Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Oregon Student Assistance Commission

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Varies
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be a resident of Oregon.
  4. Must plan to attend or be attending a licensed school in Oregon that participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs.
  5. Must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure program.
  6. Must enroll on a full-time basis in a program that is at least 9 months long or requires 900 or more clock hours.
  7. Must be a high school graduate or older.
  8. Must demonstrate significant financial need.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This grant is available to Oregon residents who are currently attending or planning to attend a licensed school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure in Oregon. The student must enroll full time and demonstrate financial need.

Application requirements for the Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program are:

  • FAFSA
Additional Information: The Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program is a state program, administered through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission, established to provide financial assistance to residents of Oregon who are attending a licensed school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure in Oregon. The award is based on the financial need of the student. Because of limited funds, only students with a significant need for financial help receive Barber and Hairdresser Grants. The number of Grants awarded depends on interest earned through state Barber and Hairdresser funds. Students selected for an award will be notified by the school. Eligible student must not be: currently in prison; concurrently enrolled in high school and the beauty or barbering program; in default on any Title IV funds, including Stafford loans.

Award Amount: Varies, based on the amount of funding available but typically ranges from $100 to $1,500 annually with an average grant award of $1,000, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

To apply for this award, students must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. The FAFSA must be completed as soon as possible after January 1. Each participating college may require additional application materials. Students should contact the institution's financial aid office for additional details on how to apply. Applications and any additional required information must be received by the school the student plans to attend no later than February 1 of the award year.
About Oregon Student Assistance Commission:
Contact Information: Susan Degen, Grant administrator
Address: 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, Oregon 97401
Email: awardinfo@osac.state.or.us , awardinfo@osac.state.or.us

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