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OR Rev Stat § 348.272 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.272 - Scholarships for current or former foster children.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Former foster child" has the meaning given that term in ORS 350.300. (b) "Institution of higher education" means a public university listed in ORS 352.002, the Oregon Health and Science University, a community college operated under ORS chapter 341 or an Oregon-based, regionally accredited independent institution. (2) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall award scholarships to any individual applying for enrollment or enrolled in an institution of higher education who is a current foster child or former foster child. (3) Scholarships awarded under this section shall be in an amount to be determined by the commission based on the funds that are made available for the awarding year. (4) If a student who is a current foster child or former foster child continues to remain enrolled in a public university listed in ORS 352.002, a community college or an Oregon-based, regionally accredited independent institution, the student is entitled to apply for renewal of the scholarship until the student has received the equivalent of four years of undergraduate education. (5) The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion may require proof that a student is a current foster child or former foster child. [2015 c.513 §7; 2017 c.66 §37] Note: 348.272 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 348.280 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.280 - Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272; rules.

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall: (a) Determine which students are eligible to receive scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272. (b) Grant the appropriate scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272. (c) Make necessary rules for application and distribution of the benefits available under ORS 348.270 and 348.272 and this section. (d) In awarding scholarships pursuant to its authority under ORS 348.520, give priority to students who are eligible to receive scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272. (2) If the accounts established or designated by the State Treasurer under ORS 131A.360 and 131A.365 do not contain sufficient moneys to provide scholarships to each student who is eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270, the commission shall: (a) Use all moneys available in the accounts established or designated by the State Treasurer under ORS 131A.360 and 131A.365 to provide scholarships to students who are eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270; and (b) Award moneys from the Oregon Opportunity Grant program to students who are eligible to receive a scholarship under ORS 348.270. (3) The commission shall establish rules and procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 348.270 and 348.272 and this section, including but not limited to the usual and customary rules for analyzing financial need. [1973 c.784 §§2,3; 1997 c.515 §2; 2007 c.71 §95; 2011 c.637 §151; 2013 c.747 §94; 2015 c.513 §16; 2021 c.99 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 348.290 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.290 - Financial aid to study barbering, hairdressing, manicure and esthetics.

The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion shall apply the interest on the amount transferred to the Oregon Student Assistance Fund under section 4, chapter 377, Oregon Laws 1985, to provide financial aid, as defined in ORS 348.505, to students to study barbering, hairdressing, manicure and esthetics at eligible post-secondary schools. [1985 c.377 §3; 1987 c.31 §19; 2005 c.117 §13; 2011 c.637 §154; 2013 c.747 §98; 2019 c.384 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 348.295 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.295 - Scholarships for culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates; rules.

(1) In addition to any other form of student financial aid authorized by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may award scholarships to culturally and linguistically diverse teacher candidates to use at approved educator preparation providers, as defined in ORS 342.120, for the purpose of advancing the goal described in ORS 342.437. (2) Scholarships awarded under this section shall be in amounts of $10,000 each academic year, for a maximum of two academic years. (3) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section in consultation with the Educator Advancement Council and the Department of Education. [2017 c.639 §9; 2017 c.639 §26; 2021 c.518 §13]
OR Rev Stat § 348.394 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.394 - Definitions for ORS 348.394 to 348.406.

As used in ORS 348.394 to 348.406: (1) "Eligible post-secondary institution" means: (a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002; (b) A community college as defined in ORS 341.005; or (c) A generally accredited, not-for-profit institution of higher education. (2) "Participant" means a student who receives a grant under ORS 348.401. [2007 c.839 §21; 2011 c.637 §163] Note: 348.394 to 348.406 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 348.398 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.398 - Department of Education authority; grants; stipends; rules.

(1) The Department of Education shall establish a program to increase the number of speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology assistants in Oregon. (2) Through the program the department may award: (a) Grants to students studying to become licensed speech-language pathologists or certified speech-language pathology assistants as provided in ORS 348.401; and (b) Stipends to licensed speech-language pathologists who are employed by education service districts or school districts and provide training to participants. (3) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of ORS 348.394 to 348.406. [2007 c.839 §22] Note: See note under 348.394.
OR Rev Stat § 348.401 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.401 - Grant eligibility; amount; employment requirement.

(1) To be eligible for participation in the program under ORS 348.394 to 348.406, a student must: (a) Be registered as a student in an eligible post-secondary institution; (b) Agree to receive training as a student under the supervision of a staff person employed by an education service district or a school district; (c) Agree to be employed in Oregon for a minimum of two years as a speech-language pathologist or speech-language pathology assistant within the education service district where the participant received training as a student; (d) Agree to pay back any amount received by the participant as a grant if the participant does not meet the employment requirement of the program; and (e) Meet other requirements placed on the participant by the Department of Education. (2) The Department of Education shall award to each participant selected by the department for participation in the program: (a) A grant in an amount that is up to $2,000 per academic year for participants who are registered in programs to become speech-language pathology assistants; and (b) A grant in an amount that is up to $9,000 per academic year for participants who are registered in programs to become speech-language pathologists. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a participant may not receive a grant under this section that is in an amount that is greater than the tuition costs of the participant. (4) A participant shall complete the employment requirement specified under subsection (1) of this section not later than three years after the date the participant graduates from the program. The department may grant a participant additional time to complete the employment requirement as follows: (a) For the period of enrollment if a participant returns to school on a full-time basis in any course of study at an eligible post-secondary institution; and (b) For a period determined by the State Board of Education for other reasons allowed by the board. (5) If a participant does not meet the employment requirement, the participant must pay back any amount received by the participant as a grant under the program. The department shall deposit any moneys received under this subsection in the Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund. [2007 c.839 §23] Note: See note under 348.394.
OR Rev Stat § 348.403 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.403 - Stipend eligibility; amount.

(1) The Department of Education may award stipends to licensed speech-language pathologists who are employed by education service districts or school districts and who provide training to participants. (2) The department may award to a licensed speech-language pathologist: (a) A stipend in an amount that may be up to $400 per participant for providing training to the participant to become a licensed speech-language pathologist. (b) A stipend in an amount that may be up to $200 per participant for providing training to the participant to become a certified speech-language pathology assistant. [2007 c.839 §24] Note: See note under 348.394.
OR Rev Stat § 348.406 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.406 - Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund.

 (1) The Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Speech-Language Pathologist Training Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Education for the purpose of awarding grants and stipends under ORS 348.394 to 348.406. (2) The department may seek grants and donations to provide funding for the program. The department shall deposit any moneys received under this subsection in the fund. [2007 c.839 §25] Note: See note under 348.394.
OR Rev Stat § 348.440 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.440 - Definitions for ORS 348.444 and 348.448.

As used in ORS 348.444 and 348.448: (1) "Nurse" means any person who is licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 as a registered nurse. (2) "Qualifying loan" means any loan made to a nursing student under: (a) Programs under Title IV, parts B, D and E, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended; or (b) The Nursing Student Loan and Health Education Assistance Loan programs administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. [2009 c.815 §1] Note: 348.440 to 348.448 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 348.444 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.444 - Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program; rules.

(1) There is created the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program, to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The purpose of the program is to provide loan repayments on behalf of nurse educators at nursing schools in Oregon who have earned a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited nursing education program. (2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall by rule adopt, in consultation with the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Center for Nursing, criteria for participation in the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program. [2009 c.815 §2; 2011 c.637 §167; 2013 c.747 §110] Note: See note under 348.440.
OR Rev Stat § 348.448 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.448 - Program eligibility; amount; eligibility period; adjustments to maximum amount.

(1) To be eligible to participate in the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Program, a nurse educator or prospective nurse educator shall submit a letter of interest to the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion. (2) At the end of each school year in which a nurse practices as a nurse educator in Oregon, the director shall pay an amount not to exceed the lesser of 20 percent of the total of the nurse’s outstanding qualifying loans or $10,000 as adjusted under subsection (4) of this section. (3) The director may make the annual payments under this section for up to: (a) Three years for a nurse educator who has earned a master’s degree; or (b) Five years for a nurse educator who has earned a doctoral degree. (4)(a) The director shall adjust annually the maximum dollar amount allowed under subsection (2) of this section by multiplying that amount by a cost-of-living adjustment as specified in this subsection. (b) The cost-of-living adjustment applied to the maximum dollar amount allowed under subsection (2) of this section shall be equal to the ratio of the seasonally adjusted United States City Average Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor for April of that calendar year divided by the value of the same index for April 2009. (c) If the value of the dollar amount determined under paragraph (a) of this subsection is not a multiple of $100, the director shall round the dollar amount to the next lower multiple of $100. [2009 c.815 §3; 2011 c.637 §168; 2013 c.747 §111; 2017 c.66 §45] Note: See note under 348.440.
OR Rev Stat § 348.450 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.450

[1978 c.1 §1; 1995 c.343 §36; renumbered 344.257 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 348.460 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.460

[1978 c.1 §2; 1995 c.343 §37; renumbered 344.259 in 1995]
OR Rev Stat § 348.470 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.470 - Legislative findings; cooperation between public universities and community colleges.

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) It is the policy of this state to encourage cooperation between public universities listed in ORS 352.002 and community colleges on issues affecting students who transfer between the two segments; and (2) All unnecessary obstacles that restrict student transfer opportunities between the two segments shall be eliminated. [1987 c.375 §1; 2013 c.768 §33]
OR Rev Stat § 348.500 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.500 - Purpose; goals; financial aid instruction.

(1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may establish Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone (ASPIRE) to provide information about financial aid and education and training options beyond high school to students in Oregon schools and colleges. The goals of the programs are to: (a) Provide mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school; (b) Help Oregon schools build a sustainable community of volunteer mentors; and (c) Educate students and families about the scholarship application process and other options for paying for post-secondary education. (2) The programs shall bring together students, school staff, community volunteers and parents to help students overcome obstacles to their continuing education. The programs may provide training, technical assistance and other resources to Oregon middle schools, high schools and colleges on how to establish a volunteer-based program. Adult volunteers who are trained through the program may provide mentoring, training and encouragement to students about post-secondary options and financial aid. (3) Each year, the programs shall provide financial aid instruction to middle school, high school and college students and make the instruction available to the students’ families. The instruction should focus on areas of academic interest or career opportunities identified as particularly relevant to the students and provide information on apprenticeships or technical and occupational career pathways, with a focus on local apprenticeships or local technical and occupational career pathways. (4) The financial aid instruction required under subsection (3) of this section must outline: (a) The different types of student loans that are available to students attending post-secondary institutions of education; (b) The potential use of individual development accounts established under ORS 458.675 to 458.700 to pay for post-secondary education; and (c) The short-term and long-term economic impacts of each type of student loan or individual development account. [2007 c.293 §2; 2011 c.637 §169; 2013 c.747 §112; 2015 c.253 §1; 2017 c.66 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 348.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.505 - "Financial aid" defined.

As used in ORS 348.500 to 348.621, "financial aid" includes loans, grants, scholarships, work opportunities and other forms of financial aid to assist students in completing their post-high-school education. [1967 c.430 §2; 1997 c.652 §33; 1999 c.704 §14; 2007 c.426 §1; 2011 c.637 §170; 2013 c.747 §113]
OR Rev Stat § 348.511 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.511 - Office of Student Access and Completion; director.

(1) The Office of Student Access and Completion is established and shall operate under the direction and control of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) The executive director of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall appoint the Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion. (3) The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion shall: (a) Be responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers of the Office of Student Access and Completion; (b) Be paid a salary as provided by law or, if not so provided, as prescribed by the commission; and (c) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the office, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [2013 c.747 §10; 2016 c.30 §1; 2017 c.66 §46] Note: 348.511 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 348 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 348.520 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.520 - Duties of director.

The Director of the Office of Student Access and Completion shall: (1) Make available to qualified persons financial aid from financial sources available to the director. (2) Determine qualifications of persons to receive financial aid. (3) Maintain reports and records on persons applying for and receiving financial aid from the director. (4) Withhold any financial aid if the recipient thereof fails to maintain the standards established for receipt of that aid. (5) Recommend to the Legislative Assembly not less than once every biennium matters relating to the establishment, administration, modification, transfer, reduction or cancellation of financial aid. (6) Prior to implementing changes to the Oregon Opportunity Grant program, report to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board any proposed change: (a) That increases or decreases the total amount awarded as Oregon Opportunity Grants that was approved as part of the budget enacted by the Legislative Assembly for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission; and (b) To the methodology used to determine the student share, family share or state share under ORS 348.205. (7) Encourage the establishment of financial aid programs by private agencies. (8) Collect and disseminate information pertaining to all types of available financial aid. (9) Review the administrative practices and evaluate the effectiveness of all public and private post-secondary financial aid programs in Oregon. (10) Disburse state appropriations for financial aid in such a manner as to maximize its role in cooperative coordination of financial aid programs. [Formerly 351.640; 1967 c.430 §4; 1973 c.815 §4; 1997 c.652 §34; 2007 c.802 §5; 2011 c.637 §§171,171a; 2013 c.747 §114; 2017 c.66 §47]
OR Rev Stat § 348.530 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.530 - Powers.

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may: (1) Negotiate for and contract with private and governmental agencies for the establishment of financial aid programs. (2) Receive gifts of any type, including gifts of stock and real property, for the purpose of establishing, continuing and increasing financial aid. (3) Administer any form of financial aid submitted to and accepted for administration by the commission. (4) Authorize payment from funds appropriated therefor, of costs, commissions, attorney fees and other reasonable expenses, including refund of overpayment of fees, that are related to and necessary for making and protecting guaranteed loans and recovering moneys and loans and management of property acquired in connection with such loans. (5) Sue and be sued. (6) Cooperatively coordinate all types of financial aid activities. (7) Deny financial aid to any student owing a refund or in default on financial aid previously made available to that student. [Formerly 351.645; 1967 c.430 §5; 1973 c.721 §5; 1977 c.725 §9; 1981 c.209 §1; 1987 c.48 §1; 1995 c.179 §8; 1997 c.652 §35; 2003 c.360 §§1,2; 2007 c.426 §§2,3; 2011 c.637 §172; 2013 c.747 §115; 2015 c.513 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 348.560 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 09 - Education and Culture|Chapter 348 - Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning|Section 348.560 - Staff; office space.

Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may employ and fix the compensation of any employees it deems necessary for the effective conduct of the work under its charge. The commission may also arrange with a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community college for use of staff and office space of the public university or community college. [Formerly 351.660; 2011 c.637 §172c; 2013 c.747 §116]