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OREGON PROMISE UPDATE

Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)

May 20, 2026

Eligible Class of 2026 Students Awarded Oregon Promise

March 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Graduates

Oregon Promise awarding has begun for Class of 2026 applicants. There is a tentative Student Aid Index (SAI) limit of 18,000 for new applicants (Class of 2026) -- this means eligible students below the SAI limit will be awarded. Students who have an SAI at or above 18,000 are in a PENDING status. In July 2026, a final decision will be made if the SAI limit will be adjusted or finalized, based on total applicants and available funds. Most students must apply by JUNE 1. Please visit Oregon Promise FAQs for all details and read the Oregon Promise Fact Sheets: 

• Fact Sheet for New Students and Families
• General Fact Sheet

OSAC has begun sending award notification emails to new Oregon Promise applicants. Application review and awarding will continue each week until the deadline. Please share these tips with students: 

How can students check their Oregon Promise status? What if they are not receiving emails from OSAC?

• Log in to the OSAC Student Portal to view your Oregon Promise status. In the Portal, click "Messages" to view all emails that OSAC has sent you.
• Students can also click "Awards" within their OSAC Student Portal to view their award amounts per college and read all requirements to be eligible Fall Term.
• Check the Spam/Junk folder in your email account on a regular basis to catch any missed messages. You should also add OregonPromise@hecc.oregon.gov to your email account's Safe Senders list.

Can Class of 2026 students still apply for Oregon Promise? 

• YES! High school students who graduate between March 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026 have until JUNE 1, 2026 to submit both the Oregon Promise Grant application AND the 2026-27 FAFSAA or ORSAA. Regardless of SAI, all students must apply by their deadline to be considered for the grant. View the full OPG deadline chart online. 
  • GED test graduates between March 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026 have until July 10 to submit both their Oregon Promise Grant application AND the 2026-27 FAFSA or ORSAA. 

When will current college students be notified about their Oregon Promise Grant renewal?

• Current Oregon Promise Grant recipients will receive their renewal eligibility notifications in June - this is because we must receive their Spring term enrollment data. To be considered for renewal, students must submit their 2025-26 FAFSA or ORSAA by JUNE 1 and meet all requirements. 

Learn more on our website: