Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 575 - HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION, OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND COMPLETION
Division 31 - OREGON OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Section 575-031-0060 - Awarding Priorities
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) In years when the Oregon Opportunity Grant program does not have sufficient funding to serve all eligible Oregon students, the Commission will prioritize awarding of grants to eligible current foster children and former foster children, as determined by the Department of Human Services. Under this rule, the Commission will consider eligible foster youth and former foster youth for prioritized awards throughout the academic year, providing they meet all other eligibility criteria.
(2) Effective starting with the 2016-17 academic year, in years when funds are not sufficient to serve all eligible students, the Commission will prioritize awarding of Oregon Opportunity Grants to qualified students with the greatest financial need or whose circumstances would enhance the promotion of the Commission's equity guidelines:
Stat. Auth.: ORS 348
Stats. Implemented: ORS 348.250 - 348.260