Oregon Promise Grant

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.

How to Apply:

• 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 currently open. This application is for students who graduate between October 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

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. If you will be a high school or GED® test graduate between March 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023, apply now!

View the deadline chart by downloading the Oregon Promise Handout (English or Spanish).

Use the Find Your Deadline tool to determine your Oregon Promise deadline.

Students must meet all of the eligibility and application requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

• 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 Expected Family Contribution (EFC). EFC eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding.

Awarding Information for Class of 2023

OSAC typically starts awarding the Oregon Promise Grant in April/May to new students (Class of 2023) who will begin college in Fall 2023.

At this time, OSAC has not yet determined if there will be an EFC limit for the Class of 2023 to be eligible for Oregon Promise. Regardless of income, all students are encouraged to apply by their deadline in order to be considered for the grant. Most students must apply by June 1. All students only have one opportunity to apply for Oregon Promise, based on their graduation date. 

Once you are authorized for an Oregon Promise award:

• Complete all requirements with your college financial aid office, including FAFSA verification (if applicable).
• 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).
• Keep your email address up-to-date in your OSAC Student Portal account. OSAC sends out important email updates to students -- it is recommended to use a permanent email address in your OSAC Student Portal account.
• Follow up with the financial aid office at your community college on how/when your award will be put into your student account.

For more information, read the FAQ.

If you're an educator or staff member working with current college students, check out our Oregon Promise Resources and sign up for the Oregon Promise Updates mailing list.