Open to dislocated workers residing in Oregon's Fourth Congressional District, which includes parts of Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Lane, and Linn counties attending one of the following colleges: Lane, Linn-Benton, Rogue, Southwestern Oregon, and Umpqua Community College.
Contact Information
Name/Company:
Oregon Student Access Commission
Address:
1500 Valley River Drive Suite 100
City:
Eugene
State:
OR
Zip:
97401
Phone:
(541) 687-7400
Toll Free:
1 (800) 452-8807
FAX:
(541) 687-7414
Eligibility
Gender:
NA
Financial Need:
Yes
Enrollment:
1/2 (6-8 Credits)
Eligibility:
•Residence (other): Dislocated workers residing in Oregon's Fourth Congressional District, which includes parts of Benton, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine, Lane, and Linn counties •Colleges: Lane, Linn-Benton, Rogue, Southwestern Oregon, and Umpqua Community College •Enrollment: Must enroll at least half time •FAFSA: Required - based on financial need •One-time award • Additional document: Submit one of the following: •Copy of layoff notice, no-fault termination notice, or termination letter from former employer on company letterhead •Unemployment insurance verification •Copy of documentation (letter) verifying that you are receiving workforce investment services as a dislocated worker •Documentation of self-employment that resulted in business closure as a result of economic conditions in the community in which you reside or because of natural disaster
Special Criteria:
This scholarship is one of hundreds that you may be eligible for with OSAC. The application process requires that you complete one application which then matches you with all OSAC scholarships that you may qualify for. Please refer to other OSAC scholarship opportunities listed on RCC’s Scholarship Central AND the OSAC website at: http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships.aspx
Deadlines: February 15 Early Bird Review Deadline- Receive an early application review and a chance to win a $500 scholarship if you submit your completed and error-free OSAC application by this date. If errors are found, you will receive an opportunity to make corrections. March 1 FINAL Deadline- Submit your OSAC scholarship application online by March 1 by 5:00 p.m. PST.