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Oregon Opportunity Grant

Automatically considered

Amount varies

Eligibility

Location
Oregon
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Oregon residents of all ages pursuing a first associate's or bachelor's degree at an eligible Oregon public or private institution may receive Oregon's largest state-funded need-based grant. Applicants must be enrolled at least half time, demonstrate financial need, and not be in default on student loans.

Award amounts vary based on financial need and institution type. There is no separate application.

Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible after October 1 each year. Awards are first-come, first-served until funds are depleted.

Essay questions

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What else to submit

  • FAFSA or ORSAA
  • Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA each academic year (no separate application; opens October 1)
  • Oregon residency (12+ months prior to attendance)
  • Undergraduate with no prior bachelor's degree
  • Enroll at a participating Oregon institution
  • Demonstrate financial need based on Student Aid Index (SAI)
  • No defaulted federal student loans; satisfactory academic progress for continuing students
  • Awarded first-come, first-served based on need and FAFSA/ORSAA submission timing
  • No separate application is required.
  • Awards are first-come, first-served until funds are depleted.
  • Continuing students must make satisfactory academic progress.