Financial aid and planning can help you to achieve your career and college goals. 

Financial aid can help you afford your education after high school. Current or future Oregon students can apply here for grants and scholarships, get help completing financial aid applications, and learn about preparing for college, training, and careers. The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion administers financial aid and college and career access programs for the State of Oregon.

Grants

OSAC administers a number of unique grants to help you fund your postsecondary education. Learn how to apply now on our grants page.

Scholarships

Choose from more than 600 scholarships and apply for multiple scholarships at once using the OSAC Scholarship application. The 2024-25 application opens Nov. 1, 2023.

FAFSA/ORSAA

SUBMIT NOW for 2023-24! Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) is the first step to access financial aid. 

ASPIRE

ASPIRE is Oregon’s statewide career and college readiness program that offers education, resources, and mentoring for students. 

Publications and Outreach Events

OSAC supports students, families, and communities in Oregon through career and college information, planning, and guidance. You can request presentations, order publications, attend webinars, and volunteer with us. 

Other HECC Career and College Resources

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) has a number of resources to help youth and adult learners access and succeed in career and college training programs.

Important Updates

Oregon Student Child Care Grant

Deadline to submit the Child Care Grant application is JUNE 2. If you are an undergraduate student with children, submit your application now for the 2023-24 academic year.

 

Oregon Promise Grant

The deadline for Class of 2023 high school students has passed (June 1). Students who complete their GED between March 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023 must submit their Oregon Promise application by July 10.

 

Oregon Tribal Student Grant 

The 2023-24 application for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant opened APRIL 18. Both new and renewal students planning to attend college in the 2023-24 academic year can apply now.