College Newsletter
Benson Tech
June 5, 2026
Kathleen Reid
College Counselor/AVID Coordinator
kreid@pps.net or 971-238-8322
Sign up for an appointment with Kathleen here
Katie Clark
College Coordinator
kclark@pps.net or 503-894-4660
Sign up for an appointment with Katie here
Congratulations to Benson Graduates!!
Field Trips to Western Oregon & Oregon State Universities
Be sure to also check out Benson's Career Opportunities Page for information on jobs, internships and other career opportunities.
Click Below for Our College Info Night Presentation
Click Below for the Opportunity Guide w/ Guidance on College Admissions
https://www.ecmc.org/media/mq2ky1vx/2024-2025-or-opps-book.pdf
https://www.ecmc.org/media/ugupanoq/2024-2025-or-opps-book-sp.pdf
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS:
For information on completing college applications, please refer to our College Website and the Applying to College.
Portland State University, University of Portland and PCC are STILL TAKING APPLICATIONS.
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY:
Seniors - Looking for an affordable college choice? PSU's GPA requirement for admission is 2.5. PSU also has a program which offers 4 years of free tuition for those who qualify. See PSU website for more information.
PCC:
Apply to PCC: pcc.edu/admissions
SCHOLARSHIPS
Following is a short list of scholarships with upcoming deadlines. For a comprehensive list, see our spreadsheet: HERE
6/15/2026 Portland Relocation Council Scholarship $2,000 for a senior student who had to relocate and change schools at least once during high school.
6/15/2026 Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Up to $2,500 for students to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree.
6/26/2026 Navigate Your Future Scholarship $2,500 scholarship offered to a high school graduate continuing their education in the aviation industry.
6/30/2026 For a Bright Future Scholarships Multiple scholarship categories for low-income, from underrepresented populations.
6/30/2026 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship $1,000 scholarship for a short essay on the impact of cyberbullying. Open to students in grades 9-12.
6/30/2026 Korean American Scholarship Foundation For those who will be a full-time student in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, or Washington scholarships for students of Korean heritage
FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID:
Students and families should complete FAFSA or ORSAA ASAP to ensure the most possible financial aid.
Click here to watch Jenn Satalino from The College Place talk about Paying for College.
NEED HELP WITH FAFSA OR ORSAA?
Contact Kathleen Reid or Katie Clark to set up an appointment
Sign up for College Application and Financial Aid Reminders
Students can sign up to receive personalized support via text or email. We’ll help them stay on track with applications, financial aid, and more.
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