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el_before_av_textblock  top-30 av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Oregon Tuition Equity<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-axfyr0-07db31c604f011ec6b40b83d83ffcd65 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock tight-lid'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In 2013, Governor John Kitzhaber signed HB 2787 into law to provide Oregon high school students greater access to higher education. Through HB 2787, <strong>tuition equity<\/strong> is granted to eligible students who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States and meet specific criteria. This means they are exempt from nonresident tuition and qualify for an in-state (resident) rate for tuition at Oregon&#8217;s public universities. Governor Kate Brown has since signed SB 932 (2015), HB 1563 (2018), and SB 553 (2021) to update HB 2787.<\/p>\n<h3>Who is eligible for tuition equity?<\/h3>\n<p>Students who meet all of the following requirements are eligible for resident tuition rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studied in the United States or US territories for five years prior to graduating from high school (or receiving equivalent certification)<\/li>\n<li>Attended an Oregon high school for at least three years immediately preceding graduation or equivalent<\/li>\n<li>Graduated from an Oregon high school (or received equivalent certification)<\/li>\n<li>Shows intention to become a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States<\/li>\n<li>Completes the SOU <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">Tuition Equity Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How does a student demonstrate the intention to become a citizen or permanent resident?<\/h4>\n<p>Checking the box in section 4 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">Tuition Equity Request Form<\/a>, will confirm intent to seek and obtain U.S. citizenship as permitted by federal law. Students may also submit an official copy of their application for registration with a federal immigration program or federal deportation deferral program.<\/p>\n<h4>Submit the Tuition Equity Request Form<\/h4>\n<p>Send the completed <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">form<\/a> and any additional documents to:<\/p>\n<p>Office of Admissions<br \/>\nSouthern Oregon University<br \/>\n1250 Siskiyou Blvd.<br \/>\nAshland, OR 97520<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9986mk-cb8d6bf127c3e2ccadda86b0c5bf0f94\">\n.flex_column.av-9986mk-cb8d6bf127c3e2ccadda86b0c5bf0f94{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9986mk-cb8d6bf127c3e2ccadda86b0c5bf0f94 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     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.av-special-heading.av-ugijb0-c0aaca20ccb35ce469a41bc13a026421 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ugijb0-c0aaca20ccb35ce469a41bc13a026421 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ugijb0-c0aaca20ccb35ce469a41bc13a026421 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ugijb0-c0aaca20ccb35ce469a41bc13a026421 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ugijb0-c0aaca20ccb35ce469a41bc13a026421 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Tuition Equity FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-tahbzw-2dd2e3ad3920106df14d36b4b78149ef  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-qscqfw-ff2bb092cc86c3566536ea26943a741e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-who-to-contact' data-fake-id='#who-to-contact' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='who-to-contact' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who do I contact about tuition equity?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who do I contact about tuition equity?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who do I contact about tuition equity?\">Who do I contact about tuition equity?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='who-to-contact' aria-labelledby='toggle-who-to-contact' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For questions about the tuition equity process, you may contact our <strong>Residency Officer<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:residency@sou.edu\">residency@sou.edu<\/a> or our <strong>Assistant Director for Latino\/a\/x Outreach &amp; Support<\/strong>, Jonathan Chavez-Baez, at <a href=\"mailto:chavezbjo@sou.edu\">chavezbjo@sou<\/a>.edu or <a href=\"tel:5415526478\">541-552-6478<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-pje2u4-dccb9001d76b72f37e2ac74b8a9a3b7d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-tuition-equity' data-fake-id='#tuition-equity' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='tuition-equity' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is tuition equity?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is tuition equity?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is tuition equity?\">What is tuition equity?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='tuition-equity' aria-labelledby='toggle-tuition-equity' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Tuition equity is an Oregon law that allows certain students who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States to pay resident tuition rates instead of nonresident rates. Eligible students must earn a high school diploma or Graduate Educational Development (GED) certificate in Oregon and meet other specific residency requirements. On April 2, 2013, Governor John Kitzhaber signed into law the legislative bill on tuition equity, House Bill 2787, directing the Oregon State Board of Higher Education to provide tuition equity at Oregon\u2019s public universities. HB 2787 has been reaffirmed multiple times from 2015 to 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-nikrjw-215ec58e330e28273e275a91ff21bfff'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-resident-tuition' data-fake-id='#resident-tuition' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='resident-tuition' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is resident tuition?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is resident tuition?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is resident tuition?\">What is resident tuition?