Oregon Opportunity Grant

The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) is Oregon's largest state-funded, need-based grant program for college students. The grant provides funding to more than 30,000 Oregon resident students each year.

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 by the deadline date each academic year

To be eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Oregon resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen For dependent students, your parent(s) must also 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., at least 6 credit-hours) at a participating Oregon-based postsecondary institution.
• 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 process.
• Complete any other requirements or requests from your college.
• Submit a FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible after October 1 each year:
• OSAC authorizes Opportunity Grant awards only for eligible applicants who have an error-free FAFSA or ORSAA. Errors on a FAFSA or ORSAA should be corrected as soon as possible to maintain grant eligibility.
• Any updates or changes made to a FAFSA or ORSAA may affect Oregon Opportunity Grant eligibility and/or award amount.
• The Oregon Opportunity Grant award is based on the EFC from a valid FAFSA or ORSAA. FAFSA or ORSAA records with institutional Professional Judgment adjustments cannot be used to award the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Note: First time students should complete the application process for admission to at least one eligible Oregon public or private nonprofit college/university in addition to submitting a FAFSA or ORSAA.

Conditions of the Award Oregon Opportunity Grants are available to qualified 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.