- How to I pay my student bill or clear a hold on my account?
- I have questions about my CARES Act Refund:
- I have other CARES Act Questions.
- I have questions regarding my bill, who do I contact?
- Information for Veterans
- How do I obtain my 1098-T?
How to I pay my student bill or clear a hold on my account?
- Please contact us via E-mail or phone
- Email: studentaccts@cu-portland.edu
- Phone: 503-280-8503
CARES Act Information
The application period for CARES Act funds is closed.
- On April 21st Concordia University signed and returned to ED the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
- The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $786,136.00.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission is $786,136.00.
- An estimated 2,274 students at CUP may be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 481.
- Concordia University Portland has an application process for students to apply for the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. The application is reviewed by a committee to determine eligibility. Once approved, a block amount of $1,640.00 is disbursed to the student.
I have other CARES Act Questions:
- Please see the Financial Aid Information Page
I have questions regarding my bill, who do I contact?
- Email: studentaccts@cu-portland.edu
- Phone: 503-280-8503
Information for Veterans:
Veteran Education Benefits
The Finance Office is responsible for processing Veteran Education Benefits for students pursuing programs at Concordia University. The information below is designed to assist students in navigating the process of applying for benefits, school certification, payments and what the student responsibilities are. If you have questions please do not hesitate to call or email the VA School Certifying Official (SCO). For general questions and answers on Veteran Benefits please visit the following sites:
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service
- Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs
- Idaho Department of Veteran Affairs
Veteran Services
(503) 493-6215
vets@cu-portland.edu
School Certification
School certification requires:
- A valid VA Award Letter or Certficate of Eligibility
- Support documents (as required)
- Active registration
- Pursuit of an eligible degree or licensure program
All courses certified must apply toward a program or degree
Enrollment will be certified no sooner than one month prior to the start of a new semester. Enrollment will be automatically certified for the Fall and Spring semesters; students wishing to be certified for the Summer semester must provide active confirmation to Concordia University's School Certifying Official.
Students have the right to choose which semesters are reported to the VA. If you wish to make any changes in your certification from the standard process please notify the SCO.
Student Responsibilities
- It is the student's responsibility to communicate any enrollment changes (add, drop, withdrawal, change of major, etc.) to the School Certifying Official. Registration changes may affect student VA benefits and in some cases may cause a return and repayment of funds to the VA and/or school.
- It is the student's responsibility to make tuition and fees payment arrangements with Concordia University Finance Office, Student Accounts by the semester payment deadlines.
- It is the student's responsibility to self-report monthly enrollment information to the VA (Chapter 30, 1606 and 1607).
- It is the student's responsibility to keep address and direct deposit information current with the VA. Address changes need to be communicated to the School Certifying Official as well.
Application for VA Education Benefits
Many education benefits are for Veterans and while others are for the spouse and/or dependents of Veterans. Please review basic eligibility requirements below to determine what best matches your situation. It can take the VA up to 12 weeks to process education benefit applications. You do not need to wait on applying for admission or for VA benefits - you may pursue both applications simultaneously. Concordia University will only certify benefits and does not ultimately determine Veteran eligibility of benefits; including education benefits, basic allowance for housing (BAH) or other stipends. If you have questions on how eligibility is determined you may contact the Regional VA Education Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma at (888)442-4551.
To learn more about financial aid and the benefits that may be available to you, we encourage you to explore these resources:
- The College Scoreboard
- The College Navigator
- Paying for College
- The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet (Email us to request a customized Shopping Sheet.)
Student is the Veteran
There are several education benefits available to eligible select reserve, active duty and separated military personnel.
- Apply for benefits via the VA website. Once your application has been processed by the VA you will receive an "Award Letter" or "Certificate of Eligibility" (CoE).
- When you receive your CoE, please send a copy to vets@cu-portland.edu.
If you are separated from active duty please send a copy of your most recent DD214 in addition to the Certificate of Eligibility.
Student is a Veteran Spouse or Child
There are two primary benefit programs available to eligible Veteran spouses and dependents - Chapter 35 Dependent Educational Assistance (DEA) or Chapter 33 Post-9/11 Transfer of Entitlement.
CHAPTER 35 DEA
- Apply for benefits via the VA website. Once your application has been processed by the VA you will receive a "Certificate of Eligibility".
- Send the Certificate of Eligibility along with the most recent DD214 of the sponsoring Veteran and documentation showing the relationship between the student and Veteran to vets@cu-portland.edu.
- Sufficient documentation to show relationship to Veteran include: marriage certificate, military ID, birth certificate, or adoption papers
CHAPTER 33-POST-9/11 TRANSFER OF ENTITLEMENT
- The Veteran must submit a Transfer Education Benefit (TEB) with the DoD. Once the TEB has been approved, the Veteran will receive a hard copy confirmation via USPS.
- Upon approval, the student applies for benefits via the VA website. Once the student's application has been processed by the VA, the VA will send a "Certificate of Eligibility" (CoE).
- Send the Certificate of Eligibility along with the most recent DD214 of the sponsoring Veteran and documentation showing the relationship between the student and Veteran to vets@cu-portland.edu.
Students Transferring Benefits (School to School)
If you are transferring your VA Benefits to Concordia University from another institution please follow the steps below. Once we have ALL required documents we will take the next steps to certify your enrollment at CU with the VA.
- Scan and email a copy of your CoE to CU's SCO. If you do not have a copy, please contact the VA for a duplicate copy.
- Scan and email the completed Request for Change of Place of Training to CU's SCO
- Notify the VA and the SCO of your prior school of your change of institution.
VA Payments
Chapter 33 Post-9/11, Yellow Ribbon, and Chapter 31 tuition and fees benefits are paid directly to Concordia University. All other benefits are paid directly to the student. It is the student's responsibility to use those funds toward school and related expenses.
YELLOW RIBBON
Concordia University is a Yellow Ribbon participant and has agreed to provide a maximum of 100 Yellow Ribbon scholarships for the 2016/2017 academic year. The VA is the authority in determining basic eligibility. Generally speaking, students may qualify for Yellow Ribbon funds if all of the following are met:
- Veteran is no longer on Active Duty
- Eligible for 100% of benefits under Chapter 33 Post-9/11 OR Transfer of Entitlement if spouse or child.
- Tuition and fees exceed the fiscal year maximum covered by Chapter 33 Post-9/11
- Concordia University has unallocated Yellow Ribbon Scholarships available
How do I obtain my 1098-T?
- For 2019 and before, you may access your 1098-T in MyCU until 7/31/2020.
- For 2020, 1098-T's are not yet available. Please monitor our website for additional information regarding notifications to students on how to obtain your 2020 1098-T when it is ready..
Addtional Student Frequently Asked Questions