CHS College and Career Center News

Attention Class of 2025:

Do you need help paying for college, a trade school, or cosmetology school next year? Come to the FAFSA/ORSAA and Oregon Promise Completion Night at CHS on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm in the CHS Library. See THIS FLIER for details.

• ALL seniors considering college should fill out the FAFSA (federal financial aid) and the Oregon Promise (state financial aid for community colleges.) If you are planning to attend a 4-year college, we still urge you to complete the Oregon Promise as insurance just in case your plans change.

  
  

Step 1:

Create your FSA ID (A student creates one and a parent creates one, too.)

• The student and the parent cannot use the same email or phone number in the FAFSA.
• Be sure to save your sign-in and passwords, for both accounts, and carefully save them since you will reapply every year you are in college.

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Step 2:

Complete your FAFSA or ORSAA (for Oregon students without a social security number)

If you are not sure which form to do, go to the FAFSA/ORSAA Filter Tool.

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

ORSAA: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/fafsa-orsaa.aspx

• Both the student and the parent will complete a section and sign electronically with the FSA ID created above.
  
• Note: You will be completing the FAFSA 2025-26 form and will use 2023 tax information.
  
• PARENTS: You will have 45 days to complete your application once your student completes theirs. If you miss this window, the student will have to start over
  




Below are some additional resources about FAFSA/ORSAA:

• [VIDEO] What Is FAFSA®?
• [VIDEO] Who Is a Contributor on the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form?
• FAFSA/ORSAA Information
• Handy FAFSA checklist- print and use to complete the FAFSA

The Oregon Promise application can be accessed here. www.oregonstudentaid.gov

What does this mean and how can seniors benefit?

• Students could receive between $4500-$9000 for FREE to use at an Oregon Community College (over a 2 year span).
• If students have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better by the time they graduate, they are eligible.
• Students must also complete a FAFSA or ORSAA financial aid application to receive the funds.
• All seniors should do these steps because they only get ONE chance to do it. If they miss this deadline of June 1, 2024, they can never go back and do it. It's a One and Done deal.
• All seniors should do the Oregon Promise application in case other post high school plans don't happen. Consider it an "insurance policy" for the future.
• Students taking community college courses for apprenticeships, certificates, etc. can use these funds, too.
• The deadline is June 1. Let's get this done long before then!

Portland State University Electrical and Computer Engineering presentation- Tues. 12/10

Western Oregon University presentation- Mon. 12/16

Yale University presentation- Thur. 12/19

NW College of Construction field trip- Wed. 12/11

Oregon State University field trip- Tues. 1/14

Youth Summit at Mt. Hood Community College field trip- Fri. 2/21

NW Youth Careers Expo field trip- Wed. 3/19

List of College, Trade, and Career Related PRESENTATIONS (with links to sign up)

List of College, Trade, and Career Related FIELD TRIPS/EVENTS

For more information about any of these events, see Mr. Henderson in the College and Career Center or contact him at mike_henderson@csd28j.org.

The Coolidge Scholarship *for Juniors only- Due Dec. 11

Equitable Excellence Scholarship- Due Dec. 18

Amazon’s Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship- Due Dec. 19

The HOME DEPOT Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship- Due Dec. 31

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship- Due. Jan. 9

Pride Foundation Scholarships- Due Jan. 10

APIA Scholarship Program- Due Jan. 15

Bezos Scholars *for Juniors only- Due Jan. 21

Alexander Hamilton Scholars *for Juniors Only- Due Jan. 31

2024-2025 CHS and Local Scholarships “One Sheet”: CHS students should apply for these scholarships because CHS students will receive them. This will be updated as needed. Keep checking back for current due dates and application links.

Future Connect application is now OPEN for students attending PCC in Fall 2025! The biggest update to the FC application is that students must apply to PCC before they can apply to Future Connect.

Here's more info about who can qualify for the Future Connect Scholarship.

https://www.pcc.edu/future-connect/

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship is OPEN

Due Date: March 3rd.

WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP?

• Supports students who have significant financial barriers to college
• Award amount is calculated on college cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, personal costs, etc.), minus other grants and scholarships
• In addition to a generous financial award, Scholars receive academic guidance, leadership development, personal and professional support, and access to the Ford Family alumni network
• Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study

Scholarship amount: Award covers up to $40,000 per year (tuition, fees, room and board, personal costs, etc.), minus other grants and scholarships.

WHO QUALIFIES?

• Residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, Calif.
• Graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who have never enrolled full time in a 2- or 4- year college and seeking a bachelor’s degree
• Students who plan to enroll full time in the fall in their state of residence (Oregon or Calif.)

Application

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Office
44 Club Road, Suite 100 | Eugene, OR 97401
Toll Free: (877) 864-2872 | Local: (541) 485-6211
Fax: (541) 485-6223
fordscholarships@tfff.org

Do you like working with your hands? Do you like to see a project completed that you contributed to? Do you want a high paying job with no college needed and no college debt? An apprenticeship in the trades might be for you.

