Estimation of the Cost of an Oregon Promise

Authors

George A. Erickcek, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment ResearchFollow

DOI

10.17848/rpt199

Issue Date

April 10, 2013

Abstract

This report offers an estimate of the cost of a statewide scholarship program for the State of Oregon that has a similar program structure as the existing Kalamazoo Promise. It is assumed that the proposed Oregon scholarship program would begin in the fall of 2013, and the full cost of the scholarship would not occur until 2016 when four years of scholarship-eligible students are enrolled in college. This report includes estimates on the scholarship costs, as well as, costs associated with administering the scholarship program.

Sponsorship

Oregon Student Access Commission

Subject Areas

EDUCATION; Postsecondary education; Postsecondary access; Promise scholarships