Many people today make the mistake of believing they cannot afford the high quality and personalized education available at private schools like the University of Portland. But the truth is that with financial aid, they can.
Financial aid is awarded according to a process designed to treat everyone as fairly as possible.
Ability to pay college expenses is measured by the national financial aid application filled out by students and their parents. This application considers such things as family income and assets, family size, need, unusual expenses, and student savings. At the University of Portland, additional eligibility is determined by family circumstances and also by an applicant's unique talents and abilities. One or all of these can make a private college education affordable. For specific programs, please visit the Financial Aid Opportunities page.