Oregon Opportunity Grant
Offered by Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) · Free to apply
Oregon's largest state grant supports low-income residents at Oregon community colleges and universities, with the amount set by Student Aid Index, school type, and how many credits you take. Filing the FAFSA is all it takes, and undocumented and DACA students stay eligible by filing the ORSAA instead; either form has to list at least one eligible Oregon college. Awarding is first-come: OSAC starts making offers in the spring and keeps going until the appropriation is spent, and the annual filing cutoff shifts with funding, landing in mid-May in recent years. Because filing order decides who gets funded, submit the form when it opens on October 1 rather than waiting for the posted date. The grant renews for up to four years with satisfactory academic progress and a new FAFSA or ORSAA each year.
How hard is the Oregon Opportunity Grant to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Oregon residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Oregon Opportunity Grant?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Oregon
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card), DACA/Dreamer students, or undocumented students
- First-come, first-served: OSAC stops awarding when funds are exhausted and the annual cutoff date varies (2026-27 cutoff was May 15, 2026)
- Undocumented/DACA students apply through the ORSAA instead of the FAFSA
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 15 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA or ORSAA opens on October 1. Funding order follows the FAFSA/ORSAA filing date, so October filing beats the mid-May cutoff, which can arrive after the money is gone.
- FAFSA or ORSAA opens
- October 1, 2026
- OSAC begins awarding
- Spring
- Filing cutoff for the year
- May 15, 2027
Does your student actually qualify?
See if your student qualifies in 30 seconds. Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
Common questions about the Oregon Opportunity Grant
How much is the Oregon Opportunity Grant worth?
The Oregon Opportunity Grant awards varies by SAI, institution type, and enrollment intensity and is renewable in later years.
When is the Oregon Opportunity Grant deadline?
The current deadline is May 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 15 each year. Applications open when the FAFSA or ORSAA opens on October 1. Funding order follows the FAFSA/ORSAA filing date, so October filing beats the mid-May cutoff, which can arrive after the money is gone.
When do Oregon Opportunity Grant applications open?
Applications open when the FAFSA or ORSAA opens on October 1, and close May 15, 2027. Funding order follows the FAFSA/ORSAA filing date, so October filing beats the mid-May cutoff, which can arrive after the money is gone.
Who is eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Oregon; Open to high school seniors and current college students; Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (green card), DACA/Dreamer students, or undocumented students.
Does the Oregon Opportunity Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Oregon Opportunity Grant?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Oregon Opportunity Grant free to apply?
Yes. The Oregon Opportunity Grant is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
More state grants & programs
- 802 Opportunity GrantFull tuition and the $100 administrative fee at CCV (last-dollar)
- Access Missouri Financial Assistance ProgramVaries by SAI and school type per statutory table (amounts prorated if funding is short)
- Alabama Student Grant ProgramUp to $3,000/yr ($1,500 per semester; actual amount depends on state funding)
- Alaska Education Grant$500-$4,000/yr based on need and enrollment level
- Alaska Performance Scholarship$3,500-$7,000/yr depending on tier
- Arizona Promise ProgramFull tuition & mandatory fees at Arizona public universities (last-dollar)
Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.