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='resident-tuition' aria-labelledby='toggle-resident-tuition' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are different tuition rates for students based on their state of residence. Resident tuition is another term for \u201cin-state\u201d rates for Oregon residents, and nonresident, or \u201cout-of-state,\u201d tuition rates are for residents of all other states. If eligible for resident tuition, a student is allowed to pay the lower rates for Oregon residents, although this does not change a student\u2019s citizenship or immigration status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mxfvks-34188b9a3c1b3614e859270c38f18938'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-hb2787' data-fake-id='#hb2787' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='hb2787' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I find out more about the tuition equity law?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I find out more about the tuition equity law?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I find out more about the tuition equity law?\">How do I find out more about the tuition equity law?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='hb2787' aria-labelledby='toggle-hb2787' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While many people know this law as \u201ctuition equity,\u201d it may be referred to as HB2787 or as the \u201cexemption from nonresident tuition and fees\u201d for eligible undocumented students. Changes to the original bill have occurred through SB 932 in 2015, HB 1563 in 2018, and SB 553 in 2021. References to these bills may be included on tuition equity documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-239x2k-28b9e54983c32737ef851b75940dce91'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-request-tuition-equity' data-fake-id='#request-tuition-equity' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='request-tuition-equity' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I request tuition equity (resident tuition)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I request tuition equity (resident tuition)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I request tuition equity (resident tuition)?\">How do I request tuition equity (resident tuition)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='request-tuition-equity' aria-labelledby='toggle-request-tuition-equity' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A student may request an exemption by completing a Tuition Equity Request Form and submitting it to the Office of Admissions. The Tuition Equity Request Form can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-jcxod8-920e10e126845acdd4b55f73579e4090'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-eligibility' data-fake-id='#eligibility' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='eligibility' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who is eligible for tuition equity (exemption from nonresident rates)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who is eligible for tuition equity (exemption from nonresident rates)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who is eligible for tuition equity (exemption from nonresident rates)?\">Who is eligible for tuition equity (exemption from nonresident rates)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='eligibility' aria-labelledby='toggle-eligibility' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A student needs to meet all of the following requirements in order to be eligible for the exemption:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Received a high school diploma or GED in Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Attended an elementary school or secondary\/high school in Oregon during each of the three years prior to earning a high school diploma or leaving school before earning a diploma<\/li>\n<li>Attended an elementary school or secondary\/high school in a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in each of the five years prior to earning a high school diploma or leaving school before earning a diploma.<\/li>\n<li>Shows intention to become a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-h0iesc-ed3ec467b38883e45e5f48f9671b2b8a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-show-intent' data-fake-id='#show-intent' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='show-intent' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I show intent to become a citizen or permanent resident?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I show intent to become a citizen or permanent resident?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I show intent to become a citizen or permanent resident?\">How do I show intent to become a citizen or permanent resident?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='show-intent' aria-labelledby='toggle-show-intent' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A student will need to check the box in section 4 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">Tuition Equity Request Form<\/a>, confirming intent to seek and obtain U.S. citizenship as permitted by federal law. Students may also submit an official copy of their application for registration with a federal immigration program or federal deportation deferral program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-giuh9o-5c9dc184bd6cbe0c5dbae3bbfe0c3404'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-expiration' data-fake-id='#expiration' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='expiration' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long may I use the exemption?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long may I use the exemption?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long may I use the exemption?\">How long may I use the exemption?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='expiration' aria-labelledby='toggle-expiration' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the law currently stands, there is no expiration for using the exemption once a student has been approved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1f8ndo-ac0c81ff71f05a51f468cb00da8abd7c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-transfer-tuition-equity' data-fake-id='#transfer-tuition-equity' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='transfer-tuition-equity' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Am I eligible for tuition equity if I transfer to SOU from another university or community college?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Am I eligible for tuition equity if I transfer to SOU from another university or community college?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Am I eligible for tuition equity if I transfer to SOU from another university or community college?