Oregon State University will sunset the collaboration with the Federal Academic Alliance in January 2026. Prospective and current students with questions about the FAA and OSU tuition benefit program should contact Michelle McAllaster.
Your future begins online at Oregon State
A collaboration between Oregon State University and the United States Office of Personnel Management gives you greater access to learning opportunities online through the Federal Academic Alliance. This collaboration provides educational benefits to eligible federal government employees, their spouse and children to help pursue learning and career goals. Former federal employees may also qualify.
10% tuition benefit
Receive a 10% tuition scholarship when you enroll in any Oregon State Ecampus course offering. Your spouse and dependents are also eligible for this benefit. Connect with an OSU Ecampus enrollment services specialist to learn more.
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Oregon State’s online courses meet the highest-quality standards for course design and are purpose-built to engage online learners.
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Oregon State is institutionally accredited, which means our programs meet national quality standards and are verified by outside experts.
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How do I get started?
- Select your program from 100+ Oregon State online offerings.
- Apply to Oregon State as an Ecampus student. We recommend applying at least nine weeks before your first term starts. Choose ‘Federal Academic Alliance’ as your Ecampus Program Provider in the Employment section of the application to have your application fee waived.
- Once you're enrolled, submit a FAFSA and any additional documentation required to determine your financial aid eligibility.
- Oregon State will contact you to request a Leave and Earning Statement (LES) or SF-50 to verify your eligibility.
- The scholarships will be visible on your student account after week four of each term.
