Current Recipients
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 as soon as possible each academic year. Awards are first-come, first-served until funds are depleted.
For the 2025-26 Oregon Opportunity Grant, you must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
- Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- For dependent students, your parent(s) must live in Oregon
- Out-of-state students who are members of Native American tribes with traditional ties to Oregon may be considered Oregon residents.
- Undocumented students, including DACA students, may be eligible for an Oregon Opportunity Grant if they meet additional requirements. Learn more about financial aid for undocumented and DACA students.
- Undergraduate student with no prior baccalaureate degrees.
- Be enrolled at least half time (i.e. 6+ credit-hours) at a participating Oregon-based postsecondary institution.
- Fall 2025 Term or Winter 2026 Term/Spring 2026 Semester is required to receive OOG during the Spring 2026 Quarter. OSAC has waived the Fall 2025 Term requirement.
- Have financial need based on the difference between cost of attendance and student's financial resources including federal aid and student's estimated family contribution.
- Have no federal student loans in default and not owe refunds on federal student grants.
- Continuing students must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP), as defined by their college.
- Complete any other requirements or requests from your college.
- FAFSA/ORSAA records with Professional Judgments processed are not accepted for eligibility.
- Oregon Opportunity Grants are available to eligible 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.
| Student Aid Index (SAI) | Community College Award Amount | Community College BAS Program Award Amount | 4- Year Institutions Award Amount |
| -1500 - 0 | $4,272 | $5,964 | $7,800 |
| 1-1,000 | $3,978 | $5,538 | $7,224 |
| 1,001-2,000 | $3,510 | $4,860 | $6,312 |
| 2,001-3,000 | $3,222 | $4,434 | $5,748 |
| 3,001-4,000 | $2,700 | $3,666 | $4,716 |
| 4,001-5,000 | $2,232 | $2,982 | $3,804 |
| 5,001-6,000 | $1,590 | $2,046 | $2,544 |
| 6,001-7,000 | $1,302 | $1,620 | $1,968 |
| 7,001-8,000 | $1,182 | $1,452 | $1,740 |
SAI Limit
The current SAI limit for the 2025-26 academic year is 8,000.
Cut-Off Date
The final FAFSA/ORSAA submit date for 2025-26 academic year is May 1, 2025.
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.
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