Finding Funds For Oregon Students Helping Oregon Students

Finding Funds For Oregon Students Helping Oregon Students Plan and Pay for College

State and Federal Grants Private Scholarships ASPIRE and Outreach

AGENDA Financial Aid Terms Oregon. Student. Aid. gov Oregon Public Grant Programs OSAC Scholarship Application Tips For Success

Financial Aid Terms VS Need-based Aid Merit-based Aid

FAFSA Determines Expected Family Contribution (EFC) fafsa. gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal and state financial aid and many private scholarships FAFSA opens October

ORSAA Oregon Student Aid Application DACA For Oregon residents only For DACA and other undocumented students Oregon. Student. Aid. gov State of Oregon’s alternative to the FAFSA ORSAA opens October

No Payment Required Grants FAFSA ORSAA Scholarships FAFSA ORSAA Work Study FAFSA Application

Payment Required STUDENT LOANS Federal Loans • Serviced through the college financial aid office • FAFSA is the application Private Loans • Serviced through a bank, credit union, etc. • Separate loan application

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Oregon. Student. Aid. gov • Create Account • Apply for Scholarships and Grants • Accept/decline scholarships • Update personal contact info, college choice, and college major STUDENT PORTAL

Oregon Public Grant Programs

Oregon Opportunity Grant Application = FAFSA/ ORSAA Attend an eligible Oregon college/university DACA and other undocumented students may be eligible

Oregon Opportunity Grant Max award amount $2, 600 for Community College $3, 200 for 4 -year College/University Priority based on student’s EFC OSAC notifies via email *For 2018 -19 academic year. Max award amount for 2019 -20 has not yet been determined.

Oregon Promise Grant 2. 50+ GPA Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® test graduate Have a 2. 50+ cumulative GPA or higher Attend an Oregon community college within 6 months of graduation Be an Oregon resident at least 12 months prior to attending college Your eligibility may be determined by your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC criteria is subject to change.

Oregon Promise Grant Complete Oregon Promise Grant Application AND Complete the STUDENT PORTAL Oregon. Student. Aid. gov FAFS or A ORSAA

Oregon Promise Grant

Other Grant Programs

CHAFEE Education and Training Voucher Grant Federal Grant for current and former foster youth Opens Nov. 1 st each year. Must complete the application and the FAFSA each year Oregon. Student. Aid. gov

Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance Eligibility Current Air or National Guard Member Application Requirements Oregon. Student. Aid. gov

Other Grant Programs Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant Student Child Care Grant Oregon. Student. Aid. gov

OSAC Scholarship Program 600 + Scholarships OVER $17 Million Awarded Average award is $4, 500 3, 700+ Awardees

OSAC Scholarship Program Opens November st 1 Early Bird Deadline: February 15 Final Deadline: March 1 If error free, enter a drawing for $1, 000 Scholarship. Must be submitted by 5: 00 pm (PST) Application and all required documents must be submitted by 5: 00 pm (PST)

Scholarship Programs Ford Scholars Oregon Public or Nonprofit College Entering college Freshman OR transferring junior from community college Plan to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree Ford Sons & Daughters For dependents of employees of Roseburg Forest Products fordscholarships@tfff. org | (541) 485 -6211 | www. tfff. org

Scholarship Programs Ford Re. Start Be less than halfway through the completion of degree program 25+ Oregon Public or Nonprofit College For adults, age 25 years or older, beginning or returning to postsecondary education Plan to obtain AA or BA Degree Ford Opportunity • Single parents "head of household" with custody of dependents • Must have at least one year remaining to complete degree fordscholarships@tfff. org | (541) 485 -6211 | www. tfff. org

OSAC Scholarships Oregon Teacher Scholars • Enrolled in a teacher licensure program • Oregon four year public and nonprofit colleges • $5, 000 award amount Trail Blazers • Graduates of Oregon High Schools • Strong Community Service • GPA: 2. 00+ • Up to $2, 500 award

OSAC Scholarships Franz and Kathryn Stenzel II • Non-traditional, first-generation students, and students approaching final year • Non-medical majors • $5, 000 award amount Franz and Kathryn Stenzel • • Graduates of Oregon high schools Major: Medicine GPA: High School 2. 75+, College 2. 50+ $5, 000 award amount

OSAC Scholarships Seneca Sawmill Company • • Graduating high school seniors Oregon or California residents Additional essay required Up to $10, 000 award Fred Fields • Industrial Engineering, Business or CTE majors • Oregon Community Colleges only • Automatically renewable • $4, 000 - $10, 000 award amount

OSAC Scholarship Application Requirements Student Profile 4 Personal Statements Activities Chart Transcripts Specific Documents & Essays Oregon. Student. Aid. gov

OSAC Scholarship Application 4 Personal Statements What are your specific educational plans and career goals and why? What inspires you to achieve them? What have you done for your family or community that you care about the most and why? Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it. Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?

OSAC Scholarship Application Activities Chart SCHOOL & COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (Community or Family) PAID WORK HISTORY

OSAC Scholarship Application Transcripts Missing or Incomplete Only reason for rejected OSAC scholarship application High School Seniors: available in January or February College Students: include grades through fall term Home-schooled Students: additional requirements

Tips for Success

Search for scholarships in multiple locations High School College/Career Center Colleges (Including Department) Local Search: Employers, Foundations, Service Orgs National Search: Horatio Alger, Coca-Cola

Do not pay for search tools- use the free ones! Fastweb fastweb. com College Board bigfuture. collegeboard. org Career Information Systems (CIS) Oregoncis. uoregon. edu Federal Student Aid Student. Aid. ed. gov

Explore your assets Academics Extra Curricular Activities Unique Skills, Strengths, Accomplishments

Consider the following when writing your personal essays or personal statements Answer the question Consider the reader Be original, creative, and honest Don’t repeat information (like your GPA) Be clear about academic and career goals Be careful about using too much humor

Be comfortable promoting yourself How are you unique? What are your leadership qualities? How do you take initiative? What recognitions have you received? What are your passions?

Carefully proofread and get feedback for your essays and applications Print it out and read it out loud, slowly Read backwards sentence by sentence Take a break and review it again Have someone else proofread

Prepare for interviews Remember your audience Reread your application and personal statements Arrive early Make a positive first impression ü Be yourself ü Shake hands firmly ü Remember names ü Establish eye contact ü Display confident body language

Additional Resources and Support

Financial Aid Federal Education Tax Credits American Opportunity Tax Credit Lifetime Learning Credit Up to $2, 500 annually Up to $2, 000 annually IRS. gov

OSAC Outreach and Resources Oregon. Student. Aid. gov/Outreach Request a Presentation Register for Online Webinars Watch You. Tube Channel Videos @OSACOregon Order Printed Posters, Brochures, and Handouts Follow Facebook and Twitter

MISSION: ASPIRE is the State of Oregon’s mentoring program, helping students statewide to plan for, and access, education and training beyond high school.

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