Get help with college costs
College can be unpredictable, and financial challenges can happen. UHDS offers a retention grant to help students stay on track to complete their academic journey. We also offer co-sponsorship and funding opportunities to help support campus events and programs.
Oregon State University Housing & Dining Services Retention Grant
University Housing & Dining Services seeks to provide a transformative on-campus experience that will engage our students in community, enrich their lives, and help them flourish and thrive. UHDS understands the significant impact that on-campus living can have on a student's academic and personal success. Recognizing that unforeseen financial hardship may arise, UHDS has established a grant program to assist students in completing their academic journey at Oregon State University. Students may apply for the grant between the first week of the fall term and the fifth week of the spring term. While students may apply for the grant more than once during that time, the grant is a one-time award per academic year. UHDS will award grants of up to $1,500 per student per academic year, subject to availability, financial need, and successful completion of the application process. Grant awardees will have the specific amount applied to their OSU student account.
To be eligible for the UHDS Retention Grant, a student must:
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Be an enrolled Oregon State University student.
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Demonstrate financial need and have an outstanding OSU student account balance.
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Reside in a UHDS residence hall or on-campus apartment, with priority given to residence hall students living in or seeking to live in the most affordable room types (triple, economy triple, quad).
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Have accepted reasonable forms of financial aid.
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Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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Be in good conduct and academic standing with OSU and UHDS.
April 11, 2025, update: The grant application for 2024-25 is now closed.
Other funding & support opportunities
Pepsi Student Performance, Event, or Marketing Fund Grant Program
This program helps students create events, performances and programs that engage the OSU community. This one-time grant comes from funds provided through OSU’s partnership with Pepsi. It supports projects that build school spirit, promote the Pepsi brand and encourage campus involvement.
UHDS Co-Sponsorship or Funding Request
UHDS offers co-sponsorship and funding support for student events that enhance campus life. A portion of housing and dining fees, along with other revenue, is set aside each year to help fund programs that benefit the OSU community. This support encourages events that foster connection, learning and engagement on campus.