HB 2787: What is it?
Oregon SB1563 made updates to the original House Bill 2787 permitting certain students an exemption from nonresident tuition and fees at Oregon public universities. In summary, OSU may grant in-state tuition for undocumented students who have met all of the following criteria:
What does it mean?
Students attending Oregon State University who meet the requirements of HB 2787/SB1563, may be assessed in-state tuition rates at Oregon State University. Please note: the assessment of in-state tuition rates under HB 2787 does not change a student’s residency status.
How to apply?
Students would complete a domestic application as either an undergraduate student or graduate student. Students should indicate their citizenship as ‘non-U.S. citizen’ on their application for admission.
SB 1522: What is it?
Oregon Senate Bill 1522 expanded the categories of individuals who are exempt from non-resident tuition. In addition to the students who meet the criteria listed above, students will be exempt from non-resident tuition if they are:
OR
What does it mean?
Students attending Oregon State University who meet the requirements of SB1522 may be assessed in-state tuition rates at Oregon State University. Please note: the assessment of in-state tuition rates under SB1522 does not change a student’s residency status.
How to apply?
Students who have approved refugee or asylee status would complete a domestic application as either an undergraduate student or graduate student. Students should indicate their citizenship as ‘non-U.S. citizen’ on their application for admission and submit a copy of their I-94 document.
Students who are pending refugee or asylee status, or who have any kind of visa, should apply through the Office of International Admissions.
Undergraduate students will complete the tuition equity section within their application of admission. Information disclosed to the Admissions Office about citizenship/immigration status is confidential and will not negatively impact the admissions review. If you feel you did not complete the tuition equity section, and you would like to verify that it was completed, you can contact your Admissions Advisor. Click here to find your Admissions Advisor. To check on your admissions status and checklist after you submit your application, visit your Beaver Basecamp.
How to submit paperwork if you qualify under HB 2787?
How to submit paperwork, if you are undocumented but do not qualify for HB2787?
Do undocumented students qualify for merit based aid?
Are undocumented students eligible for state or federal forms of financial aid (ie, FAFSA)?
Other questions?
For more information about applying to Oregon State as an undocumented student and undocumented student resources, please visit our undocumented student page.
View our HB 2787 Frequently Asked Questions flyer.
Please contact the Office of Admissions by email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-291-4192, option 4.