Where do I start?

ALL seniors should fill out the FAFSA (federal financial aid) and the Oregon Promise (state financial aid for community colleges.) If you are planning to attend a 4-year college, we still urge you to complete the Oregon Promise as a back-up plan.

Step 1:

Create your FSA ID (A student creates one and a parent creates one, too.)

• The student and the parent cannot use the same email or phone number in the FAFSA.
• (Be sure to print your sign-in and passwords, for both accounts, and carefully save them since you will reapply every year you are in college.)

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Step 2:

Create your FAFSA or ORSAA (for Oregon students without a social security number)

If you are not sure which form to do, go to the FAFSA/ORSAA Filter Tool.

FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

ORSAA: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa.aspx

• Both the student and the parent will complete a section and sign electronically with the FSA ID created above.
• More info to come for students whose parents do not have a social security number.
• Note: You will be completing the FAFSA 2024-25 form and use 2022 tax information.
• PARENTS: You will have 45 days to complete your application once your student completes theirs. If you miss this window, the student will have to start over.

Step 3:

Complete the Oregon Promise Application- It's short and easy- the information from your FAFSA or ORSAA is used. New lower GPA requirements… now students with a 2.0 GPA can receive about $8,000 for community college education (free.) Both applications (FAFSA or ORSAA and OP) must be completed for financial aid for Oregon community colleges. There is no second chance to apply for these free funds. DEADLINE: June 30, 2024.

OREGON PROMISE: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx

Where can students go if they have additional questions? Students can go to the official FAFSA® site to stay up to date on all things FAFSA®, get their FSA ID, and ultimately complete the FAFSA®. They can also check out Sallie Mae’s FAFSA® page, YouTube channel , and webinars page for helpful FAFSA® tips, tools, and resources.

FAFSA help day/night coming January 2024! More details to follow.

Explore a career by attending our Career Guest Speaker Series. Check out the guest speakers in December:

12/5/23- Steve Huson, Electrician, 3rd period, Media Center

12/8/23- Bri'Anne Zaloznik, Professional Photographer, 3rd period, Art Room (300)

12/15/23- Christine Boyer, Physician's Assistant, 5th period, Media Center

Avaible to all students. Join us at the beginning of the period to learn from a professional. We will excuse you for the missed class period.

Seniors, Interested in attending GCU? They will be at Barlow on December 12th at 12:45pm (6th period) in the library to help you through the application process. You will be excused from class to attend but please check in with your teacher for any missed work. Here's the link to sign up.

p.s. No application fee!

PSU is hosting an Application Workshop on Saturday, December 2 at Portland State University. They will waive the $60 application fee for students who attend the event. (International students are not eligible for the fee waiver.) Attendees will also be entered into a raffle to win PSU swag and up to $2,000 in scholarships.

Application Workshops are an opportunity for students to learn more about the Portland State University student experience, tour our urban campus, and apply to PSU for free. Admissions representatives will be available to answer questions about applying to PSU and our academic programs.

They are also offering the Application Workshop entirely in Spanish. Sign up for the Spanish Application Workshop.

Saturday, December 2, 2023
9:15 AM

SIGN UP

The Portland Farmers Market is every Saturday on the PSU Park Blocks from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (seniors) - Due Dec 15

Equitable Excellence Scholarship (seniors)-due Dec. 18

Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship (seniors-trade programs)-Due Dec 31

Around the Corner Scholarship (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) due Dec. 31 and June 30

APIA Scholarship (seniors) Due Jan 9

Bezos Scholars (juniors) due Jan. 25

Alexander Hamilton Scholars (juniors) due Jan. 25

Foot Locker Student Athlete Scholarship (seniors) due Jan. 30

Sister Adele / CASA Scholarship for Oregon Farmworker Families due Jan. 31

McDonalds Hacer Scholarship (Hispanic heritage/senior) due Feb. 6

Bruin Pride Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 9

Daniel Paul Memorial Scholarship (senior athletes)-due Feb. 23

Ford Family Foundation Scholarship (seniors)-due March 1

PCC Future Connect-(seniors) due March 1

OSAC Scholarship (seniors)-due March 1

Gresham Rotary MHCC Scholarship-(seniors) due April 10

Diversity in Leadership in Oregon Scholarship (seniors) due April 1

Jiffy Lube What Drives You Scholarship (grades 9,10,11,12) due March 11

Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors) due March 15

Don't forget to visit Oregon Goes To College's scholarship list .

Have you checked out GoingMerry.com for additional scholarship searches?

Keep track of your scholarships here.

Daniel Paul Memorial Scholarship- Senior Athletes- due Feb. 23

https://danielpaulscholarship.org/

The Daniel Paul Memorial Scholarship will award an annual scholarship to a Barlow High School student-athlete who will be attending college upon graduation. The scholarship is funded upon successfully graduating, is paid directly to the student’s college of choice and is a one-time only scholarship. The scholarship is funded at $5,000.

DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Applicants must meet the following requirements and provide the listed materials:

1. Graduate from Barlow High School and college-bound
2. 3.4 GPA or higher
3. Have participated in sports and athletics throughout their high school career
4. Be able to demonstrate active participation in student life and/or the community while in high school
5. Embody many of the traits and attributes of Daniel Paul, including but not limited to leadership, athleticism, inquisitiveness, inclusivity, relentlessness, kind, generous, adventurous, compassionate…

HOW TO APPLY

Submit completed packets including the following:

1. Application
2. Transcript
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation Submit 3 letters of reference selecting from: a SBHS coach; a SBHS teacher or administrator; an outside Community employer/faith leader/mentor/club sport coach

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

1. Bring your completed application to the SBHS College and Career Center in hard copy form.
2. Email your completed application (pdf) to: molony5@gresham.k12.or.us

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship is OPEN-due March 1

Due Date: March 1.

WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP?

• Supports students who have significant financial barriers to college
• Award amount is calculated on college cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, personal costs, etc.), minus other grants and scholarships
• In addition to a generous financial award, Scholars receive academic guidance, leadership development, personal and professional support, and access to the Ford Family alumni network
• Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study

Scholarship amount: Award covers up to $40,000 per year (tuition, fees, room and board, personal costs, etc.), minus other grants and scholarships.

WHO QUALIFIES?

• Residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, Calif.
• Graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who have never enrolled full time in a 2- or 4- year college and seeking a bachelor’s degree
• Students who plan to enroll full time in the fall in their state of residence (Oregon or Calif.)

Here's a link to a recent info session from Nov 29, 2023. Here you will hear from the Ford Family Foundation along with several scholarship recipients.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Office
44 Club Road, Suite 100 | Eugene, OR 97401
Toll Free: (877) 864-2872 | Local: (541) 485-6211
Fax: (541) 485-6223
fordscholarships@tfff.org

Seniors: Oftentimes, people don't know how hard students work or what is going on in their lives. We know you are making great efforts. Tell us how.

• How do you define the "hard work" you do?
• What is a time when you exhibited a work ethic? Tell us about what you experienced.
• What did you learn from it?
• Knowing what you learned, what is your plan for the future?

Answer these questions in 500 words or more and apply for the SBHS Bruin Pride Scholarship.

Remember to be unique, share your thoughts, tell the reader about yourself.

Apply here. due Feb 9, 2024

*This information will NOT be shared with anyone but a small committee of staff members from Barlow.

The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery. One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2024. It will be allocated in $2,500 installments over four years. To be eligible for the $10,000 scholarship you will need to include in your application a one page (maximum) letter of support from a teacher, coach, school counselor, adult mentor, pastor, etc. describing your character and why they recommend you for this scholarship.

Scholarship awards are based on the students’ response to each of six questions or statements.

Measure Career-Relevant Skills for Workplace Success

WorkKeys Assessments (NCRC) measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance.

Each assessment offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. Most assessments are web-based and most take one hour. They are offered in both English and Spanish.

Offered for Seniors interested in adding the NCRC test to their resumes. January 11th & 12th, 2024.

In Media Center from 9:25 am to 11:10 am. Student must attend both days to complete the test and earn a certificate. Limited space. Sign up here now before January 5th, 2024.

We believe students will thrive when they are inspired. That is one reson we offer career exploration trips. December's offerings-

12/1/23- R & H Construction Pop Blocks Condo Project- FAST Track Senior Students (Invitations sent in student emails)

12/6/23- The Oregonian (Transportation provided)

12/7/23- Multnomah County Elections, City Politics (self-transport)

Boedecker Foundation is offering a workshop for youth- Fresh Eyes: Generating ideas and exploring abstract art with Jessica Poundstone. February 3rd, 10:00. Explore and sign up here.

Academy of Art University is offering online and virtual free pre-collage art and design classes. Spring session begins in February. Sign up now to explore a variety of art and design classes.

Carpe Mundi Application open

We believe that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, should have access to transformative education.

For this reason we have designed two programs to empower Portland area, Pell-eligible college students to reach their full potential.

During our year-long mentorship programs our students:

• Receive personal, logistical and academic support
• Practice experiential education (learn hands-on instead of in a classroom)
• Travel to one of four regions of the world (Central America, West Africa, South America, or Asia)
• Earn 24 credits at Portland State University
• Build long lasting friendships and life changing experiences

Seniors, Please report any scholarship offers to me (Tia Molony) in the College and Career Center or by email @ molony5@gresham.k12.or.us. Thank you!

LindaLee Frazier, Career Coordinator: frazier2@gresham.k12.or.us ☎️503-258-4885

Tia Molony, College Coordinator: molony5@gresham.k12.or.us ☎️503-258-4890