Paying for College
|
 |
Program Details
| |
The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) (formerly the State Need Grant) is Oregon’s largest state-funded need-based program for students planning to go to college. The program was established in 1971 by the Oregon Legislature to assist Oregon’s neediest students in attaining a postsecondary education. The OOG receives additional funds from two small federal matching programs. More than 24,000 students received awards in 2005-06. |
How to Apply for the Oregon Opportunity Grant:
| |
Oregon students apply for the Opportunity Grant by completing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is also the application for most federal student aid programs.
All high school and postsecondary students should complete a FAFSA each year to ensure their access both to federal programs (e.g., Federal Pell Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Loans) and to the grants and scholarships that OSAC administers.
This link goes to the U.S. Department of Education's free online FAFSA website:
|
| |
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Use the Award Estimator below to find out about
possible Opportunity Grant award amounts. |
Oregon Opportunity Grant Award Estimator for 2008-09:
| |
The 2007 Oregon Legislature approved a major expansion of the Oregon Opportunity Grant Program that more than doubles the money available for state-funded grants to Oregon students starting in 2008-09. This means more money for more students!
Click here to go to the Oregon Opportunity Grant Award Estimator. |
Eligibility
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled at least half time (i.e., at least 6 credit-hours) at a participating Oregon institution
- Be financially needy (based on household size and family income and assets; income eligibility information can be found on the OSAC website)
- Be an Oregon resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen (members of Native American tribes with traditional ties to Oregon may be considered residents. Click www.getcollegefunds.com/tribal_residency.html. for more information)
- Meet eligibility requirements for a Federal Pell Grant
For more information, check these links:
|
Home |
About Us | Contact Us | OSAC | ASPIRE
Resources | Site Map | Privacy Policy
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401
© Copyright 2001 by OSAC, all rights reserved. |
|
