Event Sponsor
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Presentation Overview
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At the End of the Presentation
$1,000 Scholarship Drawing
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How Education Can Change�Your Life
“The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in that door and take your seat at that table – all of that starts with education.”
—Michelle Obama
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Importance of Education Beyond High School
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Source: “2023 Current Population Survey.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm.
Note: Data are for persons aged 25 and over. Earnings are for full-time wage and salary workers.
Importance of Education Beyond High School
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Career and Technical Education Path
Certified Nursing Assistant
$38,000
Medical Assistant
$42,000
Radiation Therapist
$98,000
Source: “Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm.
Education Is Important
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The more education you have, the more opportunities you have!
Education After High School
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Career and Technical Education
Four-Year College or University
Community or Junior College
Education After High School
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Four-Year College or University
Community or Junior College
Career and Technical Education
Education After High School
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Career and Technical Education
Four-Year College or University
Community or Junior College
Education After High School
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Career and Technical Education
Community or Junior College
Four-Year College or University
Other Benefits of College
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Internship opportunities
Participating in research
Networking opportunities
Meeting new friends from different cultural backgrounds
Leadership in student organizations
Establish lifelong relationships
What Are Your Goals?
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Choosing a College
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Program of study
Cost
Extracurricular activities
School/class size
Location
Support programs
Researching Options
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Comparing Your Options
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Visiting a College Campus
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Explore Academic Departments
Visit in Person or �Take a Virtual Tour
https://campustours.com
Ask Questions
Observe the Campus Environment
Talk to Students on Campus
Cost of Attendance (COA)
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Net Price Calculator
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What Is Financial Aid?
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Financial Aid Types
Non-Need-Based
Grants
Loans
Scholarships
Work-Study
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Create Your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID
https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
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When Should I File the FAFSA?
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for 2025-2026
For information on state financial aid programs, including available funding for those ineligible to file the FAFSA, visit www.nasfaa.org/state_financial_aid_programs.
OCT. 1
of the student’s senior year
EXCEPT…Class of 2025 opened Dec, 2024
Financial Aid Offer
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Read the fine print
Meet all deadlines
What if it’s not enough?
Scholarship Tips
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Start early
Look everywhere
Get letters of recommendation
Error-free is key
Don’t give up!
Review Popular Scholarship Sites
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Legitimate Search Sites
Scam Alert Phrases
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Organize Your Scholarship Search
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Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)
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Oregon Opportunity Grant
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Oregon Promise Grant
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College Support @ McDaniel
College Coordinator!
Esthera Magda emagda1@pps.net
School Counselors:
Tracy Morrison (Last Names A-C) tmorrison@pps.net
Erin Hale (Last Names D-Ga + AVID) ehale@pps.net
Crissy Phommachack (Last Names Ge-L) crphommachack@pps.net
Neomi Navarro (Last Names M-Ro) nnavarro1@pps.net
Brandon Rawls (Last Names Ru-Z) brawls1@pps.net
Brian Meyer (ELD Students) bmeyer@pps.net
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Contact Us
The College Place-Oregon
Portland, OR
Jennifer Satalino
Director, The College Place
jsatalino@ecmc.org
971-722-4493
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Family Financial Aid Discussion
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Action Items
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Have a family financial aid discussion
Complete online assessment to help identify goals
Attend college tours (virtual or in person)
Complete “Choosing the Right College for You” worksheet
Experiment with net price calculators
Apply for scholarships
Create FSA ID (both student AND parent(s))
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Stay on Track
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Thank You for Attending!
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