Financial Support

Assistance Fund

The GEU understands that working as a graduate employee can mean having little or no safety net for emergencies, unexpected expenditures, and other surprise financial needs. We are proud to offer a financial Assistance Fund to support our members in times of need.

GEU members in good standing are eligible to apply for emergency funding in the amount of up to $1400 through the Assistance Fund. Funds are allocated based on need and our goal is to approve as many funding applications as possible. The Assistance Fund applications are accepted on a rolling deadline, with applications closing on the 4th of each month and rolling over to the next month’s disbursement.

This resource is for YOU! Don’t hesitate to apply if you find yourself in need of support. You can find our application form here.

Please note that applicants must have a current appointment and be active GEU members. Not a member? Sign up for GEU membership here and get all the benefits of membership immediately!

AFT-Oregon 2025 Scholarships

GEU’s parent union, the American Federation of Teachers provides educational scholarships to members, and all GEU members in good standing are eligible to apply.

AFT-Oregon is pleased to invite members in good standing with their local to apply for educational scholarships for 2025. There are four scholarships available, and each scholarship winner will receive $3000. The scholarships will be awarded at the AFT-Oregon Convention on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Applications must be postmarked or time stamped by midnight March 17, 2025.

Click here to learn more about the scholarships available!