*Disclosure: As with all grants, although we plan to fulfill planned funding, circumstances may arise (out of our control or within our control) that could limit, reduce, or cancel available funds.
Everyone's’ financial circumstances are different. Please come to BUILD Staff with questions (not fellow Trainees)
Hourly Wages (Summer 2022): Trainees receive up to $1,298 (pre-tax) for Induction participation ($14.75/hour x 88 Hours)
Remission (Fall, Winter, Spring terms)*
Trainees receive 50% tuition and fee* remission. Residents and non-resident Trainees who transferred from an EXITO community college: 50% resident tuition rate for 12 credits plus fees.
Non-residents: 50% non-resident tuition rate for 12 credits plus fees. See the Other Remissions section below for more information.
Stipends (September-May): Trainees receive 9 monthly stipends of $1,160
Scientific Conference Funds (available starting 8/29/22)*: Trainees in good standing are eligible to receive up to $1,000 (including travel) to attend scientific conferences.
*The BUILD Executive Leadership Team highly encourages cohort 7 to use their funds this year (8/29-6/15) if possible. Next year you may be able to access them but we can't guarantee it.
We have an exciting announcement!! Cohort 7 Trainees will be receiving the full NIH trainee package with stipends and tuition remission next year (Fall 2023 to Spring 2024). We previously reported that you would be receiving hourly wages next year. However, the NIH approved our request to provide remission and stipends next year.
Hourly Wages (Summer 2023): Trainees receive up to $4,635 (pre-tax) for participation in Immersion as a student employee ($15.45/hour x 300 Hours)
Remission (Fall, Winter, Spring terms)*
Trainees receive 50% tuition and fee* remission. Residents and non-resident Trainees who transferred from an EXITO community college: 50% resident tuition rate for 12 credits plus fees.
Non-residents: 50% resident tuition rate for 12 credits plus fees.
See the Other Remissions section below for more information.
Stipends (September-May): Trainees receive 9 monthly stipends of $1,195
Scientific Conference Funds: $1,800 7/1-6/24/24
A student's financial aid cannot exceed the estimated cost of attendance. As such, Trainees who receive other remissions (total or partial) will see some differences in their remission listed above. BUILD can only provide remission for any tuition and fee* costs what are not paid by other programs (ex: Diversity Scholarship, Honors, etc.).
If you are receiving any remission from another source please email exitooperations@pdx.edu ASAP
Non-resident transfer Scholars from BUILD institutions (e.g., Clark, NMC, ASCC, UoG, UAA)
BUILD Trainees who transfer from BUILD EXITO institutions will be assessed RESIDENT tuition rate even if they are non-residents. Trainees will have this benefit as long as they are active in the program and for two years after program completion (undergrad only).
If you withdraw for one term only you will still receive this benefit. However, if you are withdrawn for longer it will be suspended.
EXITO has informed PSU that you qualify for this benefit; email exitooperations@pdx.edu if you don’t see this on your student account
If you have any questions about the financial support please email Cassandra Ramirez (exitooperations@pdx.edu).
If you have any questions about your F/A or your student account please email BUILD EXITO's Financial Aid Councilor: Nila Markheim (markheim@pdx.edu)
Hired as PSU student employees to complete Induction
Compensation is for RLC hours, Trainee Onboarding (Mondays), journal clubs and workshops (T/Th). Total Hours: 88
Max compensation: $1,298 (before taxes)
$14.75/hr
Compensation is only for hours worked: If you are not receiving enough hours in your RLC please reach out to Dr. Shandee Dixon (shandee@pdx.edu) as soon as possible
For more information on BanWeb timesheets, hourly wages, and paychecks click here.
In order to participate and receive financial support for Induction Trainees must:
Be registered full time for Fall 2022
Complete all HR onboarding