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Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Name: Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Address: 3225 25th Street SE Salem, OR 97302, Salem, Oregon, US
Telephone: +15416877400

Community Resource

Serves: Salem, Marion County

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About this resource

Oregon Opportunity Grants are a need-based financial aid program funded by the state, designed for college students. Eligible students can receive support for a maximum of four years while enrolled full-time, with awards adjusted for those attending half-time. However, students pursuing degrees in divinity or religious theology are excluded from eligibility.

To apply, individuals can visit the website, call, or email for further details.

There are no associated fees.

Who can use this

- Must be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months before college and a US citizen or eligible non-citizen - For dependent students, a parent or guardian must reside in Oregon - Out-of-state students from Native American tribes with ties to Oregon may qualify as residents - Student loans should not be in default or have outstanding refunds on federal grants - Must be enrolled at least half-time in an Oregon-based post-secondary institution - Undocumented and DACA students may qualify if they meet specific criteria - Must be an undergraduate without a previous baccalaureate degree - Awards are prioritized based on the student aid index.

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