College & Career Planning

C O U N S E L I N G  &  C A R E E R  C E N T E R

Paying for College (for after you graduate high school)

Preparing for Life After High School

There are many ways to pay for college and they typically break down into the following three categories.

• Loans: private or public, the must be repaid
  

• Grants: government aid that doesn't need to be repaid and is usually limited to specific requirements
  

• Scholarships: require an application, but doesn't need to be repaid
  

One of the first steps in applying for funding is completing the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Prior to completing the application you (and your parent or guardian) need to apply for a PIN. Please refer to the below websites.

• http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
  

• http://www.pin.ed.gov
  

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

FAFSA available - file now!

College Admissions Deadlines Approaching

Be certain of your college or universities requirements, dates and deadlines

Apply now for scholarships - click here to check out our scholarship listing

CEEB School Codes:

Estacada AllPrep Academy - 380171   Marcola AllPrep Early College – 380176Sisters AllPrep Early College – 380186

   Marcola Academy – 380179  Sisters Academy – 380178

Silvies River Academy - 380404    Washington Academy - 380180

SAT & ACT

What are they?

The SAT and ACT are the two primary college admissions examinations.

Why are these important?

Most colleges requires either for applying as a freshman and many

scholarships also require them. They are used as an indicator of potential

college success.

When should I be taking an SAT or ACT?

Many students take one or both tests during their “junior” year of high

school, leaving ample time to retest in the event the student is trying to

get a better score.

How do I sign up?

The websites below tell you everything you want to know - information to

help prepare for testing, transition tools to assist with college searches,

scholarships, and test question of the day!

SAT - http://sat.collegeboard.com/home

ACT - http://www.act.org/aap/

Does it cost?

Yes - there is a fee for each and the cost can be found on the website.

**There is a waiver for low income families, please check with your

counselor if you need a waiver.

Attention Sophomores  - PSAT available in the fall

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/reg.html

OTHER FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

• College Financial Aid Department
  

• NELA: Center for Student Success - www.centerforstudentsuccess.org
  

• Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone - www.aspireoregon.org
  

• College Board: Inspiring Minds - www.collegeboard.com
  

• US Department of Education - www.ed.gov
  

• Info on Federal Student Aid - www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
  

• Merit‐based Scholarships - www.meritaid.com
  

• Oregon Student Assistance Commission - www.osac.state.or.us
  

What are you planning to do after graduation?

There are many options available to students after high school: a four-year college, a community college, a career training program, the military or a job. We are here to help you navigate the opportunities available to you after college.

If you know what you want to do, that is great and we can help you follow that path. If you are unsure or have questions, we can provide you with resources and opportunities for exploration. Contact your counselor with any questions you may have.

Click on the section below:

Prepaing for Life After High School

Paying for College

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