Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance

The Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance (ONGSTA) program provides funding for current Oregon National Guard Members enrolled in an eligible Oregon postsecondary institutions for undergraduate tuition, certain fees, and a book allowance. The grant can be used for up to 90 credits at Oregon community colleges and up to 180 quarter credits/120 semester credits at eligible Oregon universities and colleges. Award amounts vary depending on the type of institution the student attends and their eligibility for other military tuition assistance. 

Program Update: 2024 Summer Term Funding Available

Due to recent Oregon Legislative action in May 2024, the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance is now authorized to provide summer term funding for the ONGSTA program. Please complete the application for the 2024-2025 academic year if have not already done so. OSAC, the Oregon National Guard Education Teams for both branches, and eligible school Financial Aid Offices will ensure that all summer applications submitted will be processed in an expeditious manner after program eligibility requirements are verified. There is not yet an established deadline date for the summer application. However, all eligibility requirements for the program including FTA eligible service members, still have to be met. Please reach out to your respective Oregon National Guard ONGSTA representatives for further questions or to OSAC.

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Application Deadlines

2024 Summer Term
Apply before first day of Summer Term at your college

2024 Fall Term
September 1, 2024

2025 Winter Term
December 15, 2024

2025 Spring Term
March 1, 2025

Contact Us

Phone: 
(541) 687-7400, press 2

Email: 
ONGSTA@hecc.oregon.gov