Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with our financial aid office prior to enrollment to evaluate your options for tuition financing.

Sumner College participates in the following federal student aid programs:

The Federal Pell Grant

An award from the Federal Government for undergraduate students attending at least half time. A grant is gift aid and does not need to be repaid.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This federal grant program is also gift aid available to students with exceptional financial need.

The Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)

This low-interest loan can be made through a lender to help pay for education costs. Repayment begins 6 months following graduation or dropping below half time enrollment status.

Federal PLUS Loan

Parent loan for undergraduate students. This loan is made to qualified parents who are borrowing for a college student. The loan is made through a lender and carries a fixed interest rate of 8.5%. Repayment may be deferred while the student is enrolled at least half time.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

To apply for any of the above programs, you must fill a Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. It’s free, and you can pick up a copy at our financial aid office, or you can complete the online application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/complete001.htm

Please contact our financial aid office with any questions. If you complete a paper FAFSA application, be sure to send the application to us for electronic filing to expedite the process. Our contact information:

Sumner College
8909 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97219
503-223-5100
1-800-342-3465

E-mail us

Additional Financial Aid Resources:

For comprehensive financial aid information and resources visit the Financial Aid Information Page FINAID

Student Aid on the Web
The information provided here is designed to assist in college planning. It provides access to and information about the products and services that students will need throughout the financial aid process.

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Oregon scholarship information contact The Oregon Student Assistance OSAC.