Pocket Planner OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIRE ......2016-2017 OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIRE...
Transcript of Pocket Planner OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIRE ......2016-2017 OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIRE...
ASPIRE is the State of Oregon’s mentoring program to help students
access education and training beyond high school.
College PocketPlanner
2016-2017OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIREOregonStudentAid.gov/ChafeeETV
10/03/16 Douglas County (Roseburg High School)10/04/16 Southern Oregon/Northern California (Southern Oregon University)10/06/16 Central Oregon (Redmond High School)10/18/16 Boise National (Expo Idaho)10/23- 24/16 Portland National (Oregon Convention Center)10/24/16 Salem Area (Chemeketa Community College)10/24/16 Portland Performing (Portland Art Museum Mark Building)4/01/17 Boise Spring (Boise State University)4/30/17 Portland Spring (U of O, The Chiles Center)
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9/01/1610/07/1611/03/1612/21/162/10/174/07/175/09/17
SATTest Dates Registration Deadlines
9/20/1610/25/1611/22/161/10/172/28/174/25/175/24/17
9/10/1610/22/1612/10/162/11/174/08/176/10/17
ACTTest Dates Registration Deadlines
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The College Pocket Planner is produced by the Chafee grant for former foster youth, which provides federally funded awards up to $3,5000. Students can apply at any time. For eligibility, instructions, and the Chafee ETG application, visit OregonStudentAid.gov/chafeeETV
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Review Transcript: Are you on track for graduation?
Register and take ACT and/or SAT
Complete OSAC Personal Statements and Activity Charts
Complete FAFSA: Opens October 1
Review Student Aid Report (SAR) and make FAFSA
corrections
Begin submitting scholarship applications
Begin submitting college applications; monitor deadlines
Attend financial aid nights, workshops and events
APRIL TO MAY
Notify all schools of your decision
Accept financial aid awards
Write thank you notes to scholarship donors
Take community college placement test
JUNE TO AUGUST
Respond to all mail/email from your selected college
Create online school account
Register for housing, orientation, and classes
Tour chosen campus
JANUARY TO MARCH
Complete OSAC Scholarship application
Activities CHART
Essays
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Complete Oregon Promise application (Those looking
to attend community college)
Submit application to at least 3 colleges
Apply for additional grants and scholarships offered
by selected college
Check your email and the OSAC Student Portal for
notifications year round
Early Bird: February 15
Final Deadline: March 1 by 5:00pm
SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER
Start your OSAC Personal Statements and Activity Chart
Review high school transcript: Are you on track for
graduation?
Register and take PLAN or PSAT
Prep for ACT and/or SAT
Attend college presentations at your High School
Attend career/college fairs
Attend financial aid nights, workshops, and events
Explore scholarship opportunities
Visit College Campuses
JANUARY TO MARCH
Attend campus preview days
Register and take ACT and/or SAT
Narrow down your list of colleges
Update OSAC Activity Chart with school and community
activities
APRIL TO MAY
Meet with school counselor: Register for challenging senior
classes
Take the ACT and/or SAT
Attend financial aid nights, workshops, and events
JUNE TO AUGUST
Visit college campuses
Volunteer in your community
Get a summer job
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