College & Career Center Newsletter
May 2026
Oregon Promise Grant-The Deadline is Rapidly Approaching! June 1
Reminder, the Oregon Promise Grant helps cover tuition at any Oregon Community College. March 1 - June 30 Graduates. Oregon Promise awarding has begun for Class of 2026 applicants. Most students must apply by JUNE 1. Please note that to receive Oregon Promise you must also complete FAFSA or ORSAA by June 1. You will also need to list at least one Oregon community college on your FAFSA.
Please visit Oregon Promise FAQs for all details.
FAFSA and ORSAA...There's Still Time!
Seniors should ALL do their financial aid applications, regardless of plans for next year. We have all learned that plans change. Doing these forms sets aside funding for continued education.
FAFSA (federal funds for US citizens) Complete the 26-27 application.
ORSAA (non-citizen, state funds)
Oregon Promise (state funds for community college use)
Forms must be completed by June 1 to be eligible.
Need help? Come see us.
PCC STEM Pathways Summit
Join us for the PCC STEM Pathway Summit on Thursday, May 14th at the Rock Creek Campus. Learn about the PCC's 16 STEM Programs and the local industries that employ our graduates!
This event is free and open to anyone interested in exploring STEM programs at PCC!
STEM Summit Programming:
- Program and career fair
- Tour lab environments
- Interactive Exhibits
- Lightning talks (mini TED Talks on STEM topics)
- Learn about emerging STEM topics
- Network with faculty and industry partners
- Connect with PCC staff for information about admissions and financial aid.
- And more!
Register below and we’ll keep you updated with agenda details and reminders.
PCC STEM Summit
Thursday, May 14, 2026
6 PM - 8 PM
PCC Rock Creek Campus
Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen
Want to prepare for college, scholarships, or job applications? One of the best steps you can take now is to create an activity chart. This is where you list everything you’ve been involved in throughout your high school years—such as volunteer work, athletics, extracurricular activities, and paid employment.
Even if your time outside of school is limited due to family responsibilities, those experiences absolutely count too.
MHCC Fall Registration Appointments May 14th and 15th
MHCC will be here at Barlow on May 14th and 15th to help you register for your Fall 2026 classes. Please sign up today and then come to the college and career center to choose your personal 30 minute appointment.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DnmGhPeAnLWF2jhQ7
Ordering MHCC Transcripts:
Seniors, if you need an unofficial transcript of your earned credits at MHCC, log in here on your MyMHCC account and look for the link that says Unofficial Transcript. Download a copy and use it for your scholarship applications.
At the end of this school year, you will want to request an official transcript from MHCC to be sent to your future college so your credits will transfer there.
Remember, if you have AP credits, you will need to request those from the CollegeBoard and have them sent to your future college to be added to your transcript.
Scholarships!
Have you turned in yours?
Renaissance Scholars Scholarship-due May 1
Orient Schools Scholarship-due May 1
GBEA Scholarship(senior future educator)-due May 4
MEChA-Due May 4
True Bruin Football Scholarship-due May 8
Powell Valley Garden Club Sch for MHCC-due May 15
Zeno B. Katterle Scholarship-due May 10
Portland Relocation Council Scholarship-due June 15
Ham and Sam Scholarship-due June 30
Bob Rapp Memorial ASA Scholarship-due July 1
Little Home Builders Scholarship-Trades-due July 1
Have you seen our Local Scholarship list? These are mostly donations from our local service organizations and more. Stop by the C&CC to learn about each individual scholarship's requirements.
Be sure to check out Oregon Goes to College's Scholarship list for more choices.
Don't forget to report any scholarships you have been awarded, seniors! You have until May 15th to do so.
Decision Day 2026!
On Friday, May 1st, during both lunches, we will be celebrating our seniors and the choices they have made for their future. Stop by for fun photos and treats, bring a friend and celebrate the future whether it's college, military, an apprenticeship, or off to work/career. We celebrate you!
Seniors: Tell Us Your Plan
We are putting together our Class of 2026 Commencement program. In it, scholarships that students plan to accept will be listed. Seniors should complete their Senior Feedback form here, so we can get accurate details in the program. This form opens on May 1. The deadline to provide this information is May 15.
Oregon Tradeswomen Career Fair - May 15th
This interactive event is a chance to explore a wide range of career pathways in construction, manufacturing, transportation, energy, aviation, technology, and automotive. It's one of the region's most dynamic events focused entirely on careers in the trades. Pick up a permission slip and return completed forms by May 11th to attend.
Evening of Excellence SBHS Evening of Excellence-May 26th 7:00pm-Auditorium
What is the purpose and history of the Evening of Excellence?
This event was created to recognize senior scholarship winners from local donors. We also recognize students in Leadership, Scholars of Distinction, CTE Completers, athletic signings and performance plans for college.
Who should attend?
Anyone is invited to attend but scholarship winners and recognized groups will receive a mailed invitation to attend. Parents and families are encouraged to attend as well.
DEADLINE to report scholarships in order for this information to be included in the senior graduation program is: Monday, May 15th.
University of Oregon Summer SAIL Program
This FREE, week‑long pre‑college program, held on the University of Oregon campus, gives students the opportunity to experience college life while engaging in hands‑on, interactive learning with UO’s outstanding faculty. SAIL is open to Oregon high school students from low‑income backgrounds, and their goal is to inspire students to pursue, enroll in, and succeed in higher education.
Open to rising freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Find more information here.
Gresham Lions Supper Club
The Gresham Lions Supper Club is looking for some people who are
interested in giving back to the community.
We are an international service
organization that deals with sight and hearing.
Through our fundraising we provide services to East County.
We also provide scholarships to high school seniors in the Gresham/Barlow area. All funds we raise, 100 percent, go back to the community.
If this sounds like something you would
be interested in, for more information please call Ron Pompel on
503.349.5986.