It's never too early to start exploring colleges. With over 4,000 colleges and universities across the U.S. (and 100+ in Oregon), it’s important to think about your own needs and preferences. How a college meets your academic, social, financial, and other needs is what's known as college fit.
Start by considering the following things:
For most students, the cost of college will factor into the decision about where to attend. Find out what you need to know about comparing financial aid offers.
One of the biggest concerns about college is the cost and how to pay for it. Don't be fooled by these common myths!
The type of education or training after high school you will need depends on what you want to do as a career. Explore your interests and options now, knowing that there's always room for change.
There are thousands of scholarships that will give you money for college. But your best chance of earning a scholarship is to focus on opportunities locally. Specifically, look for scholarships from:
The cost of college can seem overwhelming; however, most students don't pay full price. You can pay for college using financial aid (grants, scholarships, work-study and loans) and/or personal resources (college savings accounts and other resources).
Apprenticeships combine supervised on-the-job training experience with classroom instruction. An apprenticeship is not just a job, but a career opportunity.
Life's been busy and hard. When you're taking things one day at a time, it's hard to plan ahead for the future. So we've made it easy for you - just spend 1-2 hours per day over seven days and you'll be on your way to having a plan for education beyond high school.
There are many reasons to apply and go to college. We asked Oregonians to share some of their favorite things about college.
You’ve taken an important step in getting financial aid for college by filling out the FAFSA or ORSAA – congrats! However, you’re not done yet. Here’s what you need to do next.
