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Grants to help pay for college

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Grants are money from the state government, federal government or the college that does not need to be paid back. They are given based on need.

Grants from the federal government

Pell Grant

Who is it for? Students who are low-income and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. Learn more.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG or FSEOG)

Who is it for? Students who are low-income may get up to $4,000 a year.

How do I apply for federal grants? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December. Learn more.

Learn more about federal grants

Grants for Oregon students from OSAC

Oregon Opportunity Grant

Who is it for? Oregon residents (including eligible undocumented students) who will attend an Oregon college at least half-time. Priority is given to students with financial need.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible when they open in December. Learn more.

Oregon Promise

Who is it for? Recent high school or GED® graduates who are Oregon residents (including eligible undocumented students) who will attend an Oregon community college at least half-time.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA or ORSAA and an Oregon Promise application by your deadline. Learn more.

Oregon Student Child Care Grant

Who is it for? Oregon residents enrolled as an undergraduate at an Oregon college and have a child.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December and an Oregon Student Child Care Grant application by May 31. Learn more.

Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant

Who is it for? Current or former foster youth in Oregon.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December and the Chafee Education and Training Grant application by March 1. Learn more.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant

Who is it for? Enrolled members of one of the 9 federally recognized tribes in Oregon.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December and the Oregon Tribal Student Grant application by April 5, 2024. Learn more.

Oregon Barbers and Hairdressers Grant

Who is it for? Oregon residents with financial need attending a licensed school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure in Oregon full-time.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December; be sure to list the school you plan to attend. Learn more.

Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance

Who is it for? Current Oregon National Guard members attending an Oregon community college or public university.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December and the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program application by the deadline and create an OSAC student profile and any specific requirements for your Military branch.

Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant

Who is it for? Oregon residents attending an Oregon college full-time who are the dependents of a public safety officer killed or disabled in the line of duty.
How do I apply? Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in December and the Application and Certification of Eligibility.

Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Grant

Who is it for? Participants in Oregon Youth Conservation Corps programs.
How do I apply? Vouchers will be sent automatically to eligible students. Learn more.

Information provided by the Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC).