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I I need help finding info
about schools.
I’d like to get some
training, but where?
College,me?
Options Beyond High School
Why go on after high school?
Expand Critical Thinking & Knowledge
Labor Market Favors More
Education
Greater Income & Job Security
More Career Options
Community Colleges
Private Career Schools
Out-of-State Schools
Oregon Public Universities
Private Colleges &
Universities
Apprenticeships
What are my options?
Distance Learning
Military Academies
Private Career Schools
Admissions Processes & Costs of
Attendance Vary
Proprietary,For-profit Entities
Vocational Technical Schools
Certificate Programs
Private Career Schools
► DePaul Industries Training Ctr., Portland
► American Denturist College, Eugene
► Phagans’ School of Hair Design, multiple
► Ashland Institute of Massage
► Hot Rod Betties Tattoo School, Salem
► NW School of Animal Massage, Portland
► Bookkeeping Career Institute, Portland
► Wyo Tech, Laramie, Wyoming
► Nascar Technical Institute, Mooresville, NC
Be a Good Researcher
► Confirm preferred certification with potential employers
► Compare private career school programs to community college programs
► Ask about federal financial aid
► Investigate transferability of earned credits
► Verify school is licensed by Oregon Dept. of Education: www.ode.state.or.us
► Research employment & wage trends at: www.olmis.org
Oregon Community Colleges
Certificate Programs
Oregon Community College Associationwww.OCCA17.com
Associate DegreesOregon Transfer
Degrees
Apprenticeship Programs
2-year public colleges
Apprenticeship Programs
► 20% of apprenticeship applicants selected
► All Oregon community colleges have apprenticeship programs
► Link to a community college apprenticeship program at the OR Bureau of Labor & Industry website:
www.oregon.gov/boli/ATD/pages/communitycollegesapprenticeshiplinks.asp
Academic Preparation
is Key
Classroom & On-the-Job
Training
Pay Increases as One Learns
Non-union & Union
Opportunities
Apprenticeship Programs
► Bricklaying/Masonry, Mt. Hood CC
► Electrician Technologies, Clackamas CC
► Data Communications Installation, Linn-Benton CC
► Carpentry, Lane CC
► Ironworker, Mt. Hood CC
► Construction Trades, Portland CC
► Plumbing, Chemeketa CC
► Sheet Metal, Lane CC
Oregon Community Colleges17 schools with 60 sites statewide
Blue Mountain CCCentral Oregon CCChemeketa CC*Clackamas CCClatsop CCColumbia Gorge CCKlamath CC Lane CCLinn-Benton CC
Mt. Hood CCOregon Coast CCPortland CCRogue CCSouthwestern CC*Tillamook Bay CCTreasure Valley CC*Umpqua CC
* Dorms onsite
Oregon Public Universities
www.ous.edu
Admissions Requirements:• Competitive GPA• ACT or SAT Scores• Course Rigor• Application Deadline
Undergraduate & Graduate
Degrees
Enrollment:3,800 to 30,000
Students
Not All Applicants Admitted
► Eastern Oregon University
► Oregon Health & Sciences University
► Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech)
► Oregon State University
► Portland State University
► Southern Oregon University
► University of Oregon
► Western Oregon University
www.ous.edu
Oregon Public Universities
Private Colleges & Universities
www.CommonApp.org
Admissions Requirements:• Competitive GPA• ACT or SAT Scores• Course Rigor• Application Deadline
Undergraduate & Graduate
Degrees
May Require: Recommendations
& Essays
May Require:SAT Subject Tests
Regionally Accredited and Nonprofit Birthingway College of MidwiferyConcordia UniversityCorban UniversityGeorge Fox UniversityLewis & Clark CollegeLinfield CollegeMarylhurst UniversityMount Angel Seminary
Pacific UniversityReed CollegeUniversity of PortlandWarner Pacific UniversityWestern SeminaryWestern States UniversityWillamette University
Oregon Private Colleges & Universities
Multnomah University National College of Natural MedicineNorthwest Christian University Oregon College of Art & CraftOregon College of Oriental MedicinePacific NW College of Art
Oregon Independent Colleges Associationwww.oaicu.org
Military Options► Military Academies
► Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)– Scholarships available to high school seniors– Some academic requirements depending upon
branch of service– Living allowances while in college– Enter military as an officer after college
► Direct enlistment after high school– Students should speak to recruiters from all
branches of service– Access to specialized training may be enhanced
by community college credit
Military Options
► U.S Air Force Academy► U.S. Naval Academy► U.S Military Academy► U.S Coast Guard► Oregon National Guard
College Athletics for Students► Students wishing to participate at Division I NCAA and NAIA college level need special attention
► Opportunities at Division II and Division III level schools have fewer requirements in order to play
Contact school counselor or coach for guidance
http://www.ncaa.org
Choosing a School
Is this school a good fit for me?
Things to consider:
School Ranking
Programs of Study
Admission Requirements
Location
Financial Aid
Cost
Student Population
Faculty/Student Ratio
Tests
► SAT/ACT recommended spring of junior year► Required by most public/private schools► Required by many scholarship programs► Schools may require SAT subject tests
**Must take SAT by the end of Semester 1 of Senior year to receive Honors Diploma at Dayton
Financial Aid
Grants & Scholarships● Financial Need, Academics, Talent, Major,
Geography, Experience
Loans● Federal● Private
Work Study● Financial Need● 10-20 Hours/Week
OSACOffice of Student Access and Completion
http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/
Here to help Oregon students pursue their college and career goals. With OSAC, you can:
● Get Financial Aid - FAFSA - opens 10/1/16● Access Grants
○ Oregon Opportunity Grant○ Apply for Grants » File FAFSA
● Apply for OSAC Scholarships - Opens 11/1/16○ Application○ Catalog
Oregon Opportunity Grant► Complete FAFSA
► Awarded to Oregon residents attending Oregon schools
► Based on financial need
► Approx. $111 million available for 2013-15
www.OregonStudentAid.gov
Oregon Promise► The Oregon Promise application will open by October 10, 2016.
Funding for Oregon Promise for the 2017-18 academic year is subject to Oregon Legislative approval. More information will be available in spring 2017.
What is Oregon Promise?Oregon Promise is a state grant program that covers some or all of the tuition at any Oregon community college. Oregon Promise is for recent Oregon high school graduates and GED recipients who enroll in an Oregon community college within six months of graduation.
Who is eligible?You must meet all of the following criteria:
● Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED recipient● Have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher● Enroll at least half-time at an Oregon community college within 6 months of high school
graduation or GED completion● Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in community college
www.OregonStudentAid.gov
Complete the FAFSA► Allows Schools to Offer:
- Federal, State, Private Grants & Scholarships - Federal Work Study - Federal Loans
► Computes Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
► Required for many Scholarships and the Oregon Opportunity Grant
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
https://fafsa.ed.gov/