Oregon Promise Grant

The Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion. The application is OPEN for students who graduate between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Log into your OSAC Student Portal account to apply today!

Please review the fact sheets for Class of 2025 below (updated July 2025):

How do I apply?
What are the deadlines?
Who is eligible?
Awarding Information: Class of 2025
I've been awarded, what happens next?
How long can I receive the grant?

Award Amounts

Award range for full-time, full-year students:

2025-26: $2,202 to $4,584

Program Updates

SEPTEMBER 2025

  • Application is open! Students who graduate between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 apply now! Deadline varies by graduation date.
  • Renewal students (current college students) do not submit an application - simply submit the 2026-27 FAFSA or ORSAA by June 1, 2026 for consideration.
  • The SAI limit was finalized to 18,000 for Class of 2025 in July 2025
    • Students with an SAI of 18,000 or above are not eligible.
    • OSAC has not yet determined if there will be an SAI limit for Class of 2026 - will be announced in Spring 2026.
  • If you've been awarded Oregon Promise for 2025-26, you must start at least halftime Fall Term 2025 at an Oregon Community College. Contact college financial aid office with any questions immediately.

Contact Us

If you have additional questions about The Oregon Promise Grant please contact us at: 

Email:
OregonPromise@hecc.oregon.gov 

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Phone: (541) 687-7400, press 2