Attention Oregon high school students! Promise programs can be found across the country, and while they may vary in eligibility and application requirements, they all share one common goal: to make college more affordable for the students in their community! In this article, we share what you should know about the Oregon Promise Grant.

What is The Oregon Promise Grant?

The Oregon Promise Grant is a statewide grant that helps recent high school graduates and GED test graduates in Oregon pay for tuition at any community college across the state. Students must apply for the Oregon Promise Grant during their senior year or immediately after GED test completion. 

Why Should I Apply For The Oregon Promise Grant?

The Oregon Promise Grant provides a great opportunity for students attending community college to receive their associate degree or earn enough credits to transfer to a four-year college to receive their bachelor’s degree. Because the Oregon Promise is a grant, this money is free–meaning it doesn't need to be repaid! This can significantly cut down your costs while you pursue your college goals. For the 2024-2025 school year, grant awards range from $2,124 to $4,422 for full-time students.

(Learn more here about how grants work!)

Who Qualifies For The Oregon Promise Grant? Am I Eligible?

Students who graduated high school or completed their GED test between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 were eligible to apply for the 2024-2025 Oregon Promise Grant. Here are some eligibility requirements: 

• Be a recent high school or GED test graduate.
• Have a cumulative high school GPA higher than 2.0, or a 145 grade on all GED tests.
• Live in Oregon for at least 12 months before starting college (if you are a dependent student, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon).
• Have no more than 90 college credits attempted or completed.

Undocumented students are eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant, too! You’ll just need to submit your ORSAA by the appropriate deadline. Check out more eligibility requirements here!

How Do I Apply?

1. Submit the Oregon Promise Grant application in your OSAC Student Portal.
2. Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA, making sure to list at least one Oregon community college on it.

What’s The Deadline to Apply?

The deadline is typically between July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next. For example, students who graduate high school between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will be eligible to apply for the 2025-2026 Oregon Promise Grant.

Need help with your Oregon Promise Grant application, FAFSA or ORSAA? Text #Oregon 33-55-77 to chat with one of our virtual college and career advisors.