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.
Scholarship Details
- Provides need-based financial assistance to more than 30,000 Oregon students each year
- Award amounts vary based on financial need, Student Aid Index, institution type, and enrollment level
- Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted
- Award amounts may change from year to year
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months before attending college and must not have been admitted to the United States for educational purposes
- Out-of-state students who are members of Native American tribes with traditional ties to Oregon may qualify as Oregon residents
- Undocumented students, including DACA students, may qualify if they meet all eligibility requirements
- Students who cannot file the FAFSA may submit the Oregon Student Aid Application
- Must be an undergraduate student who has not previously earned a bachelor's degree
- Must be enrolled at a participating Oregon-based postsecondary institution
- Must not have federal student loans in default or owe refunds on federal student grants
Application Process
- Submit a FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible after October 1 each year
- Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA by the applicable cutoff date to be considered for the grant
- If you are a first-time student, complete the admission process at at least one eligible Oregon public or private nonprofit college or university
- Complete any additional requirements or respond to requests from your college
- Monitor your financial aid information because changes or updates to your FAFSA or ORSAA may affect your eligibility or award amount
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 as soon as possible each academic year. Awards are first-come, first-served until funds are depleted.
