College & Career Center Newsletter

Career Coordinator- Midge Collins

collins53@gresham.k12.or.us

503-258-4885

College Coordinator - Tia Molony

molony5@gresham.k12.or.us

503-258-4890

In our monthly newsletter, you will find valuable information about Scholarships, Volunteer Opportunities, College Visits, Apprenticeships and so much more!

Seniors this year will complete the 26-27 FAFSA application and will use 2024 tax information. The application is set to open October 1st. The ORSAA should open shortly after. The ORSAA is an alternative to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for undocumented students in Oregon, including students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. The ORSAA gives students access to state grants and scholarships. ORSAA students will not need to create a FSA ID.

How to prepare now: Create your FSA ID. Parents and students will need to have a FSA ID. This also includes undocumented parents. https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Questions? Ask Mrs. Molony @ molony5@gresham.k12.or.us

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a tuition savings program that makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable. Out of state tuition is expensive but with the WUE you can receive a reduced tuition rate.

Did you know that there are 170 institutions participating in the WUE? Download the list of WUE schools. Visit wue.wiche.edu for more information.

Want to see a calendar of upcoming college visitors?

Check here for more information, dates and times. (Scroll down the site to the calendar of events.)

Students will be excused from class to attend these visits. Please check in with your teacher in advance.

Beat the Odds Scholarship-due Sept. 10

Gates Scholarship-due Sept. 15

Voice of Democracy Scholarship-due Oct. 31

Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship-due Nov. 12

Have you seen our local and comprehensive scholarship lists? Take a look and see what is available. These lists are updated often and are still under construction for this year. Pay attention to due dates and check the websites for updated information.

American Fire Sprinkler Association - Any skilled trade

Beauty Changes Lives - Barber, Hairstyling, Cosmetology, Estheticians

Automotive Hall of Fame - Automotive Career

TechForce - All Motor Mechanics

Futuro Health - Healthcare Workers

These programs have a variety of application opportunities! Stay tuned for more scholarship applications opening soon!

September 24th - Providence Explore Nursing Careers

October 1st - Kaiser Permanente Career Day

October 1st - Providence Surgical Services Careers

Bus transportation will be provided for 9/24 Providence Nursing & 10/1 Kaiser Career Day

Students are responsible for registering themselves directly with the event. A parent portion is required as well. The spots fill quickly and are first permission slips in.

Each year, grade 10-11 students have the opportunity to take the PSAT as an optional preparatory exam for the SAT. Grade 11 students can potentially qualify as a National Merit Scholar.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation - Overview

We will be offering the PSAT during the school day for students on Tuesday, October 28th.

• 1) Register: Students must complete a registration process.

• 2) Pay: Students must make the payment to the Bookkeeper.

• Sophomores and Juniors can register here. The PSAT deadline for registering and completing the payment to the bookkeeper is Wednesday, September 24th.

• The cost for the exam is $18.00. Please have your student pay the bookkeeper with a check or cash.

• This test may qualify students for the National Merit Scholarship.

• If you think you may qualify for a reduced test fee, please fill out the Google Form below. This form will help us determine your eligibility. (PSAT Reduced Fee Tracker)

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