Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance
Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance supports Oregon National Guard members with undergraduate tuition and book assistance to pursue associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates.
Funder: Office of Student Access and Completion
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Summer 2026) | September 9, 2026 (Fall 2026 semester/quarter, extended) | December 1, 2026 (Winter quarter/Spring semester 2027) | March 1, 2027 (Spring quarter 2027)
Funding Amounts: In-state tuition assistance after federal military aid; private-school cap $274/credit and book allowance up to $1,000 in 2026–27
Summary: Undergraduate tuition and book assistance for current Oregon National Guard members attending eligible Oregon institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed basic training, be currently drilling, and not hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Description
Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance (ONGSTA) supports current Oregon National Guard members pursuing undergraduate education. Administered by the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) in coordination with the Oregon National Guard and participating schools, it supports associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and undergraduate certificates at eligible Oregon community colleges, public universities, Oregon Health and Science University, and private postsecondary institutions.
The program coordinates state support with federal military tuition assistance, applying Department of Defense assistance toward tuition before calculating the state award. Support is tied to coursework applying toward the student's declared program. For the 2026–27 academic year, ONGSTA also provides a book allowance for fall, winter, and spring terms, but does not cover fees.
