College & Career Monthly Newsletter
September Edition
Open Office Hours
First, thank you for filling out last months survey! It's clear that there is a lot of information that needs to get out to the students. In an effort to start that process, I'm offering a new service:
During Advisory days (period 8), I will have Zoom drop in hours at 2:30-3:00. Here's the link to check in! (Only on the days I am here)
Additionally, I will have open Zoom office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays during 12-12:30 so you can ask me questions during lunch. However, there may be some days where I will not be available during that time. Here is the link for the Lunch Open Hours.
PCC Field Trip
I'd like to take students to PCC to get a campus tour and see what it's like to be a college student. However, I need an idea of how many students we can get so we can reserve a bus. Please fill out the form!
Click the photo to take the survey!
Important Dates!
Dates that you should put down in your planner!
- October 1st: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens
- November 1st: OSAC Scholarship Portal Opens up
- November 1st: Oregon Promise Grant application opens
- November 1st: PCC Foundation Scholarships open
- November 1st (variable): Early Action Deadline for many Universities across the country
- December 1st: Ford Family Foundation Scholarship opens
- Are you going to a 4 or 2 year school? You may need to make a Common Application account and start the application process!
- Do you need to take the SAT or ACT for your school? Check the Registration Deadlines!
- Do you need a Letter of Recommendation for a school? (Most schools don't, but it's always good to double check)
- September 30th is the deadline for QuestBridge - You can apply for FREE to the nation's top colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four year scholarship.
- FAFSA or ORSAA? Take a short quiz to see which one you need!
- What the heck are those? Learn more about FAFSA and ORSAA here!
- Are you an athlete and want to play sports in college? Register for NCAA or NAIA!
Community College...for Free?
Yes, you heard correctly. Thanks to the Oregon Promise Grant, Oregon high school graduates are able to attend community college for free.
Obviously you're thinking: What's the catch? I would say there aren't any catches, but it's important to see if you're qualified in the first place.
Here's who is eligible for the Oregon Promise:
- Submit the Oregon Promise Grant application AND the FAFSA or ORSAA by the appropriate deadline, and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA.
- Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® test graduate.
- Attend an Oregon community college by your required start term, based on your graduation date.
- Have a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a 145 grade on all GED® tests.
- Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance.
- For dependent students, your parent(s) must also live in Oregon.
- Have no more than 90 college credits completed or attempted.
- Students may be subject to eligibility requirements based on their Student Aid Index (SAI). SAI eligibility requirements are subject to change based on available funding.
- For Class of 2025 students, there is a final SAI limit of 18,000. Students at or above the limit are not eligible for the grant.
OK so you're in and you want to apply? Great! You'll want to apply via the Oregon Student Aid website. At the time of writing, the application is closed, but the portal should open mid-September.
In-State Tuition...Out of State??? It's True!
Believe it or not, it's true!
First, what am I talking about? I'm talking about the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Through this program, prospective students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs across the West and pay significantly less than the normal out-of-state tuition.
Again, you're asking what's the catch? Well not every school participates in the program. Additionally, the school decides whether a specific program has a reduced tuition rate.
So for example: you want to apply for Washington State University through the WUE. If you were applying for a Bachelor's in Accounting, WUE would apply and you'd pay a reduced tuition. However, if you wanted to go to Washington State University to study General Mathematics, WUE would not apply because WSU does not offer reduced tuition for that specific major.
Interested? Check out the Savings Finder to see what schools are participating and what majors they offer at reduced rates! WUE Tuition Savings
Another helpful link on what to do as a Student: Tips to explore
Job of the Month: Registered Nurse
What is a Registered Nurse?
- "Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management." -Oregon CIS
What level of Education do I need?
- Typically the entry level education is a Bachelor's Degree
What's the wage range look like? (Throughout all Oregon)
- $46.93 (10th percentile) - $70.82 (90th percentile)
- Average Annual: $123,746
What does the growth look like in 10 years?
- It is expected from 2023 to 2033, there will be an increase of 10.4% in job growth. This occupation is expected to grow at about the average growth rate for all occupations through 2033.
What are some schools I can go to for this occupation?
- Linfield University
- Portland State University
- Lane Community College
- Bushnell University
- Portland Community College
- Lane Community College
- George Fox University
- and more!
What are some related fields I could go into?
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
Learn more here: Quality Info (Oregon)
Meet the Social Worker!
Hello FLEX families! My name is Joshua Lin and I am the new social worker for FLEX this year. What I do in my role includes but is not limited to: referring families and students to community resources such as mental health services, clothing services, food needs, and conducting brief one-on-one interventions with students where we may talk about self-care and wellness practices.
For in person meetings, I am at FLEX Online School every day until 1:50 pm. If you would like to schedule an online meeting with me for any reason, you can do so at this link: Click me! You can also email me here: joshua_lin@beaverton.k12.or.us
Please feel free to contact me, and I’m really looking forward to supporting you and your students.
Contact me!
Scheduled an appointment using the link HERE
Email: philip_hou@beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: Tuesday Afternoon (PCC/Zoom Only) Wednesday/Friday (FLEX site)
Phone: 503-356-9170