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Lottery Supported Scholarship

Oregon Opportunity Grant

Opening the Doors to Higher Education

Helping Thousands of Oregonians Pursue Their Dreams

Most Oregonians are aware that their lottery play helps finance public schools across the state; however, many assume that funding stops at grade 12 with our public high schools. What’s less well known is that Lottery support doesn’t stop there! It also helps fund many scholarships, opening the doors to higher education for many deserving students who might not otherwise have the opportunity at attend.

The Oregon Opportunity Grant is just one of the programs that your lottery dollars help support. Coordinated by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), this grant program is the largest financial aid program supporting college affordability and its importance for Oregonians. It’s a needs-based program that has helped thousands of students statewide fulfill their dream of attending college and pursuing their dream careers.

If you know a student who hopes to attend community college or pursue a four-year degree in Oregon, but who is wondering how they will pay for it, encourage them to apply. More information is available through the Office of Student Access and Completion, including a short video on the application process. Their advice to students who aren’t sure if they qualify is to apply anyway! It just might be the first step on the road to an even brighter future.

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What the Heck is “HECC”…?

Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission

The HECC is the primary state entity responsible for ensuring pathways to postsecondary education success for Oregonians statewide. And HECC has a vision!

“HECC envisions a future in which all Oregonians—and especially those whom our systems have underserved and marginalized—benefit from the transformational power of high-quality postsecondary education and training.”

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Oregon Tech specializes in fields that are highly in demand. With funding from Oregon Lottery, student graduate with endless options.

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Featured Games

Scratch-Its

Seven

Forget about searching under cushions or rifling through old coat pockets; your treasure hunt starts right here with Seven! This isn’t your average Scratch-it; it’s a journey into the realm of everyone’s favorite lucky number. For just $5, you could uncover the a “7” or a “77” symbol and unveil fabulous prizes — maybe even that top prize of $77,777! Roll the dice, cross your fingers, and let the magic of the number 7 inspire your play. Buy Seven Scratch-its at your favorite retailer today and let the fun begin!

Scratch-Its

Living Large

All your life, you’ve been told to dream big. The bigger the better, your mother used to say. As big as a skyscraper. As big as a circus tent. Maybe even, dare we say, as big as an elephant. Now, at last, those big dreams might be at your fingertips and as close as your favorite convenience store. Living Large is the Scratch-it that costs peanuts but can pay plenty. Pick up this $2 ticket and you can crack open a peanut to claim the prize that comes with it. Find the stack of coins and you can win the whole trunk-full of prizes! If you win, make sure to thank your mom. Like an elephant, you know she never forgets.

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Bunches of $50 or $100

Are you ready to indulge in a grape escape like no other? Introducing ‘Bunches of $50 or $100’ — the Scratch-it sensation that’s ripe for the picking! Leave the fruitless searches behind because this juicy ticket makes it simple: you’ll play for a chance at plump prizes of $50 or $100 — and that’s all! With every scratch, you’ll uncover the potential to sweeten your day with some serious cash. For just $10, you’ll be treated to a bunch of fun and excitement as you match your numbers to the winning numbers on the ticket. So, why settle for loose change when you can harvest a bunch of cash? Grab your ticket today and let the grape adventure begin!

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Cash Game

Step right up, folks! Welcome to Cash Game, where every scratch is a chance to hit the jackpot and be the star of your own imaginary game show! Forget all those dated TV game shows; this Scratch-it is where the real excitement happens. For just $10, you could be on your way to claiming the dazzling top prize of $100,000! With a glitzy red and gold design reminiscent of Hollywood’s opulent golden age, Cash Game could be your ticket to a world of wealth and wonder. Get your shot at fortune with Cash Game today (and perhaps a shot at the Second Chance drawing tomorrow)!

Scratch-Its

In the Money

Who needs a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when you can dive headfirst into a sea of cash with “In the Money” Scratch-its? Feel the suspense as you scratch your way through the waves of green and blue, searching for your ticket to fortune! With a $50,000 top prize waiting to be claimed, “In the Money” could bring you one step closer to a little bit of financial fun. Don’t wait for luck to find you; grab your Scratch-its at your nearest Lottery retailer today!