To be eligible for most forms of federal, state, and institutional financial aid (like scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study) for college, you must first complete the FAFSA. If you're a current or incoming college student in Oregon, it's important to know that state financial aid (including grants) is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. This means that the sooner you complete your FAFSA, the higher chance you'll have of receiving aid for college. With this in mind, here's what Oregon state grants you may be eligible to receive by completing the FAFSA now!

Oregon State Grants

Oregon Promise Grant

This grant is awarded to students with financial need attending community college in Oregon. No information has yet been released about how much an eligible student may receive for the 2024-2025 academic year.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, eligible students could have received up to $4,248 in aid.

Oregon Opportunity Grant

This grant is available to students of any age with financial need at any private or public institution in Oregon. No information has yet been released about how much an eligible student may receive for the 2024-2025 academic year.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, eligible full-time students could have received up to $7,524.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant

This grant is available to college students enrolled in one of nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon. Awards vary depending on where eligible students attend college and the type of degree they’re pursuing. 

Chafee Training and Education Grant

Current or former foster care youth in Oregon are eligible to receive this grant. No information has yet been released about how much an eligible student may receive for the 2024-2025 academic year.

For the 2023-2024 academic year, eligible students could have received up to $5,000.

Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program

Students enrolled in participating beauty/cosmetology schools in Oregon are eligible to receive this one-time grant. Awards may vary.

Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant

This grant is available to dependents of public safety officers in Oregon who were killed or disabled in the line of duty. The maximum amount of aid a student can receive through this grant is $13,000 per academic year. 

Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance 

This grant is available to current Oregon National Guard members at both two- and four-year colleges in Oregon. Awards will vary based on the type of college a student attends and their eligibility for other military tuition assistance. 

Oregon Student Child Care Grant

Parents enrolled in college are eligible for this grant. Awards will vary based on a variety of factors, but the maximum amount is $10,000 per academic year.

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