Chapter 348 — Chapter 348
199 sections in this chapter.
ORS 348.005 Policy on student financial aid. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that
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(a) The State of Oregon can achieve its full economic and social potential only if all Oregonians have the opportunity to contribute to the full extent of their capabilities and only when financial barriers to their educational goals are removed; (b) All Oregonians who meet the a…
ORS 348.007 Financial aid eligibility for students with modified or extended diplomas. A student who receives a modified diploma or extended diploma under ORS 329.451 may not be denied eligibility for financial aid to obtain post-secondary education in a public university listed in ORS 352.002, community college or independent not-for-profit institution of higher education that operates in this state for the sole reason that the student did not receive a high school diploma. [2013 c.725 §2]
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Note: 348.007 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.
ORS 348.010 [Formerly 351.570; 1987 c.102 §1; 1999 c.311 §4; 2005 c.22 §243; 2009 c.762 §5; 2013 c.768 §29; repealed by 2015 c.767 §4]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.015 Definitions for ORS 348.015 and 348.017. As used in this section and ORS 348.017
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(1) “Account” means an account that is managed or operated by a third party financial firm and that is opened to facilitate the financial aid refund disbursement process. (2) “Financial aid funds” means financial aid funds under Title IV, Part B, of the Higher Education Act of 19…
ORS 348.017 Requirements for contracts between post-secondary institutions of education and third party financial firms for disbursement and management of financial aid funds. (1) When contracting with third party financial firms for disbursement and management services of financial aid funds, or for management of financial accounts, the governing board or governing entity of a public or private post-secondary institution of education that enrolls one or more students who receive state or federal financial aid shall review and approve a contract after considering guidelines and policies established and recommended by the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the United States Department of Education
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(2) A contract between a public or private post-secondary institution of education and a third party financial firm for services described in subsection (1) of this section may not permit: (a) Revenue sharing; (b) The third party financial firm to charge a fee for the initial dis…
ORS 348.040 [1965 c.532 §1; 1977 c.762 §6; 1981 c.324 §2; 1995 c.343 §33; 1999 c.704 §9; 2011 c.637 §135; 2012 c.104 §41; 2013 c.747 §§81,82; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.050 [1965 c.532 §2; 1969 c.573 §3; 1977 c.725 §1; 1977 c.762 §7; 1981 c.324 §1; 1983 c.483 §1; 2011 c.637 §136; 2013 c.747 §196; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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ORS 348.060 [1965 c.532 §3; repealed by 1971 c.577 §3]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.070 [1965 c.532 §4; 1995 c.343 §34; 2011 c.637 §137; 2012 c.104 §42; 2013 c.747 §83; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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ORS 348.080 [1965 c.532 §10; repealed by 1967 c.477 §5]
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ORS 348.090 [1967 c.477 §4; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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ORS 348.095 [1977 c.762 §10; 1987 c.130 §1; 2011 c.637 §138; 2013 c.747 §197; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.100 Student loan information provided to students enrolled in institutions of higher education. (1) As used in this section, “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in ORS 348.582
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(2) Each institution of higher education shall provide the following information to each student enrolled at the institution for whom the institution receives federal education loan information: (a) An estimate of the total amount of federal education loans the student has receiv…
ORS 348.105 Loan obligations enforceable against minor. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Educational institution” means any post-secondary educational institution that is approved or accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, by its regional equivalent or by the appropriate official, department or agency of the state or…
ORS 348.115 [1991 c.947 §16; 1993 c.765 §51; 1999 c.704 §10; 2001 c.599 §4; 2011 c.637 §139; repealed by 2001 c.599 §8]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.117 [1991 c.947 §17; 2001 c.599 §5; 2010 c.42 §13; 2011 c.637 §140; repealed by 2001 c.599 §8]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.120 [1987 c.896 §§24,28; 1993 c.45 §283; renumbered 329.757 in 1993]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.125 [1987 c.896 §25; 1991 c.67 §89; 1993 c.45 §284; renumbered 329.765 in 1993]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.130 [1987 c.896 §26; 1989 c.159 §1; renumbered 329.775 in 1993]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.135 [1987 c.896 §27; 1993 c.45 §285; renumbered 329.780 in 1993]
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
ORS 348.180 As used in this section and ORS 348.205, 348.250, 348.260 and 348.263
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(1) “Cost of education” includes but is not limited to, tuition, fees and living expenses. (2) “Eligible post-secondary institution” means: (a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002; (b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341; (c) The Oregon Health and Science Uni…
ORS 348.183 Legislative intent. The Legislative Assembly recognizes
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(1) That an investment in educational opportunities for all Oregonians is an investment in a strong and stable economy and greater personal opportunities; (2) That the single largest barrier to attending an institution of higher education is lack of finances; (3) That keeping hig…
ORS 348.186 [1999 c.1070 §4; 2001 c.321 §2; 2007 c.858 §39; 2011 c.637 §143; 2013 c.747 §85; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.200 Oregon Tribal Student Grant program; rules. (1) The Oregon Tribal Student Grant program is established within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission
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(2)(a) The commission shall award an initial grant under the Oregon Tribal Student Grant program established under subsection (1) of this section to offset the cost of education while enrolled in an eligible program at an eligible post-secondary institution to each qualified trib…
ORS 348.205 (1) The Oregon Opportunity Grant program is established within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission
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(2) Under the program, the cost of education of a qualified student shall be shared by the student, the family of the student, the federal government and the state. (3) The commission shall determine the cost of education of a qualified student based on the type of eligible post-…
ORS 348.210 [Formerly 351.120 and then 351.605; 1967 c.530 §6; 1971 c.735 §2; 1973 c.721 §1; 1997 c.11 §8; 2005 c.22 §245; 2009 c.762 §63; 2011 c.637 §145; 2013 c.747 §87; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.220 [Formerly 351.610; 1967 c.530 §7; repealed by 1971 c.735 §10]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.230 [Formerly 351.620; 1971 c.735 §3; 1973 c.721 §2; 1977 c.725 §3; 1989 c.845 §1; 2001 c.321 §3; 2011 c.637 §146; 2013 c.747 §88; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.240 [Formerly 351.625; repealed by 1971 c.735 §10]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.250 Procedure for awarding grants under ORS 348.260. (1) Grants established under ORS 348.260 shall be awarded by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in the manner provided in this section
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(2) Persons interested in obtaining a grant established under ORS 348.260 may apply to the commission for a grant. (3) The commission shall screen or cause to be screened the applications and shall determine for each available grant the person best qualified to receive that grant…
ORS 348.260 (1) In addition to any other form of student financial aid authorized by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may award Oregon Opportunity Grants to qualified students
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(2) The amount of a grant shall equal the state share of a qualified student’s cost of education as determined by the commission and comply with applicable rules and procedures described in ORS 348.205. (3) Grant funds necessary to meet matching requirements for federal funds may…
ORS 348.263 (1) In addition to any other form of student financial aid authorized by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may award moneys from the Oregon Opportunity Grant program to qualified students to reward student persistence and encourage completion of degree programs at eligible post-secondary institutions
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(2) Awards made under this section are not subject to the maximum Oregon Opportunity Grant amount established under ORS 348.205. (3) The commission shall establish by rule eligibility criteria for awards made under this section. These criteria shall include, but not be limited to…
ORS 348.265 [1977 c.762 §9; 1989 c.845 §4; 2011 c.637 §149; 2013 c.747 §91; repealed by 2015 c.513 §1]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.266 Opportunity Grant Fund. (1) The Opportunity Grant Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Opportunity Grant Fund shall be credited to the fund
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(2) Moneys in the Opportunity Grant Fund shall consist of: (a) Amounts donated to the fund; (b) Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; (c) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source; and (d) Interest earned by the fund. (3)…
ORS 348.267 Marketing of tax credit. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission may hire or contract with a marketer to market the tax credits described in ORS 315.643 to taxpayers. [2018 c.108 §5]
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Note: See note under 348.266.
ORS 348.268 Scholarships for current or former members of National Guard; rules. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Community college” means a community college operated under ORS chapter 341. (b) “Good standing” means the qualified student has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Oregon Health and Science University or the community college, public university listed in OR…
ORS 348.270 Scholarships for children of public safety officers. (1) In addition to any other scholarships provided by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall award scholarships to any qualified student who is a child of a public safety officer who has suffered a qualifying death or disability
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(2) A student who wishes to receive a scholarship under this section shall submit an application in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. (3)(a) To be eligible to receive a scholarship under this section, a student must: (A) Be a child of a public safety officer who ha…
ORS 348.272 Scholarships for current or former foster children. (1) As used in this section
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(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, region…
ORS 348.280 Award of scholarships under ORS 348.270 and 348.272; rules. (1) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall
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(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…
ORS 348.282 [2005 c.831 §8; 2009 c.41 §17; 2011 c.637 §152; 2013 c.747 §95; 2013 c.768 §31; repealed by 2019 c.384 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.283 [2005 c.831 §9; 2009 c.762 §64; 2011 c.637 §153; 2013 c.747 §96; 2013 c.768 §32; 2015 c.767 §113; 2015 c.846 §4; repealed by 2019 c.384 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.285 [2011 c.358 §1; 2013 c.747 §97; repealed by 2019 c.384 §27]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 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]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.295 Scholarships for teacher candidates with experience with diverse populations; rules. (1) In addition to any other form of student financial aid authorized by law, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission may award scholarships to teacher candidates who have experience with diverse populations to use at approved educator preparation providers, as defined in ORS 342.120
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(2) Scholarships awarded under this section shall be in amounts of $12,000 each academic year, for a maximum of the equivalent of two full-time academic years. (3) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section in consultation…
ORS 348.300 [1973 c.791 §1; repealed by 1977 c.725 §8]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.303 Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative; qualifications; service requirements; penalties; reporting requirements; rules. (1) As used in this section
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(a) “Designated service site” means a rural health clinic as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(2), a rural critical access hospital as defined in ORS 442.470, a federally qualified health center as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2) or any geographic area, population group or facility…
ORS 348.305 [1969 c.624 §1; repealed by 1971 c.735 §10]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.310 [1979 c.532 §2; 2011 c.637 §155; 2013 c.747 §99; 2017 c.66 §38; repealed by 2015 c.513 §2]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.315 [1969 c.624 §2; repealed by 1971 c.735 §10]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
ORS 348.320 [1979 c.532 §4; 1987 c.660 §17; 2009 c.595 §221; 2011 c.637 §156; 2013 c.747 §100; 2015 c.846 §6; 2017 c.66 §39; repealed by 2015 c.513 §2]
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[Repealed or reserved.]