The Oregon Student Association is a statewide, student-led advocacy and organizing nonprofit. OSA was established in 1975 to represent, serve, and protect the collective interests of students in post-secondary education in Oregon. We represent over 80,000 students and work to make a quality education more affordable and accessible for all Oregonians.
Unlike most nonprofit organizations, the Oregon Student Association is run, led, and directed by students. The professional staff of OSA report to its students, ensuring the needs of students are always the priorities of the organization. Students select the issues, strategy, and outcomes of everything that OSA does, while its professional staff executes the day-to-day operations.
The Oregon Student Association is a membership organization, meaning it principally serves and is governed by its member campuses. OSA currently has five members: Portland State University, University of Oregon, Central Oregon Community College, Lane Community College, and Western Oregon University. Opportunities for students to get involved in legislative advocacy are regularly announced through their website and social media accounts.