It's never too early to start exploring colleges. Students should think about the characteristics of a school that would be a good fit for them—with over 4,000 colleges and universities across the U.S. (and 100+ in Oregon), there will be several that will be a good match! Students should start by considering the following things:
For the sixth year in a row, Oregon 12th graders are focused on applying for college and financial aid during the month of November. Oregon College Application Week and College Cash Campaign events will be held at 120 high schools across the state, with the potential to reach more than 20,000 students. The goal: to support seniors in completing applications for postsecondary education or training and financial aid with the support of caring adults during the school day.
Across the country, the class of 2017 left $2.3 billion in financial aid on the table by not filling out the FAFSA. Luckily, schools across Oregon are providing hands-on help to students and families to complete the FAFSA or ORSAA as part of Oregon's College Cash Campaign (CCC).
