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575-039-0060 Oregon Promise Grant Amount (1) The total amount of an Oregon Promise Grant award will be based on the number of credit hours in approved courses that the student attempts each term. For each academic term, the student’s grant award will be reduced by the amount received in state and federal grants. (2) The maximum grant award available to an eligible a student for a full academic year will be an amount that equals: (a) No less than $2,000 or the actual cost of tuition, whichever is less; and (b) No more than the average cost of tuition at a community college in this state, as determined by the office, or the actual cost of tuition, whichever is less. (3) Beginning with awards issued for the 2023-2024 academic year, the minimum award amount will be adjusted each academic year for inflation based on the increase of the average cost of tuition at an Oregon community college. (4) Grant award amounts will be prorated for a student who is enrolled in approved courses for a sufficient number of credit hours to be considered enrolled at least a half-time but less than full time. (5) Cost calculations each academic term shall include only the amount of tuition charged to the student for credits attempted. Fees will not be included. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 4-2022, amend filed 10/19/2022, effective 10/19/2022 OSAC 2-2022, temporary amend filed 08/02/2022, effective 08/02/2022 through 01/28/2023 OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0070 Conditions of Award (1) In order to remain eligible for an Oregon Promise award, continuing students must: (a) Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better each term for which the student receives the grant. (b) Make satisfactory academic progress in an approved program, as defined by the institution in accordance with federal Title IV regulations and guidelines. (c) Enroll for a sufficient number of credits to be considered at least a half-time student, except that the Commission may waive the requirement that a student enroll for terms beginning or ending while a state or local declaration of emergency and related executive orders by the Governor restricting the operations of Oregon community colleges are in effect, as determined by the Commission. (2) A student continues to remain eligible to receive an Oregon Promise Grant until the student has completed more than 90 credit hours attempted at an eligible Oregon community college, or the equivalent at a postsecondary institution of education, including those postsecondary credit hours attempted while the student is enrolled in high school. (3) The Commission may deny renewal of an award to any student failing to make satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution. (4) No Oregon Promise Grant shall be made to any student enrolled in a course of study required for and leading to a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education. (5) An Oregon Promise Grant recipient must be enrolled in an eligible program as defined by the Commission. (6) A student who fails to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better during each term for which the student has received a grant may request that the requirement be waived by the office according to rules adopted by the Commission. (7) Notwithstanding any other provisions that provide for a waiver process, a student that fails to meet the requirements of subsections (1)(a) or who fails to meet the requirement of ORS 341.522(6)(a)(D) related to a first-year experience may remain eligible to receive an award in the following term if the student is unable to meet the requirement due to state declarations of emergency or executive orders issued by the Governor during the Spring Term of the 2019-20 academic year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 4-2022, amend filed 10/19/2022, effective 10/19/2022 OSAC 2-2022, temporary amend filed 08/02/2022, effective 08/02/2022 through 01/28/2023 OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 1-2020, temporary amend filed 04/10/2020, effective 04/10/2020 through 10/06/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0080 Prioritization of Grant Recipients (1) The Commission may prescribe the priority by which grants are awarded, which allows for preference to be given to persons enrolled in school districts or high schools that meet specified criteria as determined by the Commission. (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 575-039-0020. 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 Promise 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 Promise program for the biennium; (b) The estimated costs of awarding eligible students in prior-year cohorts who have not yet exceeded the program’s 90-credit limit; (c) The estimated costs of awarding new eligible applicants during both years of the biennium each academic year, assuming a liability of up to 90 credits, which may extend beyond two years; (d) The anticipated tuition changes at the Oregon Community Colleges; and (e) The sustainability of the program to accommodate current and future cohorts within the biennium. (3) The Commission may reduce or eliminate any limitation on eligibility previously imposed by the Commission under (2) of this subsection. (4) For purposes of this section, “family contribution” is the same as a student’s Expected Family Contribution. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 1-2018, amend filed 02/09/2018, effective 02/09/2018 OSAC 1-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-11-17 thru 2-6-18 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0090 Disbursement of Grant Funds to Students (1) Institutions shall disburse grants to students identified by the Commission from funds provided by the Commission each academic term. (2) Institutions shall not disburse grants to students who cease to meet conditions of award identified by the Commission. (3) If, as a result of an institutional error, grants are disbursed to ineligible students, to students in ineligible programs, or to students for an inappropriate number of terms, the institution shall reimburse the State of Oregon the full amount of monies erroneously disbursed. (4) Institutions shall disburse grants to eligible students within a time schedule established annually by the Commission. (5) Institutions shall submit regular reports to the Commission regarding disbursements made to eligible students on a schedule determined by the Commission. (6) Institutions shall refund unused grant funds to the Commission within a time schedule established annually by the Commission. (7) A person who fails to maintain the cumulative grade point average of 2.5 becomes ineligible to receive a grant for the term after which the person fails to maintain the cumulative grade point average, unless the eligibility requirement is waived by the Office of Student Access and Completion according to rules established by the Commission. The institution the student attends will determine the student’s eligibility for a waiver and will submit a waiver request to the Office for consideration and approval according to a process established by the Office. (8) Generally, a disbursement may not be made to a student who is no longer eligible. An otherwise eligible student becomes ineligible for an Oregon Promise Grant on the date that the student is no longer enrolled at the institution for the award year. With Commission approval, institutions may make late disbursements of retroactive awards for prior academic terms up to 60 days after the close of the year-end account reconciliation process or up to 60 days after the end of the student's period of enrollment, whichever is earlier. