Research

State-Funded Financial Aid Program Data

Key data and reports on the state’s largest state-funded financial aid programs are included below. For additional information and reports, see our reports page or see past legislative testimony on these programs here.

Oregon Opportunity Grant

The Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) is Oregon's largest state-funded need-based grant program for students attending college.

For more information on the program and how to apply, go to the Office of Student Access and Completion OOG page here.

HECC Reports on the Oregon Opportunity Grant:

Report to the Oregon Legislature (HB 2407): Oregon Opportunity Grant Annual Evaluation, 2021

Issue Brief, Based on Report to the Oregon Legislature: Oregon Opportunity Grant Annual Evaluation, 2021

Report to the Oregon Legislature (HB 2407): Oregon Opportunity Grant Annual Evaluation, 2020

Issue Brief, Based on Report to the Oregon Legislature: Oregon Opportunity Grant Annual Evaluation, 2020

Historical data:

OOG – students served
OOG – total students served and disbursements
OOG – total disbursements by sector

Oregon Promise

The Oregon Promise established through 2015 legislation, provides grants to support tuition at Oregon community colleges for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. The HECC first launched the Oregon Promise in 2016-17. As the second largest state-funded financial aid program (after the OOG), it is a significant component of Oregon’s state financial aid investment.