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Oregon Opportunity Grants available for eligible full- and part-time students
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – For the first time ever, part-time community college students are eligible for the Oregon Opportunity Grant.
Last fall, Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed the $77.8 million Oregon Opportunity Grant, the largest need-based financial aid package in Oregon history. The money goes to qualified full-time students during the current biennium and, beginning this year, eligible part-time (taking a minimum of six credits) students will qualify for these funds as well.
Full-time and part-time students who plan to be enrolled at PCC for fall term 2006 should:
- Visit the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website.
- Complete the form and submit it to the Central Processing Center (U.S. Department of Education) as directed online.
- PCC downloads the FAFSA records directly from the Central Processing Center and will then notify students via a letter whether or not they have received an Oregon Opportunity Grant.
Eligibility is based on a financial need formula through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission. The Oregon Opportunity Grant will support an additional 20,000 students statewide during the next biennium. More financial aid translates to more students taking advantage of programs and courses offered at state community colleges.
To contact PCC Financial Aid office.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »