Grants

Oregon Opportunity Grant

The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) is Oregon's largest state-funded, need-based grant program for college students in Oregon. Award amounts vary (up to $7800) based on the student's financial need and the type of institution the student attends. There is not a separate application for the OOG. To be considered for the grant, students must submit their FAFSA or ORSAA by the deadline each academic year.

• Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen

  • For dependent students, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon
  • Out-of-state students who are members of Native American tribes with traditional ties to Oregon may be considered Oregon residents.
  • Undocumented students, including DACA students, may be eligible for an Oregon Opportunity Grant if they meet additional requirements. Learn more about financial aid for undocumented and DACA students.

• Plan to enrolled at least half time (i.e. 6+ credit-hours) at a participating Oregon-based postsecondary institution.

• Have financial need based on the difference between cost of attendance and student's financial resources including federal aid and student's estimated family contribution (as determined by FAFSA or ORSAA).

Oregon Opportunity Grants are available to qualified students for up to four years (12 quarters or 8 semesters) of full-time enrollment, provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress, continue to meet eligibility and award requirements, and file a new FAFSA or ORSAA each year. Awards are prorated for half-time enrollment. Students enrolled in courses of study leading to degrees in theology, divinity, or religious education are not eligible. 

Oregon Promise Grant

The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion.

• Full-time, full-year students, 2024-25: $2,124 to $4,422 

• Submit the Oregon Promise application at OregonStudentAid Student Portal (only takes about 15 min!)

• Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA for the year that you will start college

• List at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA

• Submit the Oregon Promise Grant application AND the FAFSA or ORSAA by the appropriate deadline, and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.

• Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® test graduate.

• Attend an Oregon community college by your required start term, based on your graduation date.

• Have a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a 145 grade on all GED® tests.

• Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance.

• For dependent students, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon.

• Have no more than 90 college credits completed or attempted.

• Students may be subject to eligibility requirements based on their Student Aid Index (SAI). SAI eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding

Award amounts will vary depending on where you attend school and degree you are pursuing. Awards will be reduced by state and federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, the Oregon Opportunity Grant, the Oregon Promise Grant, etc. Awards will also be reduced by publicly funded state and federal scholarships. Grants cannot exceed the actual cost of attendance. 

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be an enrolled member of one of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon:

  • Burns Paiute Tribe

  • Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians

  • Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

  • Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

  • Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

  • Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

  • Coquille Indian Tribe

  • Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

  • Klamath Tribe

• You must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student at an Oregon college or university. Eligible schools can include:

  • Oregon community colleges

  • Oregon public universities

  • Oregon-based private non-profit colleges and universities

• You must be enrolled at least half-time 

• You must maintain good standing in a degree-seeking program

• Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA when it opens on October 1

• Complete the Oregon Tribal Student Grant application, including requested documentation and the Tribal Enrollment Verification Form

Other Grants from Oregon Student Aid

• Chafee Training and Education Grant (for current and former foster care youth)
• Deceased or Disabled Officer Grant (for children of parents killed or disabled in the line of duty)
• Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant
• and more!