ASPIRE
What is ASPIRE?
Acess to Student assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone
Changing Oregons Future Creating Community Investment
Cultivating Achievement
The Goals of ASPIRE are to:
- Provide advising, resources, and encouragement to help students access education and training beyond high school
- Build a sustainable community of volunteer advisors
- Educate students and families about the scholarship application process and other options for paying for postsecondary education
Some Important Dates:
DECEMBER 19TH GEAR UP NIGHT STARTS 5:30 DINNER @ 6:00
January 1st FAFSA
OSAC.......OREGON OPPORTUNITY IS DUE BY FEB 1, 2013
January 10th Burger King McLamore Foundation
January 11th Gates Millennium Scholars Program
January 15th Dell Scholars Program Due
February 1st AXA Achievement Scholarship Due
February 1st ESA Foundation Scholarship Due
FEBRUARY 11TH Oregon Music Hall of Fame
February 8th KFC Colonel Sanders Scholarship Due
February 1st BMCC Scholarships begin due by Mar 31st
March 1st Oregon State Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship Due
April 1st Hermiston Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles
If you are interested in becoming part of our ASPIRE team please contact me.
ASPIRE Coordinator
June Mills
541-449-3851
June_Mills@stanfield.k12.or.us
office hoursTuesdays and Thursday 8:00 - 4:00
Scholarships Are Available in College Center
Informational Podcast
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
http://www.osac.state.or.us/podcast.html
- Tips for Effective College & Scholarship Essays
The OSAC eApp Process & Interview
- Tips for High School Juniors
- A Testimonial of the OSAC eApp Experience
- Making the Most of a College Fair
- American Tax Credit
- The OSAC eApp scholarship application
- Avoiding Scholarship Scams
- Financial Aid for Former Foster Youth
- What do I do after I submit the eApp
The OSAC eApp Process & Interview
Some OSAC websites:
GetCollegeFunds.org OregonOpportunities.gov AspireOregon.org CollegeGoalOregon.org
January 1: START FILLING OUT YOUR FAFSA!
February 1: Priority FAFSA filing date for Most colleges (have your FAFSA completed before this date!!)