NCAC National College Fair - Portland
Sunday, October 8, 2023 12pm - 4pm (PM) Monday, October 9, 2023 9am - 12pm Location: Oregon Convention Center (Portland) - this is on the max line!
Want to learn more about colleges and universities?
- The National College Fair is coming to Portland in October. Hundreds of colleges/universities will be represented and have information about their school.
- All schools in Oregon and hundreds from outside of the state will be represented.
- This event is FREE! And open to all high school students and/or their families. Student/sParents can find out more and register at this link
Paying for College/Community College/Trade Schools - What is Financial Aid? When do I apply for Financial Aid this year?
- Students and their families should complete either the FAFSA or ORSAA to be eligible for federal, state and college/university aid.
- The Free Application for Student Aid or FAFSA is the form for US Citizens and Eligible Non Citizens. The completion of this form opens the opportunity for students and their families to receive financial aid from both the federal government and the state government along with college and university aid - This can be a great first step in paying for college - grants and work study.
- The Oregon Student Aid Application or ORSAA is the form for Oregon residents who have undocumented status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, and/or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Though students will not be eligible for federal government aid (information from the ORSAA is not shared with the federal government), they are eligible for Oregon State aid and college and university aid.
- Both student aid applications will open in December 2023. This is a change from the traditional October 1 opening. Both the FAFSA and ORSAA applications are going through an extensive revision to make the forms easier to complete (down to just over 40 questions from over 100 questions in previous years).
- Students and families can register for accounts now (FAFSA registration ORSAA Registration) and be ready to apply in December
All students and their families considering education after high school (college, university, community college, trade schools) should fill out either the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible when it opens in December. Not sure which form to fill out for your situation? - check here
Paying for College Webinars
Attending college in the next few years? Do you need help understating your option when it comes to paying for and attending college? Join the experts from ECMC’s The College Place Oregon, the Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and colleges actress Oregon as we explaining the financial aid process:
- English Zoom Session: October 24, 2023 6:30 PM. Register at this link
- Spanish Zoom Session: October 26, 2023 6:30 PM. Register at this link
College Rep Visits
Seniors - There will be many college and university presentations this fall at Hilhi throughout the school day. Dates will be published once they are confirmed. You will receive a pass on the day of the presentation to attend. Please sign up for any that you are interested in attending. Use this link to sign up. Google form sign up is also available in the Class of 2024 Google Classroom.
Currently Scheduled College Rep Visits (More to be added when confirmed):
- Done! - Oregon State University
- 10/10 - Southern Oregon University
- 10/11 - Portland State University
- 10/12 - University of Oregon
- 10/16 - Portland Community College
- 10/20 - Western Oregon University
- 10/23 - Linfield University
- 10/25 - Lewis and Clark College
- 10/26 - Portland State University
- 11/3 - Pacific University
- 11/6 - Portland Community College
Scholarships
Seniors - Looking for scholarships for education after high school. There are many scholarship search engines that can be helpful. (www.Fastweb.com, www.Scholarships.com, www.scholarshipsamerica.com)
The College and Career Center keeps a database of scholarships that we know about; check out the 2023-24 HHS Scholarship List (linked here) to see many national, regional, and local scholarship opportunities. This list is updated weekly. This link is also in the class of 2024 Google Classroom.
Check on a consistent basis see scholarships that are currently open and scholarships that will open throughout the school year
Family Fall College Readiness Series - In person Help in Spanish on the College Process
Families and students are invited to join the HSD Family College Readiness Series throughout October. The information sessions will be in person. Join our conversations on how to pay for college based on family status, requirements for college, and receiving help with the Oregon Promise Application
***ALL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS WILL BE IN SPANISH***
Hillsboro High School District Administration Center
3083 NE 49th Place, Hillsboro, OR
Requirements for Applying to College
Date: Wednesday October 4, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Paying for College (Process Overview of FAFSA/ORSAA) + Oregon Promise Workshop
Date Wednesday October 11, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
OSAC Scholarships
Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Contact Information - David Pascual Matias 971-333-8001 pascuada@hsd.k12.or.us
Register Here for all or any of the event series
Juniors - Career Related Learning Experience Opportunities (Open to all Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors)
Juniors - remember you need to complete a CRLE this year for part of your career development credit.
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has just released its most recent events - use this link or come to the College and Career Center to register
Here are two events that are in the month of October:
Another way juniors can Complete their required Career Related Learning Experience is through monthly Career Days offered by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at our different Hillsboro District High Schools
Our First Career Day is in October: Agricultural & Natural Resources Career Day October 19 at Liberty High School - BUS PROVIDED! Students can sign up for this opportunity at this link or by coming to college and career center.
Questions about next steps after high school or need help for any of the above resources please email Tim Kasper at kaspert@hsd.k12.or.us
