Grants, especially government grants, are some of the best financial aid available, and typically base themselves on need. Like scholarships, grants do not usually require repayment. There are many kinds of student grants available at national, state, college, and organizational levels.

These grant programs also come with basic set of requirements, but they can vary depending on which ones you apply to receive. Typically, though, eligible students must meet all of the following criteria:

• U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents;
• have a valid Social Security number;
• demonstrate financial need; and
• be enrolled or accepted in a college or university accredited by a USDE-recognized institution.

Students must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which states that they are not in default on a federal student loan and don’t owe money on a federal student grant. They must also state that the grant money will only be used for educational purposes.

http://oedb.org/federal-grant/

Nationally, the US Air Force is seeking 100 undergraduate or graduate students who will graduate with technical degrees in the spring of 2018. On April 13^th, to meet this goal, the Air Force announced scholarships covering 100% tuition/fees for the final year of study (2017-2018). These students would be commissioned as USAF officers, 2nd Lieutenants, upon graduation with a starting salary of approximately $50,000/year, increasing to $65,000/year after two years. The total commitment to service is 4 years. AF ROTC has academic agreements with each of your universities.  Classes are held on the Oregon State campus.

Eligibility:

Majors eligible for this scholarship program are:

• Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Other eligibility requirements include:

• US Citizenship
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5
• Dept of Defense Medical Evaluation
• Physical Fitness Test
• Drug/Alcohol/Civil Involvement Screening
• AF Officer Qualifying Test

Please contact Michael Vanderlaan for details

MICHAEL J. VANDERLAAN, Captain, USAF

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

US Air Force ROTC Det 685 | Oregon State University

Office (541) 737-6421 | Fax (541) 737-3253

michael.vanderlaan@oregonstate.edu

michael.vanderlaan@us.af.mil

The American Association for University Women recently reported that 53% of women have high student loan debt just one year after graduation, compared to 39% of men. Many women also face the added difficulties of trying to go to college for the first time later in life, returning to school after long gaps of time, and attaining a degree while being a single parent.

Eligibility:

• Identify as female
• Have legal U.S. resident status
• Meet specific GPA, SAT, GRE, or other merit requirements
• Enrolled in an accredited program
• Plan to study a specific subject or field
• Over a certain age
• Pursuing a first degree
• Meet specific financial need requirements

Deadline: Deadlines vary

Visit their website to see the various scholarships for women http://oedb.org/scholarships/women/