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Types of Aid

No matter where you are in your educational journey, PNCA offers many financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, campus employment and flexible payment plans.

Scholarships

Scholarships are financial aid awards that do not need to be repaid. PNCA offers merit scholarships, and students may also seek out private scholarships from organizations of all kinds. Scholarships can be stacked with other financial aid awards, and they are often renewable from year to year if certain conditions are met.

Types of Scholarships

All undergraduate applicants, including transfer students, are automatically considered for merit scholarships, which start at $25,000 per year.

These awards are based on academic performance and consider other aspects of the application, such as extracurricular and community involvement.

  • Scholarships for Current Students

    Current PNCA students may be interested in—or eligible for—a variety of other institutional scholarships. These awards often focus on leadership, service, and other characteristics.

  • Additional Scholarship Listings

    Beyond merit and competitive scholarships offered by PNCA, students of all class years may wish to explore opportunities from corporate foundations, industry/scholarly associations, nonprofit agencies, and other organizations.

    There are several databases to start your search, including FastWeb. Students can also find private scholarship research tips.

Student Loans

Student loans can help cover the gaps between cost of attendance and any other financial aid received. Eligibility for federal student loan programs is determined by the FAFSA.

Most federal student loan programs offer a fixed-interest rate (at lower rate than private lenders) and flexible repayment plans.

Student Loan Programs

The federal government offers several student loan programs:

Grants for PNCA Students

Grants are need-based awards that do not have to be repaid. Eligibility for grants is determined by the FAFSA, and options include the Federal Pell Grant and the Oregon Opportunity Grant—as well as offerings directly from Willamette University.

Learn About Grants

Work at PNCA: Student Employment Opportunities

All across campus, you’ll find students contributing time and talents to keep operations afloat—all while gaining valuable career skills. These part-time positions are often funded by the federal work-study program as part of a financial aid award package, but campus employment is open to all students.  

Once you’re officially enrolled, the Student Account Office will issue your bills and invoices. This is also the office you’d contact about setting up payment plans.

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