\">Am I eligible for tuition equity if I transfer to SOU from another university or community college?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='transfer-tuition-equity' aria-labelledby='toggle-transfer-tuition-equity' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, as long as all eligibility requirements (shown above) are met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c78764-40203120efa32a0941af11440d0264c9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-part-time' data-fake-id='#part-time' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='part-time' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are part-time students eligible for tuition equity?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are part-time students eligible for tuition equity?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are part-time students eligible for tuition equity?\">Are part-time students eligible for tuition equity?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='part-time' aria-labelledby='toggle-part-time' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, part-time students who meet all eligibility requirements can still use the exemption. Students planning to attend part-time should work with their academic advisor to adjust their degree plan appropriately and determine their class schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b8e4kc-b66fae43455ea04de1c28f830f2ddb8f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-undergrad-or-grad' data-fake-id='#undergrad-or-grad' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='undergrad-or-grad' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Is tuition equity for undergraduate students only?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Is tuition equity for undergraduate students only?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Is tuition equity for undergraduate students only?\">Is tuition equity for undergraduate students only?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='undergrad-or-grad' aria-labelledby='toggle-undergrad-or-grad' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, tuition equity can apply to either undergraduate or graduate students as long as all of the eligibility requirements (shown above) are met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-9rn4d8-89ba2f41915314e0174790f699d08de5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-form-required' data-fake-id='#form-required' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='form-required' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"If I am eligible, do I automatically receive tuition equity?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: If I am eligible, do I automatically receive tuition equity?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: If I am eligible, do I automatically receive tuition equity?\">If I am eligible, do I automatically receive tuition equity?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='form-required' aria-labelledby='toggle-form-required' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, students must request an exemption using the <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-Form.pdf\">Tuition Equity Request Form<\/a>. Once eligibility is determined, the exemption becomes effective at the start of the next academic term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7addx8-9b65f48949a545b2e11b13c5332930c8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-residency' data-fake-id='#residency' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='residency' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"I have been granted tuition equity. Why am I still listed as a nonresident?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: I have been granted tuition equity. Why am I still listed as a nonresident?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: I have been granted tuition equity. Why am I still listed as a nonresident?\">I have been granted tuition equity. Why am I still listed as a nonresident?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='residency' aria-labelledby='toggle-residency' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>While tuition equity allows you to pay resident tuition rates, it does not update or change your residency status. If you are being charged incorrectly on your bill, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:residency@sou.edu\">residency@sou.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5zti4s-746875ec1dac09f8ecc52bf13fde39dc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-scholarships' data-fake-id='#scholarships' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='scholarships' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"If I\u2019ve been granted tuition equity, do I qualify for scholarships?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: If I\u2019ve been granted tuition equity, do I qualify for scholarships?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: If I\u2019ve been granted tuition equity, do I qualify for scholarships?\">If I\u2019ve been granted tuition equity, do I qualify for scholarships?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='scholarships' aria-labelledby='toggle-scholarships' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes! Students receiving tuition equity are eligible to receive scholarships and other financial aid at SOU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-3i6hak-1f11cd9a4404fbb146af7750dae727c8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-printable' data-fake-id='#printable' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='printable' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you have a printable version of this FAQ?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you have a printable version of this FAQ?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you have a printable version of this FAQ?\">Do you have a printable version of this FAQ?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='printable' aria-labelledby='toggle-printable' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes, a printable version is available <a href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2022\/02\/Tuition-Equity-FAQ-v02.22.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22fwto-77fb7cf7b9aaf1df7231991a3791f6b0\">\n.flex_column.av-22fwto-77fb7cf7b9aaf1df7231991a3791f6b0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-22fwto-77fb7cf7b9aaf1df7231991a3791f6b0 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5' aria-label='SOU Admissions - 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