ISSS offers limited emergency financial aid each term to currently enrolled F and J international students with unexpected, short-term financial problems. Financial aid is not guaranteed and is usually limited to one term.

To quality, you must: 

• Be a current F or J international student enrolled in a degree program, and at least in their 2nd year of their program
• Be making satisfactory progress toward completion of your degree requirements (minimum GPA of 2.0) 
• Be in F or J non-immigrant visa status and ineligible to receive U.S. federal financial aid 
• Be able to show unexpected changes in your financial circumstances that have negatively impacted your ability to cover the unexpected expense
• Be able to provide a realistic plan for paying future expenses 

What are the limitations to EFA? 

• EFA is not ordinarily given to students who are still in the first year of their academic program 
• EFA funds are very limited and there is no guarantee that every applicant will receive an award 
• Demonstrated financial need is a required factor to be considered for emergency financial aid 
• Awards, if given, are not renewable and are for a single term only. 

How to Apply 

Emergency financial aid applications are reviewed only once per term. The following process is used to decide financial aid awards: 

1. Schedule an appointment and meet with an international student advisor to discuss your financial situation. You can schedule an appointment by calling 541-346-3206. Remote appointments are also available.  
2. Submit the online EFA application no later than 5pm on Monday of Week 7 of the term in which you are requesting financial aid. 

The ISEFA committee will meet by the end of Week 7 of each term to make a decision on your application. You will be notified of the decision by email once the decision is made. If you are granted an award, the emergency aid will be credited to your UO student account within 3 business days after the decision is made. 

The University of Oregon has limited funds available for short-term emergency loans to current University of Oregon international students. A typical loan is approximately $200 - $300 and must be repaid within 90 days. For more information, please schedule an appointment with an International Student Advisor by calling 541-346-3206 or email, intl@uoregon.edu.

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Knight Library

• Textbooks are on loan for 2-4 hours of time for students who want to save money on purchasing books. Check with the library for what books are available, but they typically stock the expensive books for large classes.
• There are 24 hour lockers available for students to use in the library stairwell. The code is programed into the lockers for students to store their things for free.

Text Book Subsidy

To apply for a textbook subsidy each term, go to https://basicneeds.uoregon.edu.

The Basic Needs program operates a student food pantry every week. Go to https://basicneeds.uoregon.edu.

Emergency Food Pantry System program provided by Food for Lane County. An individual showing up at a food pantry location needs to declare his/her name and show evidence of residence, such as an utility bill.

If the Health Center is unable to meet your dental needs and you need additional dental work done check out the White Bird Clinic or Lane Dental Clinic for low cost dental services.

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