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The ORSAA - Financial Aid for Undocumented Oregonians

Last updated September 15, 2025

Attention Oregon students! We have what you need to know about the ORSAA, a financial aid application that can help you pay for college! Read below to learn more. 

A woman wearing a red tank top sits in a library and looks at a book - The ORSAA - Financial Aid for Undocumented Oregonians

What is the ORSAA?

The ORSAA, or the Oregon Student Aid Application, is an alternative to the FAFSA for Oregon residents that are undocumented, have DACA, and/or Temporary Protective Status (TPS). It’s similar to the FAFSA because it makes students eligible to receive financial aid for college.

Should I complete the FAFSA or ORSAA?

Read more about FAFSA and ORSAA eligibility. Generally, students who have a Social Security number and/or U.S. permanent residence or citizenship should complete the FAFSA. Students who are undocumented, have DACA, and/or TPS should complete the ORSAA. 

What kind of aid do I qualify for with ORSAA?

Students who complete the ORSAA can be eligible to receive state aid like the Oregon Opportunity Grant, Oregon Promise Grant, and OSAC scholarships. Additionally, students can receive scholarships specifically for undocumented students and scholarships that have no citizenship or residence requirements. 

What's the deadline to complete the ORSAA?

Oregon awards financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend submitting the ORSAA as soon as it opens in the fall.

ORSAA resources

Source: Oregon Student Aid

Have any questions? Read our guide on applying to college and for financial aid as an undocumented student and connect with a Get Schooled Advisor.

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