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0110 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 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0120 Rights of Appeal (1) An institution shall have the right to appeal to the Commission in the instance of a disagreement with a policy or procedure of the Commission or its staff. In such case, the decision of the Commission is final unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders to the contrary. (2) A student who is denied participation in the Oregon Promise program may appeal the denial to the Commission. The appeal shall be submitted in writing a minimum of ten days before the meeting at which the appeal is to be considered. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0140 Application Process (1) Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, if eligible for federal student aid programs. Applicants who are not eligible for federal financial aid because of their citizenship status must complete the Oregon Student Aid Application, which is the alternate need analysis form that has been approved by the Commission. (2) Applicants must submit the Oregon Promise application, which has been designated for this purpose by the Commission, and grade transcripts as specified in the Oregon Promise application. (3) Applications must be filed during the timeframe established by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-039-0150 Requirements for Dually Enrolled Students The Commission will prescribe eligibility requirements and grant calculations for students dually enrolled in a community college and a public university. (1) For the Oregon Promise Grant, 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. The student's "home" institution is the institution that grants a certificate or degree upon the student’s completion of an eligible program of student. 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 reporting enrollment and disbursement information to the Commission. (2) For students who are dually enrolled in two or more community colleges, the Oregon Promise grant award will be based on the tuition charged by the student’s “home” institution or the average tuition charged by all community colleges, whichever is lower. (3) For students who are dually enrolled in a pathways program between an Oregon community college and an Oregon public university, the Oregon Promise grant award will be based on the enrollment status and tuition charged only for courses taken at the community college. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 341.522 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 341.522 History: OSAC 3-2020, amend filed 12/16/2020, effective 12/16/2020 OSAC 7-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 OSAC 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-045-0005 Limitation, Suspension and Termination Any Limitation, Suspension, or Termination actions taken by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission will be in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, the federal regulations issued thereunder, and the Unified Student Loan Policy as set forth in the Common Manual. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.530 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-24-00
575-050-0010 Administrative Responsibility (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of all policies and procedures for the administration of the Medical-Dental Student Loan Program under the provision of ORS 348.040 through 348.095. (2) The Commission may establish rules for the administration of the program in those instances in which the state law allows or mandates discretion in interpretation and implementation. (3) The Commission shall have authority to approve loan applications submitted by the institution. (4) The Division shall be responsible for the loan of funds from the Common School Fund to eligible students under this program and for the subsequent collection of such loans. (5) The Division shall prepare the Schedule of Payments. (6) The institution shall be responsible for the initial processing of applications for this program, the assessment of eligibility and need for the loan, periodical reports to the Commission and Division with regard to borrowers status and recommendations to the Commission on submitted applications. (7) The institution shall prepare the interim notes in compliance with the requirements of the Division. (8) Prior to the borrower leaving the institution, the institution shall conduct an exit interview, at which time the institution shall explain the repayment provisions of the loan and shall obtain the borrower's signature on the Schedule of Payments. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0015 Eligibility To be eligible for a loan under this program, a student must: (1) Be a full-time professional medical or dental student or undergraduate nursing student at the Oregon Health Sciences University or a full-time student in a veterinary program offered by Oregon State University. (2) Be a resident of Oregon as defined by OAR 575-050-0005(9). (3) Have financial need computed by the needs analysis system adopted by the Commission. (4) Complete, execute, and deliver the required application which shall include a signed statement by the student consenting to the release of personally identifiable information to the Division and the Commission. (5) Submit the loan application prior to the final day of registration for the semester(s) or term(s) for which the loan is to be used, except as may be dictated by individual circumstances and approved by the Division and Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0020 Loan Limits (1) The maximum loan for any academic year for medical, dental and veterinary students shall be $4,000. (2) The maximum loan for any academic year for undergraduate nursing students shall be $1,000. (3) The principal amount of all loans for any individual shall not exceed $16,000. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0025 Disbursements (1) The loan amount for an academic year shall be divided into equal disbursements to correspond with the number of terms for which the loan is granted, except as may be dictated by individual circumstances and approved by the Commission and the Division. (2) All disbursements will be by state check drawn by the Division payable to the student to be dispersed by the Institution not more than ten days prior to the commencement of the term for which drawn. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0030 Repayment (1) Repayment of the principal of the loans, accruing interest and deferred interest shall commence not later than 12 months after the borrower graduates or otherwise terminates his/her education program. The "education program" may include post-graduate study approved by the Commission. If a borrower enrolls in an approved post-graduate study program after a portion of the above 12-month period has elapsed, then repayment of the principal and deferred interest shall commence following the termination of that program and after any remaining balance of the original 12-month period has elapsed, except that repayment of principal and deferred interest must commence in all cases within 60 months following the borrower's graduation from the institution. (2) These payments shall be made in equal successive monthly installments of not less than $50 and shall end not more than 120 months after the beginning of the principal repayment period. (3) The length of repayment for students who borrow under this program following the commencement of repayment shall be negotiated by the student and the Division at the time the subsequent loan is made. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 2-1979, f. 7-24-79, ef. 8-1-79 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0035 Default (1) A loan shall be judged to be in default upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following conditions: (a) Failure of the borrower to acknowledge the Schedule of Payments within 60 calendar days following graduation or termination; (b) Failure of the borrower to fully remit two consecutive quarterly installments of accruing interest or failure to fully remit a monthly installment of accruing interest which is due for more than 120 days; (c) Failure of the borrower to fully remit any other installment which is due for more than 120 days; or (d) Borrower is adjudicated a bankrupt. (2) The holder of a note may exercise the right of offset against any maker or co-maker of defaulted loans under the conditions set forth by the laws of the State of Oregon. The maker or co-maker shall pay any charges for assistance in exercising the right of offset incurred by the holder of the note(s). (3) From funds available, therefore, the Commission shall reimburse the Division for any loss resulting from default of a loan. The Commission shall then take the action necessary for the recovery of those funds. (4) A five percent collection charge shall be assessed against all loans that are judged to be in default. This charge will be assessed by the Commission for the actual servicing and collection of defaulted loans and is based on the amount paid to the previous holder of the note(s). The maker or co-maker shall pay all charges incurred should the note(s) be referred to an outside collection agency. (5) The application of offsets to a defaulted loan(s) shall not be credited to future payments nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. (6) The prepayment of a portion of a defaulted loan(s) shall not be credited to future payments nor be a substitute for regular monthly installments. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1987, f. 2-23-87, ef. 2-25-87 SSC 3-1985, f. & ef. 4-17-85 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0040 Interest for Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Student Borrowers (1) Borrowers shall be assessed at least six percent interest per annum on the unpaid balance from the date of the note. (2) In-school interest payments by the borrower shall be deferred until the borrower ceases to be enrolled full-time: (a) During the interest deferment period, the Commission shall pay the Division the applicable interest on an annual basis; (b) The borrower shall reimburse the Commission for these deferred interest payments as provided in OAR 575-050-0030. (3) The borrower shall commence direct payment of accruing interest to the Division at the time he/she ceases to be enrolled full-time. These payments of interest will be made in quarterly or monthly installments, as specified in the Interim Note and Addendum, until repayment of principal begins, at which time they will be incorporated into the monthly installments of principal and deferred interest. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1987, f. 2-23-87, ef. 2-25-87 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0042 Interest for Undergraduate Nursing Student Borrowers (1) Borrowers shall pay such rate of interest as is negotiated between the Division of State Lands and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, but in no event shall such rate of interest be less than seven percent. (2) Annual interest shall be paid by the nursing student borrower within 30 days from the date interest is due and payable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83
575-050-0045 Special Payments The Commission shall pay annually to the Division a maximum of three percent per annum on the unpaid balance of all medical, dental, and veterinary student borrower loans. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83 SSC 3-1978, f. & ef. 2-16-78 SSC 2-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 1-4-78
575-050-0050 Record Keeping (1) The institution shall maintain sufficient records to document its activities in the program. (2) The institution shall retain records relevant to the program for not less than five years following the borrower's graduation or termination. (3) The institution shall make its 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. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.040 - 348.095 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 4-1983, f. & ef. 11-29-83
575-060-0007 Policy The Commission will administer privately funded awards pursuant to the following rules, by authority of ORS 348.530 and pursuant to the donor’s intent. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.520 - 348.530 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.520 - 348.530 History: SSC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-91