Oregon Grants & Scholarships
The Oregon Student Assistance Commission administers private, state and federally-funded grants and scholarships for students attending postsecondary educational institutions in Oregon. Formerly called the Oregon State Scholarship Commission, the OSAC operates a website called "Get College Funds" that contains information about student aid available in Oregon. Depending on the terms of the funding program, students can use awards to pay for books, tuition, school fees, and living expenses.
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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
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The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship awards scholarships up to $1,500 per year, as of December 2010. Students can use the funding to attend 2- or 4-year educational institutions and can renew scholarships for up to four years, contingent on availability of program funding. Candidates must have a grade point average of at least 3.85 or score a minimum of 3300 on their GED. Applicants must score at least 29 on their ACT exam or a minimum of 1300 combined score in critical reading and math on their SAT. The program awards 18 scholarships to students throughout Oregon each year. Candidates can apply for the scholarship on the OSAC website.
Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant
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Dependent spouses or children of public safety officers disabled or killed on the job can apply for the Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant. The program awards funds to undergraduate dependents of firefighters, police officers, probation and parole officers, and corrections officers. Candidates must hold Oregon residency, enroll full-time at a 2- or 4-year educational institution, and have a financial need for the student aid. The program awards up to the full cost of fees and tuition to students attending public colleges and universities. Students attending private institutions can receive awards equal to the full cost of fees and tuition at the University of Oregon. Candidates can apply for the grant through the OSAC website.
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Oregon Opportunity Grant
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The Oregon Legislature established the Oregon Opportunity Grant in 1971 to help fund the postsecondary education of low-income students. Candidates must hold Oregon residency and enroll in a minimum of six credit hours in an undergraduate program at a participating Oregon college or university. The program also accepts members of certain Native American tribes that have traditional affiliation to the State of Oregon. Students interested in the grant must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid on the FAFSA website.
Oregon Student Child Care Grant
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Students with children who attend postsecondary schools can apply for the Oregon Student Child Care Grant Program to help pay for childcare needs. The program extends eligibility to Oregon residents with legal dependents up to the age of 12 who need childcare help to attend school. Parents or legals guardians with children over 12 years of age can qualify if the child has special needs. Applicants must hold U.S. residency or qualify as an eligible alien. Recipients must enroll in an Oregon undergraduate program at a public or private university or community college. To meet eligibility, candidates must enroll as a half-time or full-time student and complete a minimum of 36 credit hours each academic year.
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References
- Oregon Student Assistance Commission: About the Oregon Student Assistance Commission
- Oregon Student Assistance Commission: Scholarships and Access Programs
- Get College Funds: Oregon Student Child Care Grant
- Get College Funds: The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
- Get College Funds: Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant
- Get College Funds: Oregon Opportunity Grant
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