and Carpenter Busselle Loan Funds
Offered through UO School of Law
Phone: 541-346-1559 | Location: University of Oregon School of Law, 1221 University of Oregon
Email: OregonLaw@uoregon.edu
Short-term loans of up to $2,000 are available to Law students. Inquire with the School of Law.

Academic Resources

Textbook Subsidy
Offered through UO Basic Needs Program: This application is for the purpose of supporting students at the University of Oregon with purchases for textbooks and school supplies. The application is open for the first three week of each academic term and will be reviewed by the Basic Needs Program and you will be notified via email with a result.

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
Phone: 541-346-3221 | Location: 101 Oregon Hall
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For students meeting eligibility criteria, TRiO SSS offers dedicated academic advising, academic support, grants and scholarships reserved for SSS participants, and more. Apply anytime.

Graduation Regalia Support
University of Oregon students experiencing financial hardship that impacts their ability to purchase regalia for commencement (e.g. cap, gown, tassel), can receive these items free of charge through a program offered by The Duck Store. To apply, contact the commencement coordinator through your department, or submit the Basic Needs Assistance Form.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Resources

Financial Wellness Center
Phone: 541-346-9252 | Location: Global Scholars Hall 117
Hours: Monday-Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email: financialwellness@uoregon.edu
A resource hub offering information, workshops, and peer advising to help students manage their money by budgeting and borrowing responsibly, understanding credit, and making informed decisions regarding their finances.

Financial Aid Workshops and Events
Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
Phone: 541-346-3221 | Location: 260 Oregon Hall
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email: financialaid@uoregon.edu
An ongoing list of Financial Aid and Financial Wellness workshops and events on campus.

Additional Resources

211 Info
211 Info is a free and easy program accessible online that can help you estimate your potential eligibility for 33 different programs. The online tool will ask you questions about your household, income, and expenses.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Phone: 541-346-9197 | Location: Braddock Tutoring Center, Lillis 155
Hours: Visit website for upcoming dates and times
University of Oregon accounting and law students will offer their trained expertise to prepare tax returns for students and members of the community at no cost. No appointment is necessary; clients are served on a first-come, first-served basis. The UO VITA site is a basic volunteer site, meaning they can only perform basic tax returns; they cannot provide service for those filing an international return.

Community Lending Works
Locally-issued microloans to individuals with limited or adverse credit history. Individuals can apply for funding to help with a rental deposit, car payment, miscellaneous personal expenses, or to build credit.

UO Staff Tuition Benefit
Certain staff and dependents can apply for reduced tuition and fees at UO and other public institutions in Oregon according to enrollment and eligibility guidelines.