College Resources

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

OSAC Scholarship Application

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

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:


Find out more and apply: Ford Family Scholarships

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. 

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. 


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 

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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!

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