Who knows how to apply for free community college in Oregon?

I’ve heard that Oregon offers free community college, and I’m interested in learning more. Can someone explain how the application process works and any specific eligibility criteria?

The scholarship you're referring to is likely the Oregon Promise Grant, which offers financial aid for Oregonians to attend community college. Applying for Oregon Promise involves a few steps:

1. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application) on time. The grant requires that you complete and submit your state or federal financial aid application (depending on your residencies status) by the relevant deadline.

2. Apply for the Oregon Promise Grant directly. This involves filling out an application form available on the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) website.

As for eligibility criteria, there are several you'll need to meet:

1. Must be an Oregon resident: You'll likely need to provide proof of residency as part of the application process.

2. Must have graduated high school or completed a GED: These should have been done either less than six months before being enrolled in a community college, or no more than two years before applying for the grant.

3. Maintain a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher: If you've completed a GED, you need to have achieved a score of 145 or higher on each test.

4. Must be enrolling in a community college within 6 months of graduating high school or passing the GED.

5. You shouldn't have more than 90 college credits completed.

Remember, as with any financial aid, it's always a good idea to complete the application process as early as possible. This will give you time to correct any errors or miscommunications that might arise.