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Oregon Promise

Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high schoool graduates. Oregon Promise is for students with a 2.5 or higher unwighted GPA by the end of their time in high school. Oregon Promise eligibility is determined each year by the Oregon State Legislature. I encourage ALL students eligible to apply...because determination of eligibility does not occur until after applications are usually due.

Oregon Promise Step By Step (English)

Instrucciones para llenar la aplicación de Oregon Promise (Spanish)

Help Completing The Common Application

Pacific University is offering HELP COMPLETING THE COMMON APP! Students do not need to apply to Pacific University or sign up to attend either! They just need to click on the session they want to attend, and it'll get you onto the Zoom meeting.

The link for the sessions is here: https://www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/admissions-events/pacu-pop-ups

These zoom sessions are designed for current high school seniors. During these study hall sessions, an admissions counselor will be available to help answer questions about the many different topics such as:

CommonApp: How to fill it out and get a fee waiver college essay

College Essay: How to start it and what to write

Applications: Are there any missing documents? What else do I need to submit?

Timelines: Am I on track?

General Questions about college

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Tuesdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Wednesdays 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Thursdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Fridays 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (Pacific Time)

Saturdays 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific Time)

not available 11/14/2020

How to complete the Common Application Step by Step - VIDEOS

Part 1: Set up and College Selection (3 mins 6 sec)

Part 2: Profile (5 mins 50 sec)

Part 3: Family (2 mins 14 sec)

Part 4: Education (8 mins 16 sec)

Part 5: Testing (1 min 52 sec)

Part 6: Activities (2 mins 20 sec)

Part 7: College - Specific Supplements (2 mins 52 sec)

CLASS OF 2023

Important College Planning Information

College Planning - Organization and Getting Started - Featured Resources

Google Doc: It's A Plan College Workbook - Stay organized with your post-high school plans! This Google Doc workbook has tabs for college and scholarship application information, deadlines, and more. Using the link above prompts users to create a copy in their Google Drive so it's ready to use.

Oregon Goes to College App - YES! Stay on track and store the information you need, including a secure area for passwords and Social Security numbers. There's an app for that! Available for iOS and Android.

Financial Aid Videos

Understanding Financial Aid Virtual Presentation - FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW (ENGLISH)

Comprensión de la presentación virtual de ayuda financiera- Presentación de ayuda financiera - Español

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAFSA? Federal Student Aid Contact Information - Federal website to help students/parents understand federal financial aid OR Call 1-800-4-FEDAID (1-800-433-3243)

ORSAA STEP-BY-STEP PRSAA Directions in English / Spanish

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ORSAA? Contact OSAC with questions: ORSAAhelp@hecc.oregon.gov or 800-452-8807. Support available Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.

CSS Profile: The CSS Profile is an additional financial aid application required by about 200 colleges. Use this CSS Profile Step-by-Step Guide to fill it out.

OREGON Gear Up updates a state-wide Calendar for students to see upcoming events. It's worth taking a look and then check back throughout the year and see what has been added.

College and Scholarship Organization Financial

College Planning Website: Oregon Goes to College - It's A Plan! Great resources for students and families.

College and Scholarship Organization Worksheet - One way to compare colleges and the scholarships they have to offer.