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Portland State University · Oregon

Portland State Merit Aid

Portland State rewards strong students with honors college access and out-of-state support.

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Last verifiedJun 2026Analyst HX-AUTO

Who this school is for

Out-of-state students and those drawn to urban sustainability or the honors college will find dedicated merit pathways here.

Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $12,999 for 2026-2027. Source

Institutional merit aid tiers

Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.

Up to $6,000

Out Of State Opportunity Scholarship

Automatic

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Lesser-known scholarships at Portland State

Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.

AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityWim and Alice Wiewel Diversity in Urban Sustainability Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to an Honors student working to address challenges of climate change.

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AmountUp to $3,000EligibilityUniversity Honors Laurels Scholarship provides up to $3,000 annually to students who apply and are admitted to the Honors College, and does not require FAFSA.

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Sources used on this page

Every claim is checked against Portland State’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.

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