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Is orsaa data secure?

Security & Use of ORSAA Data. The ORSAA is an Oregon-developed application for students who are not eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is a confidential application that is used solely by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to qualify students for financial aid in Oregon.

How do I contact orsaa for financial aid?

If you have ORSAA-related questions, contact ORSAAHelp@hecc.oregon.gov or (800) 452-8807. Information for students and families on Financial Aid for Undocumented and DACA Students. Memo for education personnel on the State Financial Aid Application for Oregon Undocumented Students.

When should I apply to the orsaa?

You can also reach out to your college's financial aid office for assistance. The ORSAA opens on (or after) October 1 each year. Eligible students should complete the ORSAA as soon as possible after the application opens each year. Applying early ensures that students can access the most financial aid opportunities available to them.

Who do I contact for questions about orsaa?

If you have ORSAA-related questions, contact ORSAAHelp@hecc.oregon.gov or (800) 452-8807. Information for students and families on Financial Aid for Undocumented and DACA Students.

What is the difference between FAFSA and Orsaa?

The ORSAA is an alternative to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Oregon residents who are undocumented, including students who have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status.

Can Orsaa be used instead of FAFSA?

The ORSAA is an Oregon-developed application for students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. It is a confidential application that is used solely by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) to qualify students for financial aid in Oregon. It is not used for federal financial aid purposes.

What does Orsaa stand for?

ORSAAcronymDefinitionORSAOperations Research Society of AmericaORSAOwn Risk and Solvency AssessmentORSAOccupational Road Safety Alliance (UK)ORSAOptions Regulatory Surveillance Authority4 more rows

Do you need FAFSA for Osac?

The FAFSA and the ORSAA information is used by OSAC to determine eligibility for the Oregon Opportunity Grant and many of the scholarships administered by OSAC. You should file your FAFSA/ORSAA on October 1 or soon thereafter so that you will receive the maximum student aid that you are eligible for.

Are undocumented students eligible for federal financial aid?

Undocumented students, including DACA students, are not eligible for federal student aid. However, you may be eligible for state or college financial aid, in addition to private scholarships.

What happens if you are denied financial aid?

If it looks like you won't be able to regain your financial aid eligibility right away, you could consider a financial aid suspension appeal. A financial aid suspension appeal varies by school, but it generally requires students to make a formal appeal through the financial aid office.

How long does Oregon promise last?

How long can I receive Oregon Promise? Once awarded, you can receive Oregon Promise until you have attempted a total of 90 college credits. There is no limit to the number of years or terms you can receive the grant; it is based on the 90 credit limit.

How do you qualify for the Oregon Opportunity Grant?

Who is eligible?Oregon resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. ... Undergraduate student with no prior baccalaureate degrees.Be enrolled at least half time (i.e., at least 6 credit-hours) at a participating Oregon-based postsecondary institution.More items...

What is a fafsa account?

GETTING STARTED. COMPLETING THE FAFSA® FORM. The FSA ID is an account username and password that allows students and parents to identify themselves electronically to access U.S. Department of Education systems.

How many scholarships can you apply for on Osac?

OSAC administers more than 600 scholarships for Oregon students. These scholarships are accessible through our OSAC Scholarship Application, which is open from Nov 1 to Mar 1 each year.

What is an OSAC scholarship?

Established in 1959 by the Oregon Legislature, OSAC provides innovative funding and programs to Oregon students and families. Each year, OSAC awards grants and scholarships of more than $118 million to thousands of Oregon students.

What is the Oregon Promise grant?

Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates. Students must apply during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion.

What is the Oregon Opportunity Grant?

Oregon Opportunity Grant – Oregon’s largest state-funded, need-based grant program that prioritizes the lowest-income Oregon students of all ages who attend eligible public and private Oregon colleges and universities.

Is Oregon eligible for federal financial aid?

Oregon Financial Aid Opportunities: In addition to federal financial aid opportunities and programs specific to each institution, Oregon residents, regardless of age, may be eligible for the following state financial aid programs, as long as they meet all other program requirements: