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575-031-0045 Disbursements (1) Institutions shall disburse grants to students identified by the Commission from funds provided by the Commission on an academic term basis. (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) Generally, a disbursement may not be made to a student who is no longer eligible. An otherwise eligible student becomes ineligible for an Oregon Opportunity 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 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348 History: OSAC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 OSAC 5-2007, f. & cert. ef. 11-7-07 OSAC 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-02 SSC 5-1986, f. & ef. 6-12-86 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 4-1980, f. & ef. 10-22-80
575-031-0046 Student Information (1) The institution shall provide each student awarded at that institution with written notification on items specified by the Commission. (2) The institution shall report to the Commission certain grant recipient data to include, at a minimum, the following: (3) The enrollment status and amount of OOG funds disbursed each term to each grant recipient. (4) Each grant recipient’s self-reported race or ethnicity, according to federal guidelines. (5) Each grant recipient’s grade level and total credits earned to date at the start the academic year. (6) Each grant recipient’s progress toward completion of a course of study leading to a certificate, degree, or transfer. (7) For each student who has applied for a renewal of the grant, the institution shall confirm the student’s satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the postsecondary institution the student attends. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348 History: OSAC 6-2019, amend filed 08/15/2019, effective 08/15/2019 OSAC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16 OSAC 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-02 SSC 3-1988, f. & cert. ef. 8-9-88 SSC 5-1987, f. & ef. 10-23-87 SSC 5-1986, f. & ef. 6-12-86 SSC 2-1985, f. & ef. 4-17-85 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81
575-031-0050 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 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348 History: OSAC 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-12-02 SSC 1-1981, f. & ef. 9-3-81 SSC 4-1980, f. & ef. 10-22-80
575-031-0055 Appeals 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 a case, the decision of the Commission is final unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders to the contrary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.250 - 348.260 History: SSC 4-1980, f. & ef. 10-22-80
575-031-0060 Awarding Priorities (1) In years when the Oregon Opportunity Grant program does not have sufficient funding to serve all eligible Oregon students, the Commission will prioritize awarding of grants to eligible current foster children and former foster children, as determined by the Department of Human Services. Under this rule, the Commission will consider eligible foster youth and former foster youth for prioritized awards throughout the academic year, providing they meet all other eligibility criteria. (2) Effective starting with the 2016-17 academic year, in years when funds are not sufficient to serve all eligible students, the Commission will prioritize awarding of Oregon Opportunity Grants to qualified students with the greatest financial need or whose circumstances would enhance the promotion of the Commission’s equity guidelines: (a) The Commission will prioritize awards based upon a student’s federally calculated expected family contribution, or equivalent until funds are exhausted. (b) The Commission will accept and process applications for Oregon Opportunity Grants throughout the academic year. In years when the Opportunity Grant program does not have sufficient funding to serve all eligible Oregon students, the Commission may suspend awarding when it deems necessary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.250 - 348.260 History: OSAC 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
575-035-0005 Residency For a student to be eligible for a Barbers and Hairdressers (B & H) Grant, the student must be a resident of the State of Oregon as defined in OAR 575-030-0005(1). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0010 Financial Need A student must have financial need as determined by the Commission as set forth in OAR 575-030-0005(4). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0015 Institutional Eligibility Eligible institutions are any schools of Barbering, Hair Design, Cosmetology and Manicure, that are located in and licensed by the State of Oregon and have signed an agreement with the Commission to participate. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0020 Enrollment A student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student at an eligible institution. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0025 Grant Amount A B & H Grant may vary in amount from $100 to $1,500 per academic year or nine month period. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0030 Conditions of Award (1) The maximum period of a B & H Grant shall not exceed 15 months, except as described in subsection (5). (2) The Commission may deny any disbursement to a student failing to make satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution. (3) No B & H 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. (4) The recipient may not be in default on any federal Title IV loan, nor owe any refunds on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed. (5) In the event the Governor issues a declaration of emergency or executive orders that order or directly lead to the temporary cessation of educational activity by an institution eligible to receive the grant under OAR 575-035-0015, the Commission may extend the maximum period of grant eligibility for a period of time equal to the effective period or such declarations or orders, as determined by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 2-2020, amend filed 07/10/2020, effective 07/10/2020 OSAC 1-2020, temporary amend filed 04/10/2020, effective 04/10/2020 through 10/06/2020 OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0040 Award Priority When considering application for award, the Commission shall give first priority to the funding of grants to full-time students. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0045 Disbursements (1) Institutions shall disburse grants to students identified by the eligible institution from funds provided by the Commission once each year. (2) 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 months, the institution shall reimburse the State of Oregon the full amount of monies erroneously disbursed. (3) Institutions shall disburse grants to eligible students within a time schedule established by the Commission. (4) Institutions shall refund undisbursed grant funds to the Commission within a time schedule established by the Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0046 Student Information Awarded students will be provided with written notification of the following: (1) The amount of B & H Grant which the student is eligible to receive at that institution. (2) Any change in the amount of the grant which the student is eligible to receive at that institution. (3) The transferability of the B & H Grant to other eligible institutions in Oregon. (4) The Conditions of Award (OAR 575-035-0030). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0050 Record Keeping (1) Each institution shall maintain sufficient records to document its activities relating to state grant programs. (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 state grant programs. (3) Institutions shall retain the academic and financial records relevant to a disbursement of state grant funds for not less than five years following the end of the fiscal year in which that disbursement occurs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0051 Fund Management (1) Funds from the Department of Commerce for the establishment of the B & H Grant program will be transferred to the Oregon Student Assistance Fund to be invested by the State Treasurer. (2) Only the investment earnings from the fund shall be used for B & H Grants. (3) Grants will be awarded each year, funds permitting, beginning on October 1, 1986. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-035-0055 Appeals 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 a case, the decision of the Commission is final unless a court of competent jurisdiction orders to the contrary. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.290 & ORS 348.505 History: OSAC 1-2019, amend filed 02/22/2019, effective 02/22/2019 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 2-1986, f. & ef. 2-25-86
575-037-0005 Definitions (1) “Public Safety Officer” includes the following public safety categories as defined in ORS181A.355: (a) C orrections officer (b) F ire service professional (c) P arole and probation officer (d) P olice officer (e) R eserve officer (f) Y outh correction officer (2) “Child of a public safety officer” is defined as: (a) Natural child (b) Adopted child (c) Stepchild (3) “Death or permanent total disability suffered by a public safety officer while on or off duty” is defined by ORS 243.954. (4) “Eligible institution of higher education” is any Oregon community college, career school as defined in ORS 341.005, Oregon public university, Oregon Health and Science University, or Oregon-based private non-profit institution of higher education as defined in ORS 348.582. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.325 - 183.355, ORS 348.270 & 348.280 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.270, SB 836 & 1997 History: OSAC 5-2019, amend filed 06/03/2019, effective 06/03/2019 OSAC 3-2018, temporary amend filed 06/21/2018, effective 06/21/2018 through 12/17/2018 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-98
575-037-0040 Awards (1) Eligible students attending Oregon institutions of postsecondary education may not receive awards in excess of the amount of tuition and fees or the maximum of $13,000 per academic year for a four-year degree program, whichever is less. The source of the relevant tuition and fee information is published annually by the Office of Student Access and Completion. (2) The student’s award amount shall be equal to the amount of tuition and all standard fees levied by the institution of higher education against the student reduced by any amounts received by the student in state and federal aid grants. (3) Awarding will continue until such time as all available funds have been awarded. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.325 - 183.355, 348.270 & 348.280 Statutes/Other Implemented: SB 836 & 1997 History: OSAC 5-2019, amend filed 06/03/2019, effective 06/03/2019 OSAC 3-2018, temporary amend filed 06/21/2018, effective 06/21/2018 through 12/17/2018 OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-98
575-037-0051 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officers scholarship, a student must: (1) Be a child of a public safety officer who has suffered a qualifying death or disability. (2) Be enrolled or have applied for enrollment at an eligible institution of higher education in this state. (3) Be under 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application. (4) Not have achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution. (5) A student who is awarded a scholarship, in addition to satisfying all other eligibility criteria, must maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as defined by the institution of higher education. (6) A student is eligible to receive a scholarship for a maximum of the equivalent of four academic years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.325 - 183.355, 348.270 & 348.280 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.270 History: OSAC 5-2019, adopt filed 06/03/2019, effective 06/03/2019
575-037-0061 Application/Selection Process (1) Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) and must have accepted all available state and federal grants available to the applicant. (2) Applicants must submit an application form designated for this scholarship to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). (3) If the applicant has applied to the Public Safety Memorial Fund Board for benefits at time of death or disability and has been deemed ineligible, the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) will not award the applicant. (4) If there has been a change in the eligibility status that can be formally documented, the student can appeal OSAC’s decision within 30 days of receiving notice of denial. OSAC will review the appeal and award the student if the status of the death or disability is proven to meet the requirements of the definition. (5) Applications for grants that are submitted before July 1, 2018, shall continue to be governed by the law applicable to those applications in effect immediately before that date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.325 - 183.355, 348.270 & 348.280 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.270 History: OSAC 5-2019, adopt filed 06/03/2019, effective 06/03/2019
575-038-0000 Purpose The purpose of this program is to carry out provisions of House Bill 5030, Section 6, enacted by the Legislative Assembly during the regular 1995 session. That measure calls for supplemental grants to be made to students receiving Oregon Opportunity Grants and who are enrolled in private, nonprofit colleges in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 5030(6) & 1995 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-95
575-038-0010 Student Eligibility Students eligible for State Grant Supplemental Awards are those who have been designated by the Commission to receive Opportunity Grants for attendance at private, nonprofit colleges in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 5030(6) & 1995 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-95
575-038-0020 Program Elements Governed by Need Grant Rules The following common elements of the Opportunity Grant Program and the State Grant Supplemental Award Program are governed by existing administrative rules for the Opportunity Grant Program: (1) Definitions, see Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 575-030-0005. (2) Residency, see OAR 575-031-0005. (3) Financial need, see OAR 575-031-0010. (4) Eligible program, see OAR 575-031-0016. (5) Enrollment, see OAR 575-031-0020. (6) Conditions of award, see OAR 575-031-0030. (7) Renewal, see OAR 575-031-0075. (8) Award priority, see OAR 575-031-0040. (9) Disbursement, see OAR 575-031-0045. (10) Record keeping, see OAR 575-031-0050. (11) Appeals, see OAR 575-031-0055. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 5030(6) & 1995 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-95
575-038-0030 Grant Amount State Grant Supplemental Award amounts will be set annually by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in consultation with institutions participating in the State Grant Supplemental Award Program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 5030(6) & 1995 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-95
575-038-0040 Student Information The institution shall provide each designated awardee at that institution with written notification of the following: (1) The amount and type of state grants which the student is eligible to receive at that institution. (2) Any change in the amount or type of state grants which the student is eligible to receive at that institution. (3) The transferability of state grants to other eligible institutions in Oregon. (4) The necessity of the student to apply to the Commission annually to be considered for renewal of the award. (5) The limitation on the duration of the award to 12 quarters or 8 semesters. (6) The conditions which govern eligibility for that award: (a) That the recipient must be eligible for an Oregon Opportunity Grant; (b) That the recipient must be an undergraduate student, as defined by the Commission; (c) That the recipient must be a full-time student, as defined by the institution, unless funds are available to make awards to less-than-full-time students; (d) That the recipient must make satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution; (e) That an awardee may not receive state grants if enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education; (f) That the recipient may not be in default on any federal Title IV loan nor owe any refunds on federal Title IV funds previously disbursed; (g) That the recipient shall sign a statement of Selective Service Registration Compliance; (h) That information submitted in application for state awards is subject to verification by the institution; failure to provide information requested will result in cancellation of the award. Statutory/Other Authority: 348 Statutes/Other Implemented: 5030(6) & 1995 History: OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15 SSC 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 8-24-95
575-039-0030 Institutional Eligibility Eligible institutions are any Oregon community college operated under ORS chapter 341. 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
575-039-0040 Eligible Courses and Programs (1) Oregon Promise Grants may be awarded to students who are enrolled in courses at an Oregon community college that are required for completion of: (a) An associate degree; or (b) A program in career and technical education. (2) Eligible courses include those developmental education courses that are required for an eligible certificate or degree program or that are prerequisites to required courses in an eligible program. (3) To receive an Oregon Promise Grant, a student must be enrolled in an eligible program as identified by the Commission and determined by the institution the student attends. 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
575-039-0050 Enrollment A student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as at least a half-time undergraduate student at an eligible institution to receive Oregon Promise grant funds. 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