Oregon Promise Grant
Offered by Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) · Free to apply
Recent Oregon high school graduates and GED completers can attend any Oregon community college with tuition covered up to the statewide average, applied as a last-dollar award after Pell and other grants. Qualifying takes a 2.0 high school GPA or 145 on every GED test, 12 months of Oregon residency, no more than 90 college credits already attempted, and enrollment at least half time in the term right after finishing school. Two forms are needed: the OSAC application plus either the FAFSA or, for undocumented students, the ORSAA, each listing an Oregon community college. The application typically opens in November of senior year and closes June 1 for spring graduates, with a later window for GED completers. In tight budget years the state can impose a Student Aid Index cap, which can rule out otherwise eligible students.
How hard is the Oregon Promise Grant to win?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome.
- Estimated odds
- most eligible students who file early receive it
- Paperwork
- ~2 hrs 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
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 2 GPA
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 Promise 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
- GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted)
- Cannot have more than 90 college credits attempted or completed (AP, IB, dual credit, withdrawals, and failed classes all count)
- Must enroll at an Oregon community college by the required start term after graduation and attend at least half time
- One application opportunity per graduation cohort; apply during senior year before graduating
- Oregon resident for at least 12 months before college; for dependent students, parents must also live in Oregon
- GED completers qualify with scores of 145+ on all tests and get a later application window
- An SAI (Student Aid Index) cap may apply in tight state budget years
- Undocumented students apply using 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 June 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year. Applications open typically November. Apply during senior year before graduating: there is one chance per graduating cohort and spring graduates must be in by June 1.
- Application typically opens
- November 2026
- Deadline for spring graduates
- June 1, 2027
- Later window for GED completers
- Summer
- Award applied at the community college
- Fall term
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the Oregon Promise Grant
How much is the Oregon Promise Grant worth?
The Oregon Promise Grant awards up to average community college tuition (last-dollar) and is renewable in later years.
When is the Oregon Promise Grant deadline?
The current deadline is June 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year. Applications open typically November. Apply during senior year before graduating: there is one chance per graduating cohort and spring graduates must be in by June 1.
When do Oregon Promise Grant applications open?
Applications open typically November, and close June 1, 2027. Apply during senior year before graduating: there is one chance per graduating cohort and spring graduates must be in by June 1.
Who is eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Oregon; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 2 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Oregon Promise Grant require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Oregon Promise Grant?
This is not a competition, but the funding is rationed: eligible students are routinely turned away once the money runs out, so filing date decides the outcome. Solyo classifies this award as formula-based, meaning most eligible students who file early receive it. Plan on about 2 hrs of paperwork.
Is the Oregon Promise Grant free to apply?
Yes. The Oregon Promise 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
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- 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
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