Oregon Promise Grant

Oregon Promise Grant is sponsored by Oregon Student Aid. A state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED test graduates.

Oregon Promise Grant | Oregon Student Aid Oregon Tribal Student Grant Oregon Student Child Care Grant Chafee Education and Training Grant Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant High School Program Toolbox Middle School Program Toolbox Other Career and College Resources 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. The Oregon Promise Grant application is now CLOSED. Students who graduated prior to June 30th have now missed their deadline to apply.

Students who graduated on or after July 1st, 2026, will need to wait to apply when their application opens in October 2026. Please review the fact sheets below (updated August 2026) • Oregon Promise Fact Sheet for New Students and Families • Oregon Promise General Fact Sheet Complete all of the steps by your application deadline (varies by graduation date).

For most students, you MUST apply during your senior year of high school (before you graduate) , or immediately after GED® test completion. Submit the Oregon Promise application in the OSAC Student Portal. 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. The Oregon Promise Grant application is now closed. Students who graduated prior to June 30, 2026 have missed their deadline to apply for Oregon Promise.

Students who graduate between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can start applying in October 2026. Most students must apply for Oregon Promise during their senior year of high school (before graduation) or immediately after completing their GED®. The Oregon Promise Grant has rolling deadlines based on when the student graduates.

View the deadline chart by downloading the Oregon Promise Handout ( English or Spanish ), or use the Find Your Deadline tool. The Oregon Promise Grant application is now closed. Students who graduated prior to June 30, 2026 have missed their deadline to apply for Oregon Promise.

Students who graduate between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can start applying in October 2026. Students must meet all of the eligibility and application requirements. 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.

For Class of 2026 students, there is a final SAI limit of 27,000. Students at or above the limit are not eligible for the grant. Awarding Information: Class of 2026 Awarding Information for Class of 2026 (3/1/26 - 2/28/27 graduates) Oregon Promise Grant awarding began in May 2026 for new students (Class of 2026) who will begin college in Fall 2026.

OSAC has finalized the SAI limit at 27,000 for the Class of 2026 to be considered for Oregon Promise. This is due to high number of applicants, strong renewal retention, and limited agency funds determined by the legislators. A new student must have submitted their Oregon Promise Grant and their 2026-27 FAFSA/ORSAA by their deadline to be considered for Oregon Promise Grant.

All students only have one opportunity to apply for Oregon Promise. Please see the “Find your Deadline” chart for more information. I've been awarded, what happens next?

Once you are authorized for an Oregon Promise award: Read your full award email from OSAC and review the Current Recipients page on the OSAC website. Complete all requirements with your college financial aid office, including FAFSA verification (if applicable) in a timely manner before term begins. Start community college as indicated in your Oregon Promise application at least halftime.

Typically, students must start the next college term after high school graduation or GED® completion (excluding summer). Follow up with the financial aid office at your community college on how/when your award will be put into your student account. Please read our current recipients page for all next steps to remain eligible for the grant and renewal requirements.

I'm awarded. What's next? How long can I receive the grant?

If eligible, students can receive Oregon Promise until they have attempted a total of 90 credits. There is no limit to the number of the years or terms you can receive the grant; it is based on the 90 credit limit. Watch this quick video for more information.

All of the following types of credits count toward the 90 credit limit: College credits you take while in high school or as part of a high school completion program College credits you take during summer term* College credits you take at another college or university while dual-enrolled at a community college College credits for courses you withdraw from or fail Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits earned Any other college credits you attempt or complete prior to and during your time as an Oregon Promise recipient *Oregon Promise does not pay for summer courses.

Out-of-State Tribal Residency List of Participating Schools Oregon Tribal Student Grant Oregon Student Child Care Grant Chafee Education and Training Grant Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant Award range for full-time, full-year students: 2025-26: $2,202 to $4,584 2026-27: $2,280 to $4,716 The SAI Limit has been finalized at 27,000 for Class of 2026.

Students with an SAI of $27,000 are not eligible for the grant. The application is now closed. Students who graduate between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can start applying in October 2026.

Students who graduated prior to June 30, 2026 have missed their deadline to apply for Oregon Promise. Students who are receiving the grant in the current academic year (2025-26) must have submitted the 2026-27 FAFSA or ORSAA by June 1, 2026 to be considered for the upcoming year. Renewal students are not subjected to the SAI limit for 2026-27.

If you have additional questions about The Oregon Promise Grant please contact us at: OregonPromise@hecc. oregon. gov Phone: (541) 687-7400, press 2 Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC)