Help for Students and Learners

Not sure where to start in your college and career process? You can find numerous links and starting points here. We also offer assistance to students of closed private institutions, Oregonians experiencing a layoff, and others.

Help With Financial Aid, College, and Career Planning

The OregonStudentAid.gov website includes resources and guidance for high school students, college students, adult learners, foster youth, counselors, and others. Click on the links below for the resources that would serve you best.

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Apply for Financial Aid in Oregon

Financial aid can help you afford your education after high school. Go to OregonStudentAid.gov to apply for grants and scholarships, get help completing financial aid applications, and learn about preparing for college, training, and careers.

Help for Students of Private Institutions, Including Closed Schools

Visit our Students of Private Institutions page to learn consumer protection tips, get guidance when a school closes, and more.

Request Transcripts from a Closed School

Visit our Students of Private Institutions page for guidance on how to request transcripts from a closed schools.

Find Consumer Alerts

Visit our Consumer Alerts page for time-sensitive news and alerts about the status of private institutions.

Help for Workers during a Layoff

Visit our Layoff Resources for Workers and Employers page. For additional assistance, email the Oregon Dislocated Worker Unit at hecc.dw-oregon@hecc.oregon.gov.

File a Student Complaint

Learn about the student complaint process related to a community college, private career school, public university, or financial aid program, or to a private college, university, or online degree program.

Additional Resources

HECC Resources

Outreach, Publications, and Webinars on HECC Office of Student Access and Completion Financial aid Opportunities: find webinars, publications, and outreach opportunities to help you better understand financial aid options.

Partner Resources

Help for Veterans

Search a national directory of approved institutions offering veteran benefits.
Explore federal benefits and resources available to help veterans in Oregon, including transitioning to civilian jobs and continuing education.
Explore veteran services available through the Oregon Employment Department.

Student Loan Help for Oregonians

Having issues with your student loan servicer? Oregon now has a Student Loan Ombuds located in the Department of Consumer and Business Services. Oregon's Student Loan Ombuds can help borrowers resolve disputes with their loan servicer and make sure loan servicers are in compliance with the law. The Student Loan Help web page also includes links to recent news and resources related to student loans.