Oregon Promise Grant

Complete all of the steps by your application deadline (varies by graduation date). For most students, you MUST apply during your senior year of high school (before you graduate), or immediately after GED® test completion.

How to Apply:

• Submit the Oregon Promise application in the OSAC Student Portal.
• Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA for the year that you will start college.
  • List at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.

The Oregon Promise Grant application is open. Students who graduated between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can apply NOW!

Please note: For students who graduate high school between July 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026, the Oregon Promise Grant Winter Cohort application deadline has been extended to November 16, 2026.

Most students must apply for Oregon Promise during their senior year of high school (before graduation) or immediately after completing their GED®.

The Oregon Promise Grant has rolling deadlines based on when the student graduates. View the deadline chart by downloading the Oregon Promise Handout (English or Spanish), or use the Find Your Deadline tool.

The Oregon Promise Grant application is open. Students who graduate between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 can apply NOW!

Please note: For students who graduate high school between July 1, 2026 and November 30, 2026, the Oregon Promise Grant Winter Cohort application deadline has been extended to November 16, 2026.

Students must meet all of the eligibility and application requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

• Submit the Oregon Promise Grant application AND the FAFSA or ORSAA by the appropriate deadline, and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.
  • Starting 2027-28 school year, should a FAFSA eligible student from a mixed status family choose to complete the ORSAA instead of the FAFSA they will not be eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant. 
• Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® test graduate.
• Attend an Oregon community college by your required start term, based on your graduation date.
• Have a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a 145 grade on all GED® tests.
• Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance.
  • For dependent students, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon.
• Have no more than 90 college credits completed or attempted.
• Students may be subject to eligibility requirements based on their Student Aid Index (SAI). SAI eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding.
  
  • For Class of 2026 students, there is a final SAI limit of 27,000. Students at or above the limit are not eligible for the grant.
  • For Class of 2027 students (March 2027 and beyond graduates), OSAC has not yet determined if there will be an SAI limit. All eligible students based on their graduation date must apply now. SAI limit information will be announced in Spring 2027.

Awarding Information for Class of 2026 (3/1/26 - 2/28/27 graduates)

Oregon Promise Grant awarding began in May 2026 for new students (Class of 2026) who will begin college in Fall 2026. 

OSAC has finalized the SAI limit at 27,000 for the Class of 2026 to be considered for Oregon Promise. This is due to high number of applicants, strong renewal retention, and limited agency funds determined by the legislators. A new student must have submitted their Oregon Promise Grant and their 2026-27 FAFSA/ORSAA by their deadline to be considered for Oregon Promise Grant. All students only have one opportunity to apply for Oregon Promise. Please see the “Find your Deadline” chart for more information.

Once you are authorized for an Oregon Promise award:

• Read your full award email from OSAC and review the Current Recipients page on the OSAC website.
• Complete all requirements with your college financial aid office, including FAFSA verification (if applicable) in a timely manner before term begins.
• Start community college as indicated in your Oregon Promise application at least halftime. Typically, students must start the next college term after high school graduation or GED® completion (excluding summer).
• Keep your email address up-to-date in your OSAC Student Portal account. OSAC sends out important email updates to students -- it is recommended to use a permanent email address in your OSAC Student Portal account.
• Follow up with the financial aid office at your community college on how/when your award will be put into your student account.

If you're an educator or staff member working with current college students, check out our Oregon Promise Resources and sign up for the Oregon Promise Updates mailing list.

Please read our current recipients page for all next steps to remain eligible for the grant and renewal requirements. 

If eligible, students can receive Oregon Promise until they have attempted a total of 90 credits. There is no limit to the number of the years or terms you can receive the grant; it is based on the 90 credit limit. Watch this quick video for more information. All of the following types of credits count toward the 90 credit limit:

• College credits you take while in high school or as part of a high school completion program
• College credits you take during summer term*
• College credits you take at another college or university while dual-enrolled at a community college
• College credits for courses you withdraw from or fail
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits earned
• Any other college credits you attempt or complete prior to and during your time as an Oregon Promise recipient

*Oregon Promise does not pay for summer courses.