What is an apprenticeship? Watch this 6 min. Video

Apprenticeship requirements

Check out the options for high paying jobs in the trades at this website: Accessing Union Apprenticeships

SHAC is a student-led group dedicated to promoting health, wellness, equity, and community resources through various projects. Partnering with the Student Health Center, we aim to empower our school and community on vital health issues. With this platform, members have the chance to use their voice to advocate for their peers/community as well as gaining valuable skills. This experience looks great on resumes and college apps. In previous projects, students have organized a Narcan campaign, blood drives, park cleanups, and de-stress kits. The topics and projects are limitless, and we welcome all 9th-12th graders to join!

See this digital flyer for more information. Fill out the Google Form at this link if you are interested in participating.

The Oregon Leadership Institute (OLI) is an exciting free program for high school juniors and seniors focused on leadership skills, public speaking, and emotional intelligence skills for high school students. OLI pairs college-level students with high school students interested in college and career ideas. OLI pairs students from all backgrounds and nationalities.

The program offers a tuition-free series of workshops and training sessions during the fall, winter, and spring terms. High school students join field trips and learn about civic leadership. The collaboration with community partners promotes critical thinking and community development. Over eight months, participants share activities focused on team building, college life and college programs, and strategic communication. Students also learn about personal advocacy.
I would like to schedule a meeting with you and talk about the program benefits for your students. Thank you in advance for your support.

See THIS LINK to learn more about the Oregon Leadership Institute and register to participate HERE.

Attention students who want to go to college in the Western United States but not in Oregon. Are you worried about the added cost of "out of state tuition"? Although it is true that some colleges will charge you more money for tuition since you are not from their state, there are ways to minimize that added cost. The Wester Undergraduate Exchange is a program that allows you to pay less when you attend one of 160 colleges in the Western United States. See this THIS FLIER for more information. See Mr. Henderson in the College and Career Center if you have any questions or to discuss how this program works.

https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/

This free college-planning publication provides students and families with important information and tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities guides are available in English and Spanish. The state-specific booklets are the same as the national booklets with the addition of state-specific information on colleges, financial aid, and resources. Oregon Opportunities English Version. Spanish version coming soon.

BECOME A CADET:

The Police Cadet Program is designed to offer young men and women firsthand experience and training in the field of law enforcement while working individually or as a team to develop confidence and leadership skills that benefit any career choice. The Cadet program looks to achieve these goals through mentorship, classroom instruction, hands-on training, and experiences.

CADET OPPORTUNITIES:

As a Cadet, you will expose yourself to multiple community engagement opportunities and events. Some examples are listed below.

● Ride-Alongs with Police Officers

● Assisting Police Officers at road hazards, traffic accidents, and crime scenes

● Assisting with Parades

● School Safety Fairs

● Participate in police training as role players

● Youth Camp support/mentorship

● Traffic Control

CADET TRAINING:

The Cadet Academy is largely based on class content provided for full-time Officers at the State of

Oregon Police Academy (DPSST) and Portland Police Bureau Advanced Academy. Many of the Classes are targeted to develop an understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice system, Oregon laws, and the professional ethics and skills applied to law enforcement. The academy typically starts in January and ends in April. Classes typically run 12 consecutive weeks and are held on Saturdays.

CADET QUALIFICATIONS:

● - Must meet age requirements: 16 – 20 years of age **Must be 16 before January 31st to

apply**.

● - Must be a High School or GED program graduate or be a student maintaining a 2.0 GPA or

higher.

● - Must have no arrests or convictions, which would prohibit employment as a Portland Police

Officer.

● - Must possess or have the ability to immediately obtain a valid driver’s license or instructional

permit and maintain a good driving record.

● - Must be able to pass a background investigation and interview.

Follow the Cadet Program:

Twitter: @ppbcadets

Instagram: @portlandpolicecadets

Here is a video description of what a cadet is and what we do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tTsNU5r6LI

We are currently accepting applications; apply below.

joinportlandpolice.com/cadets

Volunteering is a great way to help the community and to help build your resume with quality real life experiences. Check out this opportunities.

YouthLine

Gresham ReStore

Below is the schedule of when the branches of the military will have a table set up at the 3 lunches at CHS.

Air Force- 2nd Thursday of each month

Army- 3rd Wednesday of each month

Marines- 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month

Navy- 1st Tuesday of each month

Oregon Army National Guard- 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month

See Mr. Henderson in the College and Career Center or email him at mike_henderson@csd28j.org if you want to set up an individual meeting with a recruiter from one of the branches of the military.

My name is Mike Henderson and I am the School to Career Specialist at Centennial High School. My main job is to help students with their plans for after high school. Whether those plans include college, the military, going straight into the workforce, or going into an apprenticeship, I am here to help. These monthly newsletters will help you with important information and keep you informed. If you have any questions, you can always email me at mike_henderson@csd28j.org, call me at 503-762-6180 ext.5574, or just swing by the College and Career Center (right next to the CHS Counseling Office) to talk to me.

Email: mike_henderson@csd28j.org
Website: https://mikehenderson20.wixsite.com/website
Location: 3505 Southeast 182nd Avenue, Gresham, OR, USA
Phone: 503-762-6180 ext. 5574