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The following resources are to prepare you for college exploration, applying to college, getting financial aid and scholarships, and adjusting to college life.

The latest federal/state financial aid information - Click this dropdown arrow to take you to grants, scholarships, and financial aid

FAFSA or ORSAA?

Not sure which to fill out? Take this quiz from the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion.

Below are YouTube playlists for financial aid information from OSAC Oregon

FAFSA

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid for college. In addition, FAFSA is used to qualify applicants for scholarships, grants and other federal aid.

Apply for the FAFSA here!

ORSAA

Oregon students with undocumented, DACA, or TPS status can fill out the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) to apply for Oregon based financial aid.

Apply for the ORSAA here!

NSBE Portland Scholarship

Black/African American Student Scholarships

Dr. Ernest Hartzog Founder’s Scholarship – March 3 deadline (Details & Application)
Thornton Scholarship – For Black male students from specific Oregon high schools (Details & Application)
Mabel and Allen McKenzie Scholarship – For Black/African American students from Deschutes County who participated in competitive sports (Details)
Portland NAACP Scholarship – Application opens in March

Oregon Scholarships

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Scholarships
Scholarships are free money for college! Apply to as many as possible.

AFO Scholarships for Design & Building Degrees

Details: Scholarships for students in architecture, interior design, engineering, construction management, or art in Oregon. Awards range from $5,000–$10,000.
Opportunities:
- Hatfield Architectural Award: $5,000 for undergrad/grad architecture students at UO or PSU committed to community service.
- William Hart Scholarship: $5,000 for BIPOC architecture students in their final year at UO or PSU.
- Tsagaglalal Scholarship: $10,000 renewable for Indigenous students in art/architecture at PSU.
- Hermann Colas, Jr. Scholarship: $5,000 for Black & Latinx students in construction mgmt., engineering, or architecture at an OR college.
- PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship: $5,000 for underrepresented students in engineering passionate about climate justice.
More Info & Apply: www.af-oregon.org/scholarships

AFO Scholarship Workshops

Date: Scholarship Workshop – February 19, 5:30–7:00 PM | Scholarship Deadline – February 23
Location: Carleton Hart Architecture (Workshop)
Details: Scholarships of $5,000–$10,000 are available for students pursuing careers in design and construction. The workshop will offer essay and portfolio feedback.
Registration Link: www.af-oregon.org/scholarships

OSAC Scholarship Application

The OSAC Scholarship Application offers access to over 600 scholarships for Oregon students.

Early Bird Deadline: February 18, 2025
Final Deadline: March 3, 2025

Learn More and Apply: OSAC Scholarships

Ford Family Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation has officially opened its scholarship applications for Fall 2025.

There are three types of scholarships:

Ford Scholars for graduating high school seniors
Ford Transfers for community college students transitioning to four-year colleges
Ford Opportunity for adult learners aged 25 and above.
Additionally, the Ford Sons and Daughters scholarship is available for eligible dependents of Roseburg Forest Products employees.

Find out more and apply: Ford Family Scholarships

OSAC

OSAC (The Office of Student Access and Completion) helps Oregon students pursue their college and career goals by providing grants and over 600 scholarships to eligible students.

"One easy application for $18 million in Scholarships" - OSAC

It really is that simple! One application for over 600 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $10,000 and more! Need more help with a step-by-step guide, personal statement, or other parts of scholarship applications? Check out OSAC's helpful page!

The application opens November 1!

OSAC Scholarship Application here!

Additional grants and information available on their website!

Need more help with a step-by-step guide, personal statement, or other parts of scholarship applications? Check out OSAC's helpful page!

OSAC provides resources and information about financial aid for students not eligible for the FAFSA. Find them here at https://oregonstudentaid.gov/finaid-undocumented.aspx

The College Place Oregon

The College Place Oregon started in 2007 and is located at Portland Community College campus. Jenn Satalino, the director of TCP-Oregon, wants to help MESA students get ready for college.

Summer Services

Jenn is available to help you with college planning and answer questions. Email Jenn at oregontcp@ecmc.org to make an appointment.

Financial Aid: FAFSAs & ORSAAs

It’s not too late for the class of 2021 to complete their FAFSA or ORSAA. Again, contact Jenn if you need help completing these applications.

Learn more about TCP-Oregon here: https://www.ecmc.org/students/tcp-oregon.html