University of Oregon Nontraditional Student Programs

12/02/2025

✨️The application for the 2026/2027 Osher and Crakstart Re-Entry Scholarships is now open! ✨️

They are awarded to students who are returning or have returned to pursue their education after

Eligible applicants must be working toward a first bachelor's degree at UO, and have completed at least 12 college credits (from any school) prior to fall term 2026, and must "stopped out" in pursuit of a first bachelor's degree for a cumulative total of five or more years (can include a break between high school and college.)

They must also demonstrate financial need (through the FAFSA, ORSAA, or equivalent), show potential to succeed in their chosen curriculum, and remain in good academic standing.

Incoming students applying to UO to start in Spring/Summer/Fall 2026 must apply for admission to UO by March 15, 2026 Once you have completed your application for admission to UO, you can apply for the Osher/Crankstart scholarship (even if your UO admissions application is still pending.)

Apply via the UO Scholarship Dashboard (link in bio).

Applications are due April 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.

Questions? Email [email protected]

11/21/2025

Oregon residents should have received their full SNAP benefits this month! 🛒🛍️ Be sure to check your balance before shopping! 💵

11/21/2025

Did you know that if you’re staying in town over winter break you can apply to receive a grocery store gift card? Applications close 11/30, apply now at tinyurl.com/grocery2526 🛒🍎

To be eligible you must be a current UO student and be staying in Eugene if you’re a Eugene campus student or in Portland if you’re a Portland campus student! Students will receive an update regarding the status of their application by 12/8 at 5pm.

10/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our Children's Clothing and Toy Exchange on Saturday! It was a big success, with over 20 families attending who got to enjoy breakfast, trade kids clothing, toys, books, enjoy Halloween storytime from a special guest, and build community

A special thank you to everyone who helped out at the event including folks from and .

The next swap will be in the 2026/2027 academic year. See you all then!

10/03/2025

Join us on October 25th at Spencer View Apartments for our Kids Clothing and Toy Swap! 🧸👕 Stop by from 10am to 12:30pm to browse donations and take what you need!

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
10am to 12:30pm
Spencer View Apartments Community Room
Donate items ahead of time at the Spencer View service desk or at the Student Sustainability Center in the EMU!

For accommodations or questions contact [email protected]

10/03/2025

Join us on October 25th at Spencer View Apartments for our Kids Clothing and Toy Swap! 🧸👕 Starting at 10am and going until 12:30, come browse through donated items and grab whatever you need!

Saturday, October 25th
10am to 12:30pm
Spencer View Apartments Community Room
You can donate items at the Student Sustainability Center in the EMU or at the Spencer View service desk.

For accommodations or questions contact [email protected]

09/30/2025

Join us for the Nontraditional Student Fall Resource Lunch!

Wednesday, October 8th
11:30am to 2:00pm
Erb Memorial Union Lease Crutcher Lewis Room (Room 023)
UO Eugene Campus

Eat, socialize, and get free school supplies. No time to eat in person? No problem, grab a lunch to go!

Please RSVP at the link in our bio!

Questions? Email [email protected]

Brought to you by the Basic Needs Program.

09/29/2025

Carol L
Hometown: Cottage Grove, OR
Area of Study: Archeology major with a concentration in Biological Anthropology and Archeology Anthropology.
Children: One son, age 10.

"Having classes that are available during the hours of 10am-2pm would help with being a student parent. There are classes that I would have taken but did not fit into my schedule as a parent... I was extremely happy to find the non-traditional student union because it gave me a place to find other students like me who are parents and can relate to the struggles of parenting while juggling school."

September is National Student Parent Month. 10% to 20% of UO students are also parents, (or 2,446 to 4,892 students.)

Sources: University of Oregon SB 564 Annual Student Parent Survey Office of Institutional Research, enrollment as of Fall 2024

09/26/2025

Name: Ashley Mc
Hometown: Tustin, CA
Area of Study: Psychology major, Entrepreneurship minor
Children: 2 boys, ages 3 & 9

"I want to thank my Psychology professors who always allowed me to ask questions which a lot of the times referenced my own family and children, so that I could apply my knowledge learned in class to what was or had happened in my life."

"I want anyone who is a parent to know that it is never too late to go back to school, and that it will always feel like a “bad time” to do so. But don’t listen to that negativity, go back and do it for yourself and your children. It makes receiving that diploma that much sweeter I promise."

September is National Student Parent Month. 10% to 20% of UO students are also parents, (or 2,446 to 4,892 students.)

Sources: University of Oregon SB 564 Annual Student Parent Survey Office of Institutional Research, enrollment as of Fall 2024

09/19/2025

Cassie CL
Hometown: Springfield/Eugene, OR
Area of Study: Sociology
Children: 2 boys, age 4 & 10

“Come at everything with grace, empathy, and kindness. If it’s worth it, perseverance will prevail! Being a parent can be rough. Being a single, student parent, can seem like a crazy impossible experience, and yet, I’m here succeeding even with epic failures along the way!”

September is National Student Parent Month. 10% to 20% of UO students are also parents, (or 2,446 to 4,892 students.)

Sources:
University of Oregon SB 564 Annual Student Parent Survey
Office of Institutional Research, enrollment as of Fall 2024

09/16/2025

September is National Student Parent Month. 10% to 20% of UO students are also parents, (or 2,446 to 4,892 students.)

This month, we're highlighting some of UO's student parents.

Matt C.
Area of Study: Regional Planning, PhD Children: 2 girls, age 5 years and 18 months
"Being a student parent is rewarding and difficult. One minute I’m holding a smiling child and the next I’m emailing a professor that I have to stay home with a sick kid. We go through so much and we appreciate any accommodation faculty are able to afford us.”

09/16/2025