Oregon Promise helps recent high-school or GED graduates pay tuition at an Oregon community college. For the 2026 cohort, the agency lists annual awards from $2,280 to $4,716 for full-time, full-year students, but the grant does not necessarily cover fees, housing, or books. The amount varies with credits, other aid, and funds, so students should confirm the final account with the college.
For graduates from July 2026 through June 2027, Oregon Student Aid says applications begin opening in mid-October 2026. Students must submit the state application through the OSAC portal and FAFSA or ORSAA for the year they start college before the deadline tied to their graduation date. Deadlines are staggered; many high-school students need to apply during senior year or immediately after earning a GED.
Published requirements include 12 months of Oregon residency, at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the required GED score, enrollment at an Oregon community college in the specified term, and no more than 90 attempted or completed college credits. For the Class of 2026, the final announced SAI limit is below $27,000. Students get only one opportunity to apply; missing the cohort deadline can close this grant.
Published requirements include 12 months of Oregon residency, at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or the required GED score, enrollment at an Oregon community college in the specified term, and no more than 90 attempted or completed college credits. For the Class of 2026, the final announced SAI limit is below $27,000. Students get only one opportunity to apply; missing the cohort deadline can close this grant.
Before applying, confirm that the cycle is open and that you meet the official requirements. Gather FAFSA or the alternative form, transcript, supporting documents, and essays when required; keep a copy and receipt. Track the deadline separately from supporting-document dates. Check the portal until the file is complete and ask financial aid how the award coordinates with other aid. Do not budget money that has not been awarded.
When comparing options, distinguish scholarships, grants, waivers, and loans: not all are repaid or cover the same charges. Ask for a balance estimate after FAFSA and other aid, and confirm the rules before relying on the funds.
Read the program profile and the federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Oregon Promise Grant — Oregon Student Aid / HECC.
Oregon Promise FAQ — Oregon Student Aid / HECC.
Oregon Student Aid — Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Eligibility, amounts, and calendars can change; confirm the current cycle with the administrator and your school financial-aid office. Applying does not guarantee an award.
Confirm current eligibility and application steps with the official source before relying on the aid for college costs.
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Oregon Promise Grant
Oregon Promise helps recent high-school or GED graduates pay tuition at an Oregon community college. For the 2026 cohort, the agency lists annual awards from $2,280 to $4,716 for full-time, full-year students, but the grant does not necessarily cover fees, housing, or books. The amount varies with credits, other aid, and funds, so students should confirm the final account with the college.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Oregon Student Aid / HECC · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Oregon Student Aid / HECC · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Oregon Student Aid / HECC · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Oregon Student Aid / HECC · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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