College & Career Center Newsletter
November 2026
FAFSA, ORSAA, Oregon Promise Help Night November 5th, 5-7pm
The College and Career Center will be hosting a night to help students and parents with FAFSA, ORSAA and Oregon Promise. Please register in advance if you plan to attend and check out this webpage to see what you might need to bring to make this a successful event. We will have English and Spanish language support available.
Date/Time: Thursday, November 5th from 5 to 7pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/2aB69Xf4iYryR3cW7 (please have students complete this)
What do students need for the FAFSA?
College Application Week at Barlow!
Here's a lineup of our events to help seniors with those applications. Click on links to sign up for the events.
Monday November 2nd - PCC Application Workshop (you can also apply for the Future Connect scholarship at this event) 4th period
Monday November 2nd - University of Alaska Fairbanks College Presentation 6th period
Friday November 6th - Portland State University Application Workshop 4th period (app fee waived if you attend)
November 3rd, 4th period - Common App Workshop
November 4th, 4th period - FAFSA/ORSAA Workshop
November 4th, 4th period - Oregon Promise Workshop
Monday November 9th - Mt Hood Community College Presentation and Drop-In Appts 3rd period
Portland Community College Preview Day/Southeast Campus - December 11th
Seniors, Are you interested in checking out a Portland Community College campus and hearing about the programs that they have to offer? Join the College and Career Center on a trip to PCC on December 11th. We will leave Barlow at 8:30am and be back around 1:00pm.
IMPORTANT: You must register via this Google form, this Student Registration Link and return a parent Parent Permission Slip by December 1st. Permission slips can be found in the College and Career Center. BOTH REGISTRATION LINKS AND A PERMISSION SLIP ARE NECESSARY TO ATTEND.
PWA Careeer Days
November 10th - Turner Construction Day - Dive into the world of construction, engineering, business, & finance. Participate in hand-on activities and tour the Timbers training facilities!
To save your spot, you must complete a Student Interest Form AND a Parent Guardian Permission Form. Spots are limited and fill fast!
Summit Salon Academy Tour - November 5th
Ms. Collins will be taking a group of students to tour the Summit Salon Academy on November 5th. Come by the College & Career Center to pick up a permission slip! Seats are limited, so don't delay!
Universal Technical Institute Guest Speaker
A representative from Universal Technical Institute will be here to talk about their programs of study and industry leading training facilities Tuesday, November 10th in the library during 3rd period.
NACAC College Fair
The College and Career Center took a group of students to meet with 200 different colleges from around the world this October at the NACAC college fair. Hopefully students were able to add some colleges to their lists!
Scholarships to Consider
Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship. due Nov. 12 (seniors)
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship due TBD
Jiffy Lube What Drives You Scholarship due March 08 (all grades)
The OSAC Scholarship (seniors) opens Nov. 1, Early Deadline: Feb 15, Regular Deadline: March 1
Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship (seniors) due Nov. 11
NHS Scholarship Due Nov 20(pay attention to time deadline!)
Hagan Scholarship (seniors) due Dec 1
Ron Brown Scholar Program (senior-African-American) Due Dec 1
Rose Festival Court (juniors or seniors) opens Dec 2, Due Jan 27
Equitable Excellence Scholarship (seniors) Dec 22
Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship (seniors) due Jan 11
John F. Kennedy Essay Contest (grades 9-12)-Due Jan 11
Oregon Goes to College Scholarship List-various due dates
Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Informational Webinar-Nov 19th 6pm
The past several years we have had Ford Scholars here at Barlow. This is such a life changing opportunity for seniors with significant financial need. It covers 90% of unmet need to attend college in the state of Oregon (including food and housing!). You may need to watch it from a personal device as zoom is blocked on school-issued chromebooks.
Scholarship Webinar (HS)
Money for College: Ford Family Foundation Scholarship information session
Date: November 19
Time: 6:00 PM
LINK to Register: https://tfff-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAoNqiNnQ1ukgua63CDjbA#/registration
What to expect:
• Get application tips directly from the Scholarship Team.
• Hear from a current Ford Family Scholar who will share about their pathway to college.
• Participate in Q&A.
Financial Aid - Finding Funds for Oregon Students (11th/12th Grade) - Webinar
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://bluecc.zoom.us/j/98798188981
Outreach Flyer: Attached
OSAC Scholarship is Open!
The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships.
The 2026-27 OSAC Scholarship Application will open November 1, 2026. Early-Bird deadline is February 15, 2027. Final deadline is March 1, 2026. Both deadlines are 11:59 PM (PT).
Click on the photo for a link to the OSAC Scholarships!
Portland Community College Future Connect Scholarship is Open!
Future Connect is a scholarship and support program for students who identify as first-generation or low-income. We focus on eliminating barriers to college, and provide students with on-going support throughout their time at PCC.
Through scholarship money, career guidance, and personalized advising, Future Connect helps students build pathways to their futures.
- Complete PCC Application
- Complete Future Connect Application
- Complete your FAFSA or ORSAA
Looking for Work?
Check out the Sam Barlow "Now Hiring" page for local businesses hiring in our area, age requirements, and links to apply.
Study for your food handler's card with Multnomah County Food Safety Self-Training Manual.
Ready to apply for your food handler's card? Multnomah County Food Handler Card
Need Some Help Making Your Common Application Stand Out?
Check out this great free resource from Collegewise with step by step instructions and advice.
Schoolinks Important Info for Seniors
If seniors are applying to colleges using a "school specific" application found on a college's website, please refer to the school specific instructions to assist in the process.
If seniors are applying to colleges using the Common Application, please refer to the common app linked instructions to assist in the process.
These helpful tip sheets are housed on the SBHS Counseling website.
Do you need an official or unofficial transcript? In Schoolinks, go to student, records requests, and transcripts.
This is your official resource for transcripts, as well as counselor recommendations.
Military Recruiter Schedule
Military visits occur monthly during both lunches, and are subject to change. If you would like more information, or to schedule an individual visit with a recruiter, you may contact Ms. Collins in the College & Career Center.
U.S. Air Force - TSgt Kristopher Wrentmore, 503-679-5692, 2nd Tuesday
U.S. Army - L SSft Caleb Florence, 503-545-8240 1st Thursday
U.S. Army National Guard - L SSft Artemas Karczag, 503-983-5890 1st Wednesday
U.S. Marines - SSgt Veronica Ochoa, 540-247-8949 2nd Thursday
U.S. Navy - Petty Officer McKenzie Ellickson, 503-302-4127 1st Tuesday