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575-066-0006 Student Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible, a student must: (1) Be enrolled and in good standing in an eligible institution; (2) Be enrolled as a teacher candidate in an approved educator preparation program, as listed by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission prior to the applicable academic year; (3) Have experience with diverse populations, as determined by the Commission, which experience may include, but is not limited to, work, service projects, volunteering, immersive cultural or linguistic experiences, the study of language(s) and cultures, and the study of history of diverse populations; (4) Submit a complete Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application by the deadline published by the Commission; (5) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) by the deadline published by the Commission; and (6) Be an Oregon resident. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.295 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.295 History: OSAC 3-2025, amend filed 12/12/2025, effective 12/12/2025 OSAC 1-2025, temporary amend filed 07/22/2025, effective 07/22/2025 through 01/17/2026 OSAC 4-2023, amend filed 12/14/2023, effective 12/14/2023 OSAC 2-2023, temporary amend filed 08/11/2023, effective 08/11/2023 through 02/06/2024 OSAC 4-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-066-0007 Temporary Special Eligibility for Certain Renewal Students Subject to the conditions of awards established in ORS 575-066-0011 and notwithstanding the eligibility requirements established in ORS 575-066-0006, a student who received a grant in the 2024-25 aid year or a prior year shall be eligible for the grant if the student: (1) Is enrolled and in good standing in an eligible institution; (2) Is enrolled as a teacher candidate in an approved educator preparation program, as listed by the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission; (3) Submits a complete Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application by the deadline published by the Commission; (4) Completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) by the deadline published by the Commission; and, (5) Is an Oregon resident. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.295 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.295 History: OSAC 3-2025, adopt filed 12/12/2025, effective 12/12/2025 OSAC 1-2025, temporary adopt filed 07/22/2025, effective 07/22/2025 through 01/17/2026
575-066-0011 Conditions of Awards (1) A Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as at least a half-time student at an eligible institution. (2) Scholarships awarded through this program shall be in the amount of $12,000 per academic year, for a maximum equivalent of two completed academic years. Award amounts will be prorated for a student who is enrolled at least half-time but less than full-time. (3) Prior to the start of the fall term of each academic year, the Commission shall determine whether moneys available to the Commission are sufficient to award a grant to all eligible students. If the Commission determines insufficient moneys are available, the Commission shall prioritize: (a) First, renewing prior recipients in support of their completion. Renewal will be prioritized. If the funding is insufficient to award all renewal students, then awarding will be prioritized by the federally calculated need-analysis from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). If funds are insufficient to award all renewal students with the greatest financial need, then priority will be given to those who submitted a completed application first. A completed application means the person submitted both the Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application and either the FAFSA or ORSAA. (b) Second, new students with the greatest financial need, based on the student’s federally calculated need-analysis from the FAFSA or ORSAA. If funds are insufficient to award those with the greatest financial need, then priority will be given to those who submitted a complete application first. A completed application means the person submitted both the Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application and either the FAFSA or ORSAA. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.295 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.295 History: OSAC 3-2025, amend filed 12/12/2025, effective 12/12/2025 OSAC 1-2025, temporary amend filed 07/22/2025, effective 07/22/2025 through 01/17/2026 OSAC 4-2023, amend filed 12/14/2023, effective 12/14/2023 OSAC 2-2023, temporary amend filed 08/11/2023, effective 08/11/2023 through 02/06/2024 OSAC 5-2021, amend filed 11/16/2021, effective 11/16/2021 OSAC 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/19/2021, effective 08/19/2021 through 11/30/2021 OSAC 4-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-066-0016 Application Process (1) Students shall complete and submit an Oregon Teacher Scholars Program application by the published deadline, which is to be determined by the Commission, prior to the academic year they are enrolling. The deadline is 11:59 pm (PST or PDT). If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it will automatically be extended to 11:59 pm (PST or PDT) on the following business day. (2) Students must provide information demonstrating their experiences with diverse populations, which experience may include, but is not limited to, work, service projects, volunteering, immersive cultural or linguistic experiences, the study of language(s) and cultures, and the study of history of diverse populations. Students must also provide information about how their experience with diverse populations impacted their cultural competency and how their experiences with diverse populations will inform their future teaching career. Students must sign their application attesting to the truth and accuracy their application and their experiences with diverse populations. (3) Students shall complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) for each academic year by the published deadline determined by the Commission. (4) The Commission shall examine applications to determine if the applicants have met the application criteria in Sections (1), (2), and (3) of this rule and the student eligibility requirements in OAR 575-066-0006. (5) Upon review of an application, if the Commission has cause to believe a student has submitted false information, the Commission may request a student submit information necessary to validate such student’s experience with diverse populations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.295 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.295 History: OSAC 3-2025, amend filed 12/12/2025, effective 12/12/2025 OSAC 1-2025, temporary amend filed 07/22/2025, effective 07/22/2025 through 01/17/2026 OSAC 4-2023, amend filed 12/14/2023, effective 12/14/2023 OSAC 2-2023, temporary amend filed 08/11/2023, effective 08/11/2023 through 02/06/2024 OSAC 4-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-066-0021 Record Keeping (1) Each institution shall maintain sufficient records to document its activities relating to the program. (2) Each institution shall make its academic and financial records available to the Commission at reasonable times for the purpose of assuring that the institution is complying with the rules relating to the administration of the program. (3) Institutions shall retain the academic and financial records relevant to a disbursement of state grant funds for not less than three years following the end of the fiscal year in which that disbursement occurs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.295 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.295 History: OSAC 3-2025, adopt filed 12/12/2025, effective 12/12/2025 OSAC 1-2025, temporary adopt filed 07/22/2025, effective 07/22/2025 through 01/17/2026
