Graduate tuition rates are among the lowest in the metropolitan area. Tuition and fees incorporate many of the additional or hidden fees that are added on to the cost of graduate education at other institutions. Other conveniences include free parking, on-site finger printing and background checks, and a full-time faculty and staff, providing a high level of service, instruction, and mentoring. We advocate for a transparent and affordable tuition package for your planning convenience and professional plans.
Note: The MAT program is a cohort model program with set credit hours each semester. The 36 sem. hrs. are divided in the following way: Summer - 10 sem. hrs., Fall - 15 sem. hrs., and Spring - 11 sem. hrs.
Note: Students enrolled in the MA HESA or Post Master's HESA Certificate programs may be charged a professional tuition fee of $50 per credit when enrolled in Business (BUS) and/or Communication (CST) courses.
MAT, MEd, MA, MA HESA, Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Post Master's Certificate and EdD students may be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid (in the form of student loans). For more eligibility information and to apply for aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly or check out their website. You can also find step-by-step directions for applying for financial aid.
MAT scholarships are awarded on a priority deadline based on early application and acceptance in the program. Meeting the following deadlines will ensure that you are considered for the wide range of scholarships available.
Apply on or before February 15 for early consideration. After February 15, awards are based on available funding.
| Scholarship Name | Guidelines | Application Period | To Apply |
| MAT Tuition Scholarship | Open to all MAT applicants | Applications accepted until May 1. |
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| PACE (Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education) | Full-scholarship; Two-year program in which candidates commit to teaching in Catholic schools and living in community with fellow teachers . | Application deadline: the fourth Tuesday of January | PACE Website For information, contact Ryan Darmody at pace@up.edu |
| Kenneth and Helen Waldroff Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Open to all MAT students. Students must be fully matriculated (met all conditions for final admission) for funding consideration. | Applications accepted until May 1. | Login with your applicant email and password to complete the Scholarship application |
| Lytle Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Open to all MAT students. | Applications accepted until May 1. | Login with your applicant email and password to complete the Scholarship application |
| Mary Margaret Kirchner Early Childhood Development Education Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | MAT students pursuing licensure at the ECE/ELEM authorization level. | Applications accepted until May 1. | Login with your applicant email and password to complete the Scholarship application |
| Catlin Gabel School/School of Education Partnership Grant (one-year student teaching placement and internship at Catlin Gabel Lower School in early childhood and elementary classrooms. $5,000 stipend) | MAT candidates demonstrating interest in progressive education, differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching with a commitment to professional growth on the journey to become a private or public school educator. Prospective interns must be fully accepted into the Graduate School MAT program with a completed application. | Applications accepted until May 1. |
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| Oregon Episcopal School/School of Education Partnership Grant (one-year student teaching placement and internship at Oregon Episcopal School. $5,000 stipend) | MAT candidates demonstrating interest in progressive education, differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching with a commitment to professional growth on the journey to become a private or public school educator. Prospective interns must be fully accepted into the Graduate School MAT program with a completed application. | Applications accepted until May 1. |
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| Military Order of the Purple Heart Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Students pursuing an endorsement in Special Education. |
Application deadline: July 15 |
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| Religious Tuition Discount (multiple recipients, up to 25% in religious discount matching an employer contribution) | Any student who serves Catholic churches, church schools, and other Roman Catholic Institutions as a lay minister or educator. | Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines | Financial Aid Forms |
| Religious Tuition Discount (multiple recipients, award covers 25% of tuition and fees) | Roman Catholic clergy; members of a Roman Catholic Religious order | Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines | Financial Aid Forms |
For more eligibility information and to apply for aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly or check out their website.You can also find step-by-step directions for applying for financial aid. Please also contact your employer to inquire about the possibility of qualifying for professional development and/or tuition assistant.
| Scholarship Name | Guidelines | Application Period | More Info/To Apply |
| PACE (Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education) | Full-scholarship; Two-year program in which candidates commit to teaching in Catholic schools and living in community with fellow teachers . | Application deadline: the fourth Tuesday of January | PACE Website For information, contact Ryan Darmody at pace@up.edu |
| Graduate Candidate Annual Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Open to all M.Ed. students. Students must be fully matriculated for funding consideration. |
Application deadline: March 1 for priority scholarship consideration. July 1 final deadline. |
MEd Scholarship Form |
| Lytle Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Open to all M.Ed. students. Students must be fully matriculated for funding consideration. |
Application deadline: May 1 |
MEd Scholarship Form |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Students pursuing an endorsement in Special Education. |
Application deadline: July 15 |
MEd Scholarship Form |
| Catholic Educator Scholarship (ongoing, awarded on a per-term basis) | Available to MEd and post-master's candidates who are currently employed in a PK-12 Catholic school in the Portland Metro area. Candidates must be fully matriculated at time of application. | Applicants must reapply each term for funding; priority is given to applicants who have not previously received funding. Application deadline for Spring term is November 15; Deadlines for Summer and Fall are April 15 and July 15, respectively. | First-time applicants: Catholic Educator Tuition Scholarship Application Form Re-application: Catholic Educator Tuition Scholarship Re-Application |
| Religious Tuition Discount (up to 25% in religious discount matching an employer contribution) | Any student who serves Catholic churches, church schools, and other Roman Catholic Institutions as a lay minister or educator. |
Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines |
Financial Aid Forms |
| Religious Tuition Discount (award covers 25% of tuition and fees) | Roman Catholic clergy; members of a Roman Catholic Religious order | Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines | Financial Aid Forms |
For more eligibility information and to apply for aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly or check out their website.You can also find step-by-step directions for applying for financial aid. Please also contact your employer to inquire about the possibility of qualifying for professional development and/or tuition assistant.
| Scholarship Name | Guidelines | Application Period | More Info/To Apply |
| John F. Sonnhalter Endowed Scholarship in Education (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Post master Initial Administrator License (IAL) candidates. Candidates must be fully matriculated at time of application. |
Application deadline: July 15 |
Post Master Tuition Scholarship Application Form |
| Graduate Candidate Annual Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Open to all doctoral candidates. Candidates must be fully matriculated at time of application. |
Application deadline: March 1 for priority scholarship consideration. July 1 final deadline. |
Post Master Tuition Scholarship Application Form |
| Military Order of the Purple Heart Endowed Scholarship (applied to Fall and Spring tuition) | Post master students in Special Education. Candidates must be fully matriculated at time of application. |
Application deadline: July 15 |
Post Master Tuition Scholarship Application Form |
| Catholic Educator Scholarship (ongoing, awarded on a per-term basis) | Available to M.Ed. and post-master's candidates who are currently employed in a PK-12 Catholic school in the Portland Metro area. Candidates must be fully matriculated at time of application. | Applicants must reapply each term for funding; priority is given to applicants who have not previously received funding. Application deadline for Spring term is November 15; Deadlines for Summer and Fall are April 15 and July 15, respectively. | First-time applicants: Catholic Educator Tuition Scholarship Application Form Re-application: Catholic Educator Tuition Scholarship Re-Application |
| Religious Tuition Discount (multiple recipients, up to 25% in religious discount matching an employer contribution) | Any student who serves Catholic churches, church schools, and other Roman Catholic Institutions as a lay minister or educator. | Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines | Financial Aid Forms |
| Religious Tuition Discount (multiple recipients, award covers 25% of tuition and fees) | Roman Catholic clergy; members of a Roman Catholic Religious order | Contact financial aid at finaid@up.edu or 503.943.7311 for guidelines | Financial Aid Forms |
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