SENIOR TO DOs

Make sure you have your GOING MERRY account completed! LOCAL FGHS SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN DEC 1!!

 Create account in OSAC Student Portal and complete the Oregon Promise Grant application—keep all options open 

 Keep your social media clean, positive, and focused on family, positive relationships/ activities and your personal accomplishments. 

 Need assistance with your FAFSA/ORSAA? Attend an OSAC Webinar, or attend a local or regional financial aid assistance event/ workshop  WE HAVE ONE ON DECEMBER 10TH AT THE CORNELIUS LIBRARY

Use your holiday break wisely. Keep searching for scholarships—take time and care on your essays—this is how the scholarship committees get to know you 

 Continue to submit your college applications  Consider if you need additional or specific letters of recommendations for upcoming apps.  

Update your resume and activities chart 

Private colleges: Find out if they require an additional financial aid application (the CSS Profile) and explore colleges that accept the Common Application 

 If you've been in foster care, see if you are eligible for Chafee Education & Training Grant

  If you haven’t, create account in OSAC Student Portal at OregonStudentAid.gov 

 Are you a member of an Oregon Tribe? See if you are eligible for the OR Tribal Student Grant 

 Complete and submit college admissions applications directly/or use Common App  

Start OSAC Personal Statements and Activity Chart

  Spend your break working on Scholarships when you have time.

Talk to current college students home on holiday break about their post-HS experiences  Discuss your future goals and college plans with family/caregivers. Begin the conversation of how you will pay for post HS education. Share the fields of study, colleges, universities, trades schools or military service you are considering