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OR SB738
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sara Gelser Blouin
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AI Summary
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Raises the age limit for tuition waiver eligibility from 25 to 40 years old for current/former foster children, adopted former foster children, and current/former homeless youth attending Oregon public universities, community colleges, or OHSU
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Expands the qualifying age range for "former foster child" status from ages 14-21 to ages 10-21, allowing those who entered foster care at younger ages to qualify
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Removes the requirement that former foster children must not have been dismissed from care before reaching 16 years of age to be eligible for the waiver
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Waiver covers tuition and all fees for up to four years of undergraduate education, reduced by federal aid scholarships/grants and Oregon Opportunity Grant awards (excluding Chafee vouchers)
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Students must complete FAFSA applications each academic year as a condition of receiving the tuition waiver
Legislative Description
Relating to waiver of tuition for qualified students.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025