Oregon Student Association

Statement: Oregon Student Association to Close Doors After Nearly 50 Years of Student Advocacy. Read more here: orstudents.org/news/osaclosure

"The Higher Education Coordinating Commission says the tight budget constraints outlined by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek put public universities, community colleges and students in difficult financial positions." opb.org/article/2024/0…

"A directive by Gov. Tina Kotek that state agencies keep their requests for new funding in the 2025-27 biennium to a minimum has stoked alarm from higher education advocates, who argue the cap could be detrimental to an already underfunded college system." oregonlive.com/education/2024…

Support for José's Family and Joseph's Recovery @OregonStudents gofund.me/335876e1

Support funds will be shared between Joseph, José's partner, and José's family to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, flights for families, and beyond. There is really an immense need for support. Thank you to everyone who has supported so far. ❤️‍🩹

🧵 STATEMENT: Dear OSA community, please read our statement regarding a tragic car accident involving two OSA staff members, José Zapata and Joseph Cruz. Please consider making a donation to support their families here: gofund.me/e4f423f1

Every student in Oregon, no matter who they are or where they come from, should be able to attend college and earn a degree. This initial investment is just the start of a program to break down the barriers that have kept too many Oregonians from succeeding in higher education.

#HigherEd in Oregon is celebrating #PellTurns50! Did you receive a Pell Grant? Join the celebration by sharing your Pell story: doublepell.org/pell-voices/sh…. #OR4Pell #PowerofPell @Oregon_Alliance @OregonStudents @ORCommColleges

Did you receive a Pell Grant? Join the celebration by telling your Pell story and by calling on Congress to restore Pell’s purchasing power to create opportunity for all students. doublepell.org/take-action/ #doublethepell #doublepell

The #PellGrant is the federal government’s main tool for making #HigherEd more affordable & accessible, but due to disinvestment & rising costs, it doesn’t have the same impact as it did 50 years ago.

Happy 50th birthday, Pell Grant! Since its inception, nearly 2 and a half million Oregon students have benefited from over 6 BILLION dollars in grant funding. #PellTurns50 #OR4Pell #powerofpell #doublethepell #doublepell

Amazing work from the legislature to promote equity in higher education access, let’s keep the ball rolling!

Join the 2022 OSERA Symposium happening now! #orpol #wesaygay #pride2022 instagram.com/stories/oregon…

So excited to have you and @IamTravisNelson at the 2022 OSERA Symposium! Thank you so much for speaking today! #WeSayGay #pride2022

#orpol @ASPSU @ASUOgov @ASOSUgov @ASWOU

Apply to attend OSCC Conference 2022 on Zoom from May 13th to May 15th! This conference is a place of community for BIPOC students around the state as well as a symposium for workshops and speakers that will address issues that these students are facing. orstudents.org/osccon/

Are you a local student interested in gaining practical skills for a career in Oregon politics? Applications for the Willamette Valley Legislative Fellowship open today! The WVLF gives fellows the opportunity to formulate policy, build valuable campaign experience, and more.

This is why we have to both cancel student debt and make public higher ed either free or actually affordable. And we have to do it now.

Calling all students, especially in the mid-valley! If you would like legislators to hear about how higher education can be improved and made more accessible, come to these hearings at UO and WOU on April 25th and 26th at 5:30 PM. #orpol @alonsonhli_leon