Oregon Goes to 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.

What will you do this summer? These summer programs provided by colleges and organizations across Oregon will teach you something new, build your leadership skills, help you explore careers and of course, have fun!

The Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC) is the go-to place for financial aid for Oregon students. In addition to over $17 million in scholarships, they offer a variety of grants, which is money for college that does not need to be paid back.

Joining the Military is a big decision; you should think carefully and talk with your family or a trusted adult as well as representatives from the Military as you consider your options.

Students who want to study art, theater, music or dance in college have many choices. Use these guiding questions to help determine which option might be best for you.

It's time to apply for college! In addition to uninterrupted time to complete your application and access to an Internet-connected computer, you will need a variety of information and documents.

Confused by financial aid forms? You're not alone. Use these four resources to get help in completing the FAFSA or ORSAA.

It's never too early to start exploring colleges. Think about the characteristics of a school that would be a good fit for you—with over 4,000 colleges and universities across the U.S. (and 100+ in Oregon), there will be several that will be a good fit! Start by considering the following things:

Financial aid is money to help pay for college. Seniors and current college students should keep track of these dates and complete forms on time in order to get the most money possible.