College, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

Financial Information

Scholarships

Scholarships are available through a variety of sources. The college you plan to attend, will have both merit and department scholarships available. Your Future/College & Career Center, along with the other high schools in our area, compiles a list of USA, State and Local scholarships that can be found on SchooLinks. SchooLinks give you the ability to search for thousands of scholarships, Local, State and National.

Financial Aid

Families are encouraged to apply prior to November 1st. Applicants will be required to use 2021 tax return information to complete the FAFSA. This is a FREE application and makes students eligible for federal grants (free money) and federal student loans.

Helpful links for filing the FAFSA:

If you have not completed your FAFSA yet, please let us know how we can help! The FAFSA is required by most colleges to make an award package offer to the student. It is also required for the Oregon Promise Grant.

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started. See FAFSA Informational Guide above for more information.

Oregon Promise

Students must file the FAFSA to apply, have a 2.5 GPA or above, have lived in Oregon for 12 months and enroll in an Oregon Community College. The Oregon Promise Grant supplements Federal aid and covers the balance of the average cost of a maximum of 12 credits of tuition a term and requires a $50 copay.

Oregon Promise Grant link


College Information

Applying to college and for financial aid and scholarships can feel daunting. We can help you navigate all the information available assist you in making decisions.

Applications

Essays

Transcript

  • Sending your transcript through Parchment (for all alumni classes). However, classes 2024 and beyond can also access their transcript through SchooLinks.
  • Unofficial Transcripts can be found: StudentVue, Course History, Unofficial Transcript
  • Transcripts for OSAC Scholarship or Oregon Promise applications must be uploaded through the College and Career Center. Both require that seventh semesters grades are posted before upload. Be sure to choose: Have my school verify my GPA option when filling out the applications.
  • College credit received through other community colleges must be requested directly from that institution
  • AP Credit - must be requested through College Board

Dual Enrollment

The DPP program is a partnership program between a university and a community college. Students enroll at each college and have the benefits of advising, scholarships and more from each school. Students can choose which campus they live on. Most Oregon Universities have some form of this program. Click HERE for more information regarding the COCC and OSU DPP program and on the OSU Degree Partnership Program webpage.

National Test

All Oregon Public Universities have gone permanently test optional for admissions and test blind for scholarships. Be sure to verify with your schools of choice regarding their testing policy.

College Athletics

NCAA

Students who want to play NCAA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites:

NCAA Eligibility Center

NAIA

Students who want to play NAIA sports in college should be aware of opportunities, registration and requirements. Important resource sites.

NAIA Eligibility Center
PLAY NAIA for Parents

  • Get a listing of NAIA schools. Locate information regarding Division I and II sports.
  • Register to play.