Finding Fund$ for Oregon Students
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Finding Fund$ for Oregon Students
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Finding Fund$ for Oregon Students. Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) The state student financial aid agency. 2009-10 Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG) Scholarship Administration Targeted programs for foster youth, student parents, rural health practitioners, and more… ASPIRE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Finding Fund$
for Oregon Students
Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC)
The state student financial aid agency
2009-10
Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG)
Scholarship Administration
Targeted programs for foster youth, student parents, rural health practitioners, and more…
ASPIRE (Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone)
www.GetCollegeFunds.org
Oregon Opportunity Grant
File your FAFSA early to apply Indicate the Oregon college you plan to attend
or those you are considering on your FAFSA Maximum award depends on 2-year or 4-year
school and if full or half time student Get an estimate of your grant and your EFC
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Estimators
www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
www.GetCollegeFunds.org
www.FinAid.org
OSAC Scholarships
www.GetCollegeFunds.org
What’s New
Complete the entire application (eApp) online!
Workbook & worksheet - no paper application
Extra documents are not required to be submitted with eApp
Export eApp data to other online scholarship applications
Join Twitter.com/OSAC
Sections:
1. High School by County
2. Academic and career interest and specific populations
3. Member Organizations / Employers
4. Index of Donor Named Scholarships
Scholarship Search Workbook
Workbook Toolbar
Scholarship Search Online
www.GetCollegeFunds.org
Additional Information & Document Required
Apply for Scholarships www.GetCollegeFunds.org
Student Access to eApp Data – Update your eApp to complete it before submitting to OSAC
– Print your application
– Verify whether OSAC accepted your application
– Check if you have been awarded a scholarship, and if awarded, accept it online
– Update your personal information
– Copy (refresh) prior year’s eApp data to update
Check regularly! Primary means of receiving OSAC notifications about your eApp!
E-Student Profile
Enter each Activity under the categories:
A. School Activities
B. Volunteer Activities (Community/Family)
C. Paid Work History
Include:• Dates• Hours (Time spent)• Responsibilities/Accomplishments
• (15 words)
OSAC Activities Chart
Personal Statements
150 words or 1,000 Characters
1. Explain your career aspirations and your educational plan to meet these goals.
2. Describe a challenge or obstacle you faced in the last ten years. What did you learn about yourself from this experience?
3. Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it.
4. Explain how you have helped your family or made your community a better place to live. Please provide specific examples.
Transcripts
OSAC application requires:
– Graduating high school seniors submit transcripts that reflect grades through December/January
– College students submit transcript that includes all work through fall semester/term
If sending a hard copy, blacken first 5 digits of SSN for security purposes
# 1 reason for a rejected OSAC application: A missing or incomplete transcript
OSAC Scholarship Deadlines
Tuesday, January 19 eApp Review begins
Tuesday, February 16 Priority deadline for Early Bird Scholarship
– Opportunity to correct errors– If error-free, drawing for $500 scholarship
Monday, March 1 FINAL deadline
– eApp and paper apps must be received at OSAC– Postmarks are not accepted
Check your e-Student Profile for application status
Get inspiration from your activities chart
Answer the question
Consider the reader
Don’t repeat information (like your GPA)
Cute doesn’t always cut it
Be clear & purposeful about your academic/career goals
Tip: Writing Essays
Tip: Don’t be shy
In what ways are you unique?
What are your leadership qualities?
How do you take initiative?
Any special recognition?
Tie your past and present with your future
Put YOU on paper
Passion with a purpose
Tip: Get help and feedback
Friends and family
Office/job associates
Professors/teachers
Learning resource centers
Writing centers
Tip: What scholarship committees consider
Academics– GPA, course rigor, and test scores
Outside the classroom– Volunteer activities, leadership, work, etc.
Life experiences– Serving your community by helping your
family
– Tell your unique story using your transcript, short essay answers, and activities chart
How to learn more …
College financial aid office
High school counselor / ASPIRE program Federal student aid information center
– 1-800-433-3243
– www.finaid.org
“Opportunities” booklets
GetCollegeFunds.org
ASPIREOregon.org
CollegeGoalOregon.org
Collegenightinor.org
OregonOpportunities.gov
OSAC – 800-452-8807
ASPIRE Program – 541-687-7400
Resources
Use all your resources to maximize $$
Follow the instructions
Meet deadlines
Spell check & proofread
Order correct transcript(s)
Reflect your best work
Submit all required documents and keep copies for yourself
Check your e-Student Profile regularly
Final Tips to Remember!
