Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Financial Aid Office will be closed for training from Tuesday, December 3 through Friday, December 6. We will reopen during our normal business hours on Monday, December 9.

If you need assistance during this time, please don't hesitate to contact us at faoffice@linnbenton.edu or leave a voicemail at 541-917-4850. We will respond to all inquiries within 3-5 business days.

Please note that the Veteran's Office will remain open during this period.

 

Welcome

It’s one thing to get accepted by a college — quite another to make sure your education is paid for. Many students feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty and complexity of the funding process. But at LBCC, we’re here for you.

Federal Financial Aid

To get you started, we recommend filling out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Your report will come back to you with a summary of the aid, loans, and scholarships you can choose from, right out of the gate. This will help you understand how much funding you already have, and how much you'll need to track down.

Learn how to apply for financial aid.

Scholarships

It’s a good idea to get in the habit of applying for scholarships. Notice that word, habit? We used it on purpose. You can start applying for scholarships as early as you want (even when you're still in grade school!), and you can keep applying for them all the way through graduation.

For best results, you should apply for scholarships every spring, summer, and fall, because different types of funding become available at different times of year.

Doing so takes effort and follow-through, but it's worth it. Scholarships are free money: you never have to pay them back. Oh, and don't ever tell yourself there's nothing out there for you, because the fact is, there are scholarships for just about everyone, from every walk of life. Chances are, you’re eligible for some of them!

LBCC Scholarships are a good place to start looking.

OSAC Scholarship Application

Application Open for Oregon Tribal Student Grant for 2023-24

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant provides funding for eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance at eligible Oregon colleges and universities. Current, new and continuing students are encouraged to apply for this grant for the 2023-24 academic year. The grant is intended to cover the average cost of attendance after all federal and state grants/scholarships have been applied.

New applicants are encouraged to complete the Oregon Tribal Student Grant application and 2023-24 FAFSA or ORSAA at the earliest point possible. Renewal applicants (those who received the grant in 2022-23) must log into their OSAC Student Portal account and re-apply for 2023-24 Oregon Tribal Student Grant. The final deadline to apply for the 2023-24 Oregon Tribal Student Grant is April 5, 2024.

 

Early Bird Deadline

The OSAC scholarship application provides current and future Oregon students access to over 600 scholarships through one application. Scholarships can be awarded based on a variety of characteristics including intended major, high school, merit, financial need, and more.

The OSAC scholarship application is now open in the OSAC student portal. The early bird deadline is February 15th. Students who submit a completed application by the early bird deadline will be entered into a drawing for one of ten, $1,000 scholarships. The final deadline to submit the OSAC Scholarship Application is March 1st by 5pm.

Students who need support completing their application are encouraged to check out the following resources:

Remember to submit a complete application by February 15th at 5pm to meet the early bird deadline.

Federal and State Grants

A grant is a subsidy that the federal and state governments offer to help you pay for college. If you're aiming for an undergraduate degree and you have financial need, you may qualify for the federal Pell Grant as well as others such as the Oregon Promise Grant.

Learn about other types of state and federal aid.

What else is on your mind?

See how much it costs to attend LBCC.
Read frequently asked questions about financial aid.
See financial aid deadlines.
Get documents and download forms.

COVID-19 Student Resources

Additional resources to assist students (food, health care, childcare, unemployment, etc.) during this time of uncertainty as we navigate our way through this COVID-19 episode.

Below are some resources that may help address student need, as our communities grapple with the impact of COVID-19 . While by no means is this list exhaustive, it is meant to provide a high-level overview of some key resources with direct links for more information and how to apply.

Food Resources

Please check out Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon's excellent summary on accessing food resources during these unprecedented times. Assure students that SNAP benefits will be issued as normal, and that they can apply online and do not need to go into a DHS office. This webpage also has a great run down of resources, including Oregon Food Bank's Find Food Page and a list of school districts providing nutrition services to their students during closures.

Healthcare

Oregon Health Authority has information about how to access healthcare (apply for Oregon Health Plan, find care, etc.), as well as the latest updates on COVID-19.

Childcare

ERDC has been expanded to help families during this challenging period. DHS has eliminated co-pays and increased the income-eligibility from 185% of FPL to 250% or 85% of median wage. See Press Release. Students can access the ERDC app and mail/submit it to a DHS office. More info can be accessed via 211 or DHS DPU phone line, 1-800-699-9074.

STEP

During these challenging times that disproportionately impact many of the students we serve in STEP, it's critical we continue to provide holistic support and help navigating resources. Please find ways to offer these services to students virtually during any closures. Other tangible resources to consider: laptops, tablets, or hotspots can be purchased with STEP funds and loaned to STEP students. In addition, when awarding support services to students (tuition, fees, books, tools, transportation), please consider the impact this current public health crisis will have on their unmet need. If you have questions or other ideas, please email me to discuss how we can address students' need and maintain grant compliance.

Filing for Unemployment

COVID-19 is having a decided impact on our economy, and the employment of many of our students. More information on filing for unemployment can be found here. Encourage students to find out about the TUI program and STEP resources available through OED, that may be able to help support their college completion and career goals with added resources. WorkSource also has services to help while searching for new employment.

Consolidating Campus Resource Info

As recommended by the Hope Center, please consider how you can streamline and consolidate campus benefit information and access to emergency funds, proactively mitigating obstacles that could limit students' access Various Community Resources (including help getting connected to those listed above and housing/utility assistance help).

211info can help you find services:

  • CALL 211 or 1-866-698-6155
  • TEXT your zip code to 898211 (TXT211)
  • EMAIL help@211info.org
  • HOURS 7 days per week, 8:00 am-11:00 pm

Lastly, in the midst of all of this, please don't forget to try to encourage students to file their taxes and claim the EITC--cash that they may be leaving on the table, and that could be really helpful during these challenging times. Info about free online tax filing can be accessed here. We also need to stay apprised of the Public Charge Rule change that could be causing many of our immigrant students and their families to turn down crucial benefits that they qualify and are entitled to receive to support the health and basic needs of their family.