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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.

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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.

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Education Is Important

  • College graduates tend to have:
    • Greater job satisfaction
    • Retirement plans
    • Healthier lifestyles
    • Increased community involvement

  • Certificate earners tend to have:
    • Higher wages than high school graduates
    • Hands-on training in a specialized field
    • Opportunities to join the workforce quickly

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The more education you have, the more opportunities you have!

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Education After High School

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Career and Technical Education

Four-Year College or University

Community or Junior College

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Education After High School

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Four-Year College or University

Community or Junior College

Career and Technical Education

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Education After High School

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Career and Technical Education

Four-Year College or University

Community or Junior College

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Education After High School

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Career and Technical Education

Community or Junior College

Four-Year College or University

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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

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What Are Your Goals?

  • Learn a trade
  • Obtain a certificate or degree
  • Not sure about your goals?

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Choosing a College

  • Identify characteristics important to you

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Program of study

Cost

Extracurricular activities

School/class size

Location

Support programs

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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

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Cost of Attendance (COA)

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Net Price Calculator

  • Located on college website
  • Provides estimate of cost after scholarships and grants
  • https://collegecost.ed.gov
  • Find the actual net price by applying for financial aid

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What Is Financial Aid?

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Financial Aid Types

Non-Need-Based

Grants

Loans

Scholarships

Work-Study

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

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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.

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of the student’s senior year

EXCEPT…Class of 2025 opened Dec, 2024

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Financial Aid Offer

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Read the fine print

Meet all deadlines

What if it’s not enough?

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Scholarship Tips

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Start early

Look everywhere

Get letters of recommendation

Error-free is key

Don’t give up!

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Review Popular Scholarship Sites

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Legitimate Search Sites

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Scam Alert Phrases

  • You’re guaranteed to win or your money back.
  • You can’t get this information anywhere else!
  • Give us your credit card number to get started.
  • The scholarship will cost some money.
  • We will apply on your behalf.

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Organize Your Scholarship Search

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Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA)

  • For students who are undocumented, have DACA status and/or have Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
  • Used to determine financial need and eligibility
  • Application opens in October
  • https://oregonstudentaid.gov

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Oregon Opportunity Grant

  • Complete the FAFSA or Oregon State Aid Application (ORSAA)
  • File FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible
  • 2024-2025 maximum award amount is $7,524
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time
  • Reapply annually

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Oregon Promise Grant

  • Helps cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college after financial aid is exhausted
  • Must be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED test graduate
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • File FAFSA or ORSAA and complete grant application
  • Award ranges from $2,124 to $4,422 annually

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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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Sign up to receive�personalized emails and texts.

https://bit.ly/ECMCTCP

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Family Financial Aid Discussion

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  • Parent(s)/guardian(s)
    • How much can you pay from savings?
    • How much can you pay from earnings?

  • Student
    • How much are you earning?
    • How much are you saving?
    • Do you have potential scholarships?

  • Parent(s)/guardian(s) and student
    • How much are you willing to borrow?
    • Can you increase savings or decrease spending?

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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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Thank You for Attending!

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