Options Beyond High School

information provided by ASPIRE and the State of Oregon

I I need help finding info

about schools.

I’d like to get some

training, but where?

College,me?

Options Beyond High School

Why go on after high school?

Expand Critical Thinking & Knowledge

Labor Market Favors More

Education

Greater Income & Job Security

More Career Options

Community Colleges

Private Career Schools

Out-of-State Schools

Oregon Public Universities

Private Colleges &

Universities

Apprenticeships

What are my options?

Distance Learning

Military Academies

Private Career Schools

Admissions Processes & Costs of

Attendance Vary

Proprietary,For-profit Entities

Vocational Technical Schools

Certificate Programs

Private Career Schools

► DePaul Industries Training Ctr., Portland

► American Denturist College, Eugene

► Phagans’ School of Hair Design, multiple

► Ashland Institute of Massage

► Hot Rod Betties Tattoo School, Salem

► NW School of Animal Massage, Portland

► Bookkeeping Career Institute, Portland

► Wyo Tech, Laramie, Wyoming

► Nascar Technical Institute, Mooresville, NC

Be a Good Researcher

► Confirm preferred certification with potential employers

► Compare private career school programs to community college programs

► Ask about federal financial aid

► Investigate transferability of earned credits

► Verify school is licensed by Oregon Dept. of Education: www.ode.state.or.us

► Research employment & wage trends at: www.olmis.org

Oregon Community Colleges

Certificate Programs

Oregon Community College Associationwww.OCCA17.com

Associate DegreesOregon Transfer

Degrees

Apprenticeship Programs

2-year public colleges

Apprenticeship Programs

► 20% of apprenticeship applicants selected

► All Oregon community colleges have apprenticeship programs

► Link to a community college apprenticeship program at the OR Bureau of Labor & Industry website:

www.oregon.gov/boli/ATD/pages/communitycollegesapprenticeshiplinks.asp

Academic Preparation

is Key

Classroom & On-the-Job

Training

Pay Increases as One Learns

Non-union & Union

Opportunities

Apprenticeship Programs

► Bricklaying/Masonry, Mt. Hood CC

► Electrician Technologies, Clackamas CC

► Data Communications Installation, Linn-Benton CC

► Carpentry, Lane CC

► Ironworker, Mt. Hood CC

► Construction Trades, Portland CC

► Plumbing, Chemeketa CC

► Sheet Metal, Lane CC

Oregon Community Colleges17 schools with 60 sites statewide

Blue Mountain CCCentral Oregon CCChemeketa CC*Clackamas CCClatsop CCColumbia Gorge CCKlamath CC Lane CCLinn-Benton CC

Mt. Hood CCOregon Coast CCPortland CCRogue CCSouthwestern CC*Tillamook Bay CCTreasure Valley CC*Umpqua CC

* Dorms onsite

Oregon Public Universities

www.ous.edu

Admissions Requirements:• Competitive GPA• ACT or SAT Scores• Course Rigor• Application Deadline

Undergraduate & Graduate

Degrees

Enrollment:3,800 to 30,000

Students

Not All Applicants Admitted

► Eastern Oregon University

► Oregon Health & Sciences University

► Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech)

► Oregon State University

► Portland State University

► Southern Oregon University

► University of Oregon

► Western Oregon University

www.ous.edu

Oregon Public Universities

Private Colleges & Universities

www.CommonApp.org

Admissions Requirements:• Competitive GPA• ACT or SAT Scores• Course Rigor• Application Deadline

Undergraduate & Graduate

Degrees

May Require: Recommendations

& Essays

May Require:SAT Subject Tests

Regionally Accredited and Nonprofit Birthingway College of MidwiferyConcordia UniversityCorban UniversityGeorge Fox UniversityLewis & Clark CollegeLinfield CollegeMarylhurst UniversityMount Angel Seminary

Pacific UniversityReed CollegeUniversity of PortlandWarner Pacific UniversityWestern SeminaryWestern States UniversityWillamette University

Oregon Private Colleges & Universities

Multnomah University National College of Natural MedicineNorthwest Christian University Oregon College of Art & CraftOregon College of Oriental MedicinePacific NW College of Art

Oregon Independent Colleges Associationwww.oaicu.org

Military Options► Military Academies

► Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)– Scholarships available to high school seniors– Some academic requirements depending upon

branch of service– Living allowances while in college– Enter military as an officer after college

► Direct enlistment after high school– Students should speak to recruiters from all

branches of service– Access to specialized training may be enhanced

by community