OAR 274-036-0220: Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must be: (1) A veteran; (2) An Oregon resident; (3) Enrolled in an approved program; (4) Unable to complete their academic or training program within the expected completion period due to the unavailability of one or more required courses or training hours; or. (5) Has debt on a student account that does not exceed $5,000 and prevents enrollment in future terms or; (6) Is experiencing a financial hardship impacting the veterans’ ability to continue their program of academic or training progress due to, but not limited to: (a) Loss of employment or reduction in work hours of the veteran or a member of their household. (b) Increase in housing costs such as unexpected moving expenses, increased rent, or unexpected home repairs. (c) Unplanned medical or dental expenses. (d) Loss of transportation or unexpected auto repair expenses. (e) New or increased childcare expenses. (f) Decrease or loss of federal or state benefits including Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Compensation or Pension benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). (7) Otherwise making satisfactory academic or training progress in an approved program.