-Students should explore careers that they may be interested in and what education it would take for them to get there

-Students should create a list of at least five colleges with deadline information

-Testing dates should be advertised

-Students should be reviewing transcripts to make sure they have the classes that they need to apply to college

-Students should also learn about the FAFSA process

-Encourage students to make a list of their school and work experience to create a sample resume

-Students should be writing personal essays, using college or scholarship application essay prompts

-Make a list of activities and awards that you have received

-Narrow down your list of colleges and go on tours

Fill out your FAFSA 

-Help students to narrow their college choices; encourage students to always have a backup plan

-Hold field trips to visit colleges or attend college fairs

-Remind students to add all of the schools where they plan to apply to the FAFSA

-Remind students to keep track of deadlines and gather the information they will need to apply to college, the FAFSA and/ or scholarships

-Encourage students to complete the FAFSA if they haven’t done so already, as well as other financial aid and scholarships

-Check email regularly as this is the main way that most colleges will communicate with students

-Meet with current college students as well as alumni to see what college is really like

-Create an OSAC profile and search for scholarships to apply to

-Use winter break to catch up on any lingering details in the college application process

-Make sure that to include ALL of the information necessary on applications

-Also meet with parents of college students to find out about the transition process to college and what you should expect

-If male make sure to register with the selective service within 30 days of turning 18. If they do not do this they will not be eligible for federal financial aid

-Make any changes that need to be made to the FAFSA by March 15th

-Update your OSAC profile and continue to fill out application forms

-Update your list of scholarships and apply to the ones that have upcoming deadlines

-Research what the college what immunizations the college that you would like to attend require

-If necessary get caught up on all immunizations

-Finish writing and editing all scholarship application essays

-Apply to as many scholarships as possible

-Attend college preview days in order to get to know the campus and the people

-Make any necessary changes to your FAFSA by March 15th

-Colleges look at second semester grades don’t start slacking off

-Stay involved with extracurricular activities and take advantage of other experiences

-Apply for summer enrichment programs, internships, or jobs

-Make plans for college orientation in the summer

-Acceptance letters should be coming in the mail

-Share your acceptances with counselors, parents, and friends

-FAFSA and financial aid letters should be coming shortly after

-Make your final decision on which school you will be attending

-Compare the size, location, cost, and extracurricular activities

-Check if your college requires a placement test. If it does, arrange to take it as soon as possible while it is still on your mind

-Make sure that you are prepared for what is coming next

-Figure out what to bring and create a budget as a way to track your expenses

 

Due March 13 2022

 

A 3-5 minutes video and/or Essay 500-1000 words. The video can be individual or teams up to 3. Open to High School students residing in the Ninth Circuit.  

The essay or video should 1) describe your proposed amendment and explain why it is needed today, supporting your argument with legal and/or historical examples; and 2) describe the process you would use to get your amendment ratified.

 

 

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 they have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or they have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery.

• Five scholarships are awarded annually. Applicant must be in the current year graduating class in the following schools or geographic areas:
• Siuslaw / Mapleton & surrounding areas (ex. Swisshome & Deadwood) • Douglas County • Coos County • Jackson County • Eugene/Springfield
• Applicant does NOT need to be a Bank customer
• Applicant must demonstrate intent to pursue either an academic or vocational career at an accredited college, university, or vocational institution.
• Primary consideration in selecting the candidate will focus on leadership in community service or extra‐curricular activities while maintaining credible academic achievement.
• Applicant must present information on their financial need by submitting pertinent information (usually a FAFSA but other similar documentation is acceptable) to the scholarship committee.
• Applicant must provide a current Grade Transcript from their current school.  (Applicants can provide SAT/ACT scores if they have them, but this is optional.) Please click HERE for link to application 

 

 

The applications for the NHS Scholarship are now open! Scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. To be eligible, students must be:

Please see click HERE or see Mr. Clair for more information.

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars can apply for a graduate scholarship after earning their undergraduate degree. Hagan Scholars have attended 429 colleges and universities located in 48 states. Recipients must attend an eligible public high school. The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $48,000 to attend college over four years, a $1,000 Personal Schwab Brokerage Account, a $20,000 HSF Schwab Account to manage until graduation with all gains up to $10,000 going to the recipient, and up to $8,000 to study abroad during the second semester of the third year of college or during the summer after the third year of college