The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) is Oregon's largest state-funded, need-based grant program for college students. The grant provides funding to more than 30,000 Oregon resident students each year.
OOG is a need-based grant awarded to Oregon residents of all ages who are pursuing their first associates degree or bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private institution. Award amounts vary based on student's financial need and type of institution the student attends. There is not a separate application for the OOG. To be considered for the grant, students must submit their FAFSA or ORSAA by the deadline date each academic year.
1. Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible after the application opens each year. No other application is required.
2. Watch for emails from the U.S. Department of Education and/or OSAC. Correct any FAFSA or ORSAA errors immediately.
3. If awarded, you will receive an email from OOGAward@hecc.oregon.gov.
4. Review your award email, and both "Who is eligible" information below and the "FAQ" page for next steps and more details.
5. Complete all requirements with your college financial aid office and enroll at least half-time (6 credits) before term begins to ensure eligibility for disbursement.
To be eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
Note: First time students must complete the application process for admission to at least one eligible Oregon public or private nonprofit college/university in addition to submitting a FAFSA or ORSAA.
Conditions of the Award
Oregon Opportunity Grants are available to qualified students for up to four years (12 quarters or 8 semesters) of full-time enrollment, provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress, continue to meet eligibility and award requirements, and file a new FAFSA or ORSAA each year. Awards are prorated for half-time enrollment. Students enrolled in courses of study leading to degrees in theology, divinity, or religious education are not eligible.
Oregon Opportunity Grants are awarded first to students with the greatest financial need, based on their Student Aid Index (SAI). Award amounts are subject to change each year. OSAC begins awarding in the spring and continues to make awards until funds are exhausted. Because available funds vary year to year, OSAC cannot forecast what the maximum SAI limit will be or when funds will be exhausted.
For 2024-25, the award amount is based on the student’s Student Aid Index (SAI), the type of school they attend, and how many credits they enroll each term. The chart below is the maximum award amount for each SAI level and is based on full time and full-year enrollment (i.e. 12 credits or more each term, for all three quarters or two semesters).
Student Aid Index (SAI) | Community College Award Amount | Community College BAS Program Award Amount | 4- Year Institutions Award Amount |
-1500 - 0 | $3,900 | $5,904 | $7,524 |
1-1,000 | $3,600 | $5,508 | $7,008 |
1,001-2,000 | $3,192 | $4,884 | $6,204 |
2,001-3,000 | $2,904 | $4,410 | $5,496 |
3,001-4,000 | $2,442 | $3,804 | $4,416 |
4,001-5,000 | $1,800 | $2,802 | $3,612 |
5,001-6,000 | $1,200 | $1,812 | $2,436 |
6,001-8,000 | $900 | $1,260 | $1,788 |
SAI Limit
The current SAI limit for the 2024-25 academic year is $8,000.
Cut-Off Date
The current FAFSA or ORSAA submit date for the 2024-25 academic year is April 15, 2024. This is not the final cutoff date. As OSAC awards more students, the cut-off date may be extended until funds are depleted.
A portion of the award is released to a student’s account each semester or quarter. Awards are pro-rated for part-time or part-year enrollment. Students must be enrolled at least half time during a quarter or semester to receive OOG funds for that term.
NOTE: Even if you received the Oregon Opportunity Grant in prior years and submitted your FAFSA/ORSAA early, you may not receive a grant if your SAI is above the SAI limit for the year.
Once authorized for an award, OSAC notifies the college financial aid office and sends an email to eligible students. OSAC sends the Oregon Opportunity Grant award to the college financial aid office near the start of each academic term. If students enroll at least half time and complete all requirements with their college, the college will put the money in their campus account near the start of the term. For specifics of how/when the funds are put into the campus account, please contact the college financial office.
Last Updated December 2023
EFC Limit | $8,000 |
FAFSA/ORSAA Cutoff Date | 8/31/2023 |
Awarding for 2023-24 Oregon Opportunity Grant is complete. Eligible students who submitted their 2023-24 FAFSA or ORSAA by 8/31/2023 with an EFC at or below 8,000 were authorized for an award.
NOTE: If you are selected for FAFSA verification, be sure to respond to your school’s requests for data and documents right away. Your school cannot award any financial aid until the verification process is complete.
Any updates or changes made to your FAFSA or ORSAA may affect your Oregon Opportunity Grant eligibility and/or award amount. Students who submitted their 23-24 FAFSA/ORSAA by 8/31/23 and made updates/corrections to their application after 12/07/2023 that then met the criteria were not considered for an award due to funding and timeframe to authorize.
OOG awards cannot be based on EFC adjustments made from professional judgments, determined by your college.
Last Updated April 2024
SAI Limit | $8,000 |
FAFSA/ORSAA Cutoff Date | 4/15/2024 |
Eligible students who submitted their 2024-25 FAFSA or ORSAA by 4/15/2024 with an SAI at or below 8,000 will be authorized for an award in early May 2024.
Awarding for the upcoming (2024-25) academic year will begin in May 2024. Be sure to submit your 2024-25 FAFSA or ORSAA and list at least one eligible Oregon college to be considered. Oregon Opportunity Grant is first-come, first-served for eligible students - submit your FAFSA/ORSAA as soon as possible. The awarding parameters for 2024-25 have not yet been determined.
Students who are authorized for an award for the 2024-25 academic year will be sent an email from Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOGAward@hecc.oregon.gov) starting in Spring 2024. Awarding will continue for the few months after initial awards begin until funds are exhausted, and the cutoff date may be extended. Submit your 2024-25 FAFSA or ORSAA ASAP to be considered.
NOTE: If you are selected for FAFSA verification, be sure to respond to your school’s requests for data and documents right away. Your school cannot award any financial aid until the verification process is complete.
Any updates or changes made to your FAFSA or ORSAA may affect your Oregon Opportunity Grant eligibility and/or award amount.
Students enrolled full-time for a full-year in 2024-25:
Community College
$900 - $3,900
BAS Program at Community College
$1,260 - $5,904
4-Year College or University
$1,788 - $7,524
Submit the 2024-25 FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible to apply for 2024-25 Oregon Opportunity Grant. Awarding for 2024-25 will begin Spring 2024.
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