Central Catholic College Counseling
Class of 2021 - March 15, 2021
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS
- Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship - Due April 16.
- Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Fred G. Lee and David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarships -Three scholarships will be awarded, at least one awarded to a student who attends a college in Oregon or Washington State. Due April 1, 2021
- Catholic College Admission Association (CCAA) Scholarship - Due April 1
- 2021 National Art Contest- An opportunity for students to express their thoughts through the art medium. 14 awards ranging from $100 to $500. Due April 30
- 2021 Paul Duong Memorial Scholarship -Due March 20
- BBB NW+P Students of Integrity Scholarship -$12,000 in awards! Due April 5
- Future Connect PCC Scholarship - Future Connect is a scholarship and support program for students who identify as first-generation or low-income.
- Central Oregon Community College Foundation Scholarship - gave away nearly 400 scholarships totaling $1.7 million dollars this year. The application process is quick and easy and can be renewed for two additional years.
- Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - $1000 scholarships! Due June 12.
- WSU Vancouver Offers In-state Tuition to Students from 3 Oregon Counties - Students who are residents of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties can take advantage of the PDX Tuition Advantage in spring and fall 2021.
- Oregon State University Scholarships - HERE
- Montana State University Scholarships - HERE
Scholarship Searches - Where to start!
- Oregon Gear Up - HERE
- University of Portland’s Outside Scholarship List - HERE
- Beaverton School District Scholarship List - HERE
- Scholars App - HERE
- The WashBoard (WA residents) - HERE.
- Student Scholars - HERE
Network
- Do you belong to a church group or a local chapter of some national club?
- Are either of your parents a member of a union or civic groups?
- Does either of them work for a large corporation? Many of these types of organizations offer scholarships to members and their children.
- Check out the PTA, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, churches, foundations and others in your town, which often offer scholarships based on a variety of factors. There’s often less competition for these, since they have to be awarded locally.
Oregon Promise - Community College Scholarship
- Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition at any Oregon community college.
- In this panemic environment it might be good to have a backup plan! Easy application!
Who is Eligible?
- Complete the Oregon Promise application by June 1!
- File a FAFSA or ORSAA application and list one Oregon community college.
- Be a recent high school graduate with a 2.5 GPA or above.
Compare Your Award Letters
CollegeBoard BigFuture has an easy to use tool or calculator to help you compare the cost of each college - HERE
First, gather the materials you will need:
- The award letters for all the colleges you are considering, along with any accompanying materials.
- The viewbook or other application/admission materials for these colleges. (If the award letter does not contain complete information about college costs, you can often find it in the viewbook or other application/admission materials.)
Read through each award letter carefully.
Circle or highlight each of the aid types and amounts you've been offered. It's important to realize that each of the award letters will probably present the aid offer differently. Some may list each aid type and amount in columns. Others may list some or all of the aid types in narrative paragraphs.
Click on the links in the left column.
Before you enter data into the comparison tool, click on the links. They provide important information and advice about each of the cost and aid fields, and will help you better understand your aid offers.
Ask for help.
If you're having trouble understanding your award letters, call the aid office or talk to Mrs. Martin.
FINANCIAL AID
4 Sources of Student Financial Aid
- Institutional Aid - This varies by college. The admission application might not automatically trigger consideration for institutional aid. Always read the college's materials to find out about the aid offered and if additional forms or applications are needed for consideration. When in doubt, contact the college's financial aid office. The FAFSA is often required to be eligible.
- State Aid - State-supported financial aid varies by state. In some states, grants cover tuition only and are based on financial need. Some state scholarships are based solely on merit and are measured by academic achievement. Others are designed to support students interested in certain professions to help fill a shortage within the state. Some states also have loan and work programs. The FAFSA is often required to be eligible.
- Federal Aid - Federal aid is the largest source of money for students who can demonstrate that they have financial need. The federal government has also committed a great deal of money in the form of non need-based assistance. The FAFSA is required!
- Private Aid - Private aid typically is awarded by sources other than colleges and the federal government. Filing a FAFSA is often required to be eligible for consideration. See below for scholarships, scholarship search engines, etc.
It's Not Too Late to Complete the FAFSA!
Here's how to start!
- Student - Create an FSA ID - HERE. FSA ID's are needed to sign and submitt your FAFSA.
- One Parent must also create an FSA ID - HERE
- Use 2019 tax return data!
- Complete the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Add all the colleges you are applying to! If you add colleges to your list after you have completed the FAFSA -- just edit it and add!
- Use your legal name!