Oregon Promise Grant
WHAT is Oregon Promise?
Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to 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. Find your deadline here.
FAQS
WHO can apply?
You must meet all of the eligibility and application requirements:
APPLY
- Submit the Oregon Promise Grant Application by the appropriate deadline.
- Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA and list at least one Oregon community college. You must complete this by your application deadline.
ELIGIBILITY
- 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 2.50 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 Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding.
- There is an EFC limit of 22,000 for new applicants (Class of 2020) who will begin college in Fall 2020. Visit Oregon Promise FAQs for all details.
WHEN do I apply for Oregon Promise?
NOW!
HOW do I apply for Oregon Promise?
- Go to OregonStudentAid.gov
- Create an account within the OSAC Student Portal
- Complete the Oregon Promise application
- Verify your GPA or GED scores in the OSAC Student Portal
- File your FAFSA and list at least one Oregon Community College
HOW will I be notified if I’m awarded?
You should frequently check your award status in the OSAC Student Portal. OSAC will also notify you by email once you have been awarded. Learn more about award information on the FAQ page.
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