Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy


Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy

 

Important Updates to Jim Sells Subsidy, February 2024

Apply Now!

The Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy is now open for 2024! Please visit ScholarshipUniverse to apply. The priority consideration date is Friday, February 9th, 2024. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Please email jimsells@pdx.edu or call  503-725-3461, Option 4 for questions.

About Scholarship Universe

A change to JSCS that we are excited about is that it is moving to  ScholarshipUniverse. ScholarshipUniverse is a secure and easy-to-use online scholarship application portal used by Portland State University (PSU). To access ScholarshipUniverse you will need to have submitted an admissions application for PSU, and have an activated PSU student (Odin) Account. This takes twenty-four hours, so plan accordingly! Please note that applications will only be accepted through ScholarshipUniverse moving forward. Please note: If you have not indicated that you are a parent or guardian, please click the pencil icon and update your information to include your parenting status.

Steps to Apply

1) Log In To Your Scholarship Universe Account
2) Click on the Search Function in the upper Right Corner of your Dashboard
3) Search JIM SELLS in the search bar*
*If you have not indicated that you are a parent or guardian, please click the pencil icon, update your information to include your parenting status, and try the steps again.


 

 

About Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy

The Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy provides childcare assistance in the form of a subsidy to eligible student families to assist in paying the full cost of child care while attending Portland State University. Students with dependent children who are taking 6+ undergraduate credits, 5+ graduate/postbac credits, and 1+ doctoral credits (working on dissertation) are eligible to apply. This program is open to students with children enrolled in either on or off campus childcare. For more information, please read the Jim Sells Handbook.  Please email jimsells@pdx.edu or call  503-725-3461, Option 4 for questions.