575-067-0002 Definitions (1) “Eligible institution” means any Oregon community college operated under ORS chapter 341, any Oregon public university listed in ORS 352.002, Oregon Health and Science University, or a qualifying private nonprofit institution which meets the criteria defined in ORS 348.597(2) for exemption from ORS 348.597 to 348.615. (2) “Good standing” means the qualified student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher or is maintaining satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution in accordance with federal Title IV regulations and guidelines. (3) “Home Institution” means the institution that grants a certificate or degree upon the student’s completion of an eligible program. It is the institution that determines the student’s eligibility for federal and state financial aid, disburses funds to the student, and is responsible for determining applicant eligibility. (4) “Tuition” means the amount charged to a student for a course and is based upon the number of credit hours for which the course is offered. (5) “Fees” means the average amount of standard fees charged to all students by the type of institution the qualified student is enrolled. (6) “Book Allowance” is a text book stipend for books and other materials which are required for coursework. The book allowance amount will be determined by the Commission and the book allowance amount will be published at the beginning of each academic year. (7) “Certificate of completion” is a form of recognition awarded by an eligible institution for meeting the minimum occupational course, curriculum or proficiency requirements at the undergraduate level. Certificates of completion for certificate programs must be state-approved, if so required by OAR 589-006-0300, have a defined job entry point, represent collegiate-level work, be credit bearing, and meet Commission standards (ORS 350.075, Powers, duties and functions; rules) and criteria. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.268 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.268 History: OSAC 6-2021, amend filed 12/15/2021, effective 12/15/2021 OSAC 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 3-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-067-0011 Application Process (1) Students shall submit an Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance application in addition to submitting a FAFSA by the deadline published by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Office of Student Access and Completion on the program website prior to enrollment in the next academic term. The deadline is 5:00 pm (PST or PDT). If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it will automatically be extended to 5:00 pm (PST or PDT) on the following business day. (2) HECC may waive the requirement set forth in section (1) of this rule for a student who was unable to complete an Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance application due to a significant hardship or whose completion of active duty basic training requirements occurs after the deadline published by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Office of Student Access and Completion on the program website prior to the academic term for which they wish to enroll. Statutory/Other Authority: 2018 Oregon Laws Chapter 53 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2018 Oregon Laws Chapter 53 History: OSAC 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 3-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-067-0016 Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance Calculation (1) An eligible student shall receive an award in an amount that equals the resident tuition charges at Oregon public universities, the Oregon Health and Science University, and community colleges that the student is attending. For qualifying private nonprofit institutions, the award amount shall equal the average base resident tuition rate of all Oregon public universities. For students who are dually enrolled in two or more colleges, the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance award will be based on the resident tuition rate charged by the student’s home institution. (2) Prior to the start of the fall term of each academic year, the Commission shall determine whether there are sufficient moneys to award a grant to each person who meets the eligibility criteria described in OAR 575-067-0006. On the basis of this determination, the Commission may limit eligibility to receive a grant to a person whose family contribution, is at or below the level the Commission determines is necessary to allow the Commission to operate the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance program with available moneys. In setting a limitation on eligibility and setting eligibility limits, the Commission shall consider: (a) The amount of funds allocated to the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance program for the biennium; (b) The anticipated tuition changes for eligible institutions defined in OAR 575-067-0002. (c) For purposes of this section, “family contribution” is the student’s family resources that reflects an evaluation of a student’s approximate financial resources to contribute toward the student’s postsecondary education for the academic year and is determined by the US Department of Education. (3) For the Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance program, a dually enrolled, or co-enrolled, student is a student who attends more than one eligible institution during the same academic term or year under a written consortium agreement or concurrent enrollment program. (4) A student can only be awarded program funds for courses that are a requirement for the declared degree-granting program in which they are enrolled. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.268 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.268 History: OSAC 6-2021, amend filed 12/15/2021, effective 12/15/2021 OSAC 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 3-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-067-0021 Record Keeping (1) Each eligible institution shall maintain sufficient records to document its activities relating to the program by rule regarding student financial aid records (OAR 166-450-0045, OAR 166-475-0055). (2) Each eligible institution shall make its academic and financial records available to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission upon request for the purpose of assuring that the institution is complying with the rules relating to the administration of the program. Statutory/Other Authority: 2018 Oregon Laws Chapter 53 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2018 Oregon Laws Chapter 53 History: OSAC 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 3-2019, adopt filed 05/07/2019, effective 05/07/2019
