OR HB3025

Restructures Oregon Opportunity Grant program to have the Higher Education Coordinating Commission award grants based on institution type, enrollment level, and financial need analysis rather than the previous cost-sharing formula between student, family, federal government, and state

Expands grant eligibility to include students in eligible non-degree programs, with the commission required to adopt rules defining which credit and noncredit programs qualify and how award amounts are calculated

Requires qualified students to have been Oregon residents for at least 12 months prior to enrollment and adds restriction excluding students admitted to the U.S. specifically for enrollment in higher education programs

Prioritizes current and former foster children for grants when funding is insufficient, and prohibits reducing grants for students with greater financial need at a higher proportion than reductions for students with less financial need

Takes effect for the 2026-2027 academic year, with option to delay non-degree program awards until 2027-2028 to align with federal initiatives