Oregon Administrative Code

575-065-0015 Eligible Students An eligible student is a former foster child who enrolls in an eligible institution of higher education as an undergraduate student not later than three years from: (1) The date the student was removed from the care of the State Dept. of Human Servi…

575-065-0025 Residency For a student to be eligible for a Former Foster Children Scholarship, he or she must: (1) Be a U.S. Citizen, or an eligible non-citizen as defined by federal regulations under Title IV, part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended. (2) Be a reside…

575-065-0035 Application/Selection Procedures (1) Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (2) Applicants must submit a scholarship application form designated for this purpose by the Commission. (3) Applications must be filed during the t…

575-065-0045 Eligible Postsecondary Institutions For an otherwise eligible student to receive an award under the Former Foster Children Scholarship Program, he or she must: (1) Be enrolled in an institution of the public universities listed in ORS 352.002; or (2) Be enrolled in t…

575-065-0055 Award Amounts (1) Scholarships awarded to eligible applicants shall equal the amount of tuition and fees levied by the eligible institution for full-time students. (2) Eligible students attending eligible Oregon independent institutions of postsecondary education may…

575-065-0065 Conditions of Award (1) Except for subsection (2)(b) and (3) below, the maximum period of scholarship eligibility shall not exceed 12 quarters or 8 semesters, of undergraduate study. (2) Except for paragraph (a) of this subsection and subsection (3) below, a recipien…

575-066-0002 Definitions (1) "Academic Year." A period of time, normally beginning in August or September, in which a student would normally be expected to complete at least half-time instruction or the equivalent. (2) “Approved educator preparation provider” means an entity that…

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 Prac…

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 …

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 t…

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 …

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 th…

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 …

575-067-0006 Student Eligibility Requirements (1) In order to be eligible, a student must: (a) Not have achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree from any post-secondary institution; (b) Be enrolled and in good standing in a program or curriculum designed to lead to a certificate…

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 pro…

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 st…

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 academ…

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 a…

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 r…

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 -…

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 …

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…

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…

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 th…

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 …

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…

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: …

575-070-0090 Default (1) A loan shall be judged to be in default when an installment is due and not paid within 120 days. (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 S…

575-071-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Rural Health Services Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Dentist" means any person licensed to practice dentistry under ORS Chapter 679. (3) "N…

575-071-0010 Administration (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the program. (3) The Commission, in consultation with the Office of …

575-071-0020 Purpose of the Program The purpose of this program is to provide student loan repayments on behalf of physicians, pharmacists, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who enter into agreements to practice in ‘qualifying practice sites’; and who fulfil…

575-071-0030 Application and Selection (1) To be eligible to participate in this program a prospective physician, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner shall contact the Commission. (2) When funds are available, the Commission will provide application ma…

575-071-0035 Selection Criteria (1) Priority in selection of participants will be given to eligible applicants who: (a) Have demonstrated a commitment to rural practice. (b) Have signed an agreement to practice, or has begun to practice within the past year, in a ‘qualifying prac…

575-071-0040 Terms of Agreement Prospective physicians, pharmacists, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who wish to participate in the Rural Health Services Program shall agree that: (1) For each year of medical, pharmacy, dental, physician assistant, or grad…

575-071-0050 Waiver of Minimum Service Obligation The Commission may waive all or part of the fees and penalties owed to the Commission under the following circumstances: (1) Upon receiving written documentation acceptable to the Commission of the death of the participant; or (2)…

575-071-0060 Availability of Tax Credit The tax credit available to certain health practitioners under ORS 316.143 to 316.146 and 317.142 is available to participants in the Rural Services Program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 442.560 & HB 2443 & Sec. 13(8) Statutes/Other Imple…

575-071-0070 Rural Health Services Fund There is established in the State Treasury a fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Rural Health Services Fund, for investments as provided by ORS 293.701 to 293.776 and 293.820, for the payment of expenses of…

575-072-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Oregon Nursing Loan Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the HIgher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Oregon Resident" means resident of the State of Oregon as defined in OAR chapter 575, di…

575-072-0010 Administration The Commission shall administer the Oregon Nursing Loan Program, and shall make such rules as are required for the administration of the program. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117 History…

575-072-0020 Purpose (1) This program is to provide student loans for Oregon residents attending Oregon institutions who are enrolled in programs leading to the following degrees: (a) Associate Degree in Nursing; (b) Bachelor of Science in Nursing; and (c) Prelicensure Masters Pr…

575-072-0030 Student Eligibility Criteria To receive financial aid from this program an applicant must: (1) Be an Oregon resident as defined by the Commission in OAR chapter 575-030-0005; (2) Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment in a nursing program at an Oregon institution le…

575-072-0040 Priority in Awarding Among applicants who meet the basic eligibility criteria of this program priority in the selection process shall be given to: (1) Students employed in the health care field at the time of application; (2) Students who agree to seek employment as …

575-072-0050 Maximum Awards Annual awards made under this program shall not exceed 50 percent of the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board expenses for any participating student. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 348.115 & 348.117 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 348.105 - 348.117…

575-072-0060 Renewal of Awards Subject to available funding, awards made under this program are renewable in subsequent academic years provided that: (1) The awardee makes timely application in the manner specified annually by the Commission; (2) The awardee continues to be enrol…

575-072-0070 Terms of Loans Made Under this Program (1) Student borrowers under this program shall be required to pay at least seven percent interest per annum on the unpaid balance of their loans from the date of the loan, as provided in section (5) of this rule. The interest ra…

575-072-0080 Default (1) A loan shall be judged to be in default when an installment is due and not paid within 120 days. (2) The holder of a note may exercise the right of offset against any maker of defaulted loans under the conditions set for by the laws of the State of Oregon…

575-072-0090 Conditions of Award To receive disbursements of a loan made under the Oregon Nursing Loan Program a student must: (1) Be enrolled in an eligible program of study at an eligible institution; (2) Be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the institution at…

575-073-0000 Definitions For the purposes of the Nursing Services Program the following definitions shall be used: (1) "Commission" means the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. (2) "Nurse" means any person licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410 as a Registered Nurse. (3) "Q…

575-073-0010 Purpose of the Program The purpose of this program is to provide student loan repayments on behalf of nurses who enter into agreements to practice in "nursing critical shortage areas" in Oregon, and who fulfill minimum terms of such practice specified in OAR 575-073-…

575-073-0020 Administration (1) The Commission shall be responsible for the administration of this program. (2) The Commission shall be responsible for making such rules as are required for the administration of the program. (3) The Commission, in consultation with the Office of …