Oregon Promise Grant
Oregon Promise Grant supports recent Oregon high school and GED graduates with tuition assistance at any Oregon community college to help them make the transition into college.
Funder: Office of Student Access and Completion
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (High school, winter entry) | December 10, 2026 (GED, winter entry) | February 1, 2027 (High school, spring entry) | March 10, 2027 (GED, spring entry) | June 1, 2027 (High school, fall entry; renewals) | July 10, 2027 (GED, fall entry)
Funding Amounts: $2,280–$4,716 for full-time, full-year students in 2026–27; support limited to 90 attempted college credits
Summary: Tuition assistance for recent high school and GED graduates attending any Oregon community college.
Key Information: Students have only one opportunity to apply, based on their first high school or GED credential date.
Description
Oregon Promise is a state grant administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). It helps recent Oregon high school and GED graduates cover tuition at any Oregon community college, supporting their transition into college rather than a particular research project, subject, or institution. Most students must apply during their senior year or immediately after completing the GED.
The program provides new awards and renewal support. As a last-dollar grant, it calculates assistance after Federal Pell Grant and Oregon Opportunity Grant aid is applied. It does not cover the full cost of attendance. OSAC communicates award decisions, while community college financial aid offices place awards into student accounts.