575-070-0005 Definitions For purposes of the Oregon Teacher Corps Loan Program rules, the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Enrolled or Accepted for Enrollment in an Approved Teacher Education Program" means enrolled at a postsecondary institution in Oregon in a program approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission which leads to basic certification for elementary or secondary school teaching, or in a curriculum defined by the Education Department (Division) (School) of that institution as a prerequisite for such a program. (2) "Inability to Locate Suitable Employment " means that the borrower can document, on an annual basis, that he/she has applied for teaching positions, without success, in at least three public school districts in Oregon. (3) "Equivalent Full-Time Teaching" means working under a full-time contract with teaching duties and other duties for which administrative certification is not required. (4) "Resident of Oregon" — See definitions under OAR Chapter 575, Division 30. (5) "Graduate Student" means a student enrolled in a program leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Science in Teaching (MST) degree. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-88 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0010 Administrative Responsibility (1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, hereafter called, "the Commission", shall be responsible for the administration of the Oregon Teacher Corps Program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the Oregon Teacher Corps Program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0020 Eligible Institutions Eligible institutions are postsecondary institutions in Oregon which offer teacher education programs approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0030 Eligible Students To be eligible for a loan under the Oregon Teacher Corps Program, a student must: (1) Be a resident of Oregon, as defined by the Commission. (2) Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as at least a half-time student in an approved teacher education program at an eligible institution. (3) Have graduated in the top 20 percent of his/her high school class, or must have demonstrated equivalent academic attainment in postsecondary education, as defined and documented by the institution most recently attended. (4) Demonstrate superior potential for teaching through such means as written works, letters of recommendation, accounts of relevant teaching experience, or other appropriate information. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0040 Selection of Recipients (1) Recipients shall be selected by the Commission. (2) Priority in the selection process shall be given to eligible students (under the criteria in OAR 575-070-0030) who also meet at least one of the following criteria: (a) He/she is a member of a racial minority as defined in ORS 279.059; (b) He/she is a prospective teacher in a "scarce endorsement area", as defined by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; (c) He/she expresses willingness to teach in remote and difficult to serve school districts in Oregon, as defined by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-88 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0045 Renewal of Awards Awards made under this program are renewable in subsequent academic years provided that: (1) The awardee continues to be enrolled as at least a half-time student in an approved teacher education program at an eligible institution; (2) The awardee is making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution; and (3) The awardee arranges for the Commission to receive a transcript of the academic work completed in the prior year of award. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0050 Terms of Oregon Teacher Corps Loans (1) Loans under this program shall be evidenced by a written obligation but no additional security shall be required. (2) The Commission may require co-signers. (3) Loans under this program shall accrue interest from the date of the loan at no less than 7% interest per annum on the unpaid balance. (4) Interest rates shall be set by the Commission annually at a rate equal to the current "initial loan" interest rate for loans made under the Federal Family Loan Program. (5) Loans shall not exceed the following limits: (a) $2,000 in a single academic year for an undergraduate student; (b) $4,000 in a single academic year for a graduate student; (c) $8,000 for all loans to an individual student. (6) Repayment of principal and interest shall begin on the first day of the eleventh month following completion of the approved teacher education program, or following cessation of documentable enrollment in that program. (7) The duration of the repayment period shall be a maximum of 120 months from the time repayment commences. (8) Minimum monthly payments shall be $50 per month. (9) Early repayment of these loans may be made without penalty. (10) The Commission may extend the beginning of the repayment period under circumstances set forth in OAR 575-070-0070 of these rules. (11) If a borrower in repayment satisfies the criteria for loan cancellation set forth in OAR 575-070-0080(1), then all payments made by that borrower will be returned. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0060 Conditions of Award To receive disbursements of a loan made under the Oregon Teacher Corps program a student must: (1) Be enrolled in an approved teacher education program; (2) Be making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution attended; (3) Not be in default on any federal Title IV loan or owing a refund on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0070 Authorized Deferment of Repayment (1) A borrower under contract to teach at least half-time in a public elementary or secondary school in Oregon may defer the beginning of the repayment period for up to three years, subject to annual verification of employment status. (2) A borrower who can document his/her inability to locate suitable employment may defer the beginning of the repayment period for up to three years, subject to annual verification efforts to locate employment. (3) No borrower may receive more than three years of authorized deferment of repayment. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87
575-070-0080 Complete Cancellation of Loans (1) One hundred percent of principal and interest will be cancelled for borrowers who, within a period of five years following completion of either the authorized teacher education program or a period of authorized deferment, complete: (a) Three years of equivalent full-time teaching in public elementary or secondary schools in Oregon; or (b) Three years of teaching under a full-time contract (working at least three-fourths time in classroom teaching and no more than one-fourth time not in classroom teaching duties during regular school hours) in public elementary or secondary school in Oregon, as approved by the Commission upon written request of the borrower. (2) One hundred percent of remaining principal and interest will be cancelled upon the death or total and permanent disability of the borrower. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329.757 - 329.780 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1989, f. & cert. ef. 7-31-89 SSC 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-88 SSC 1-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-88 SSC 4-1987(Temp), f. 10-12-87, ef. 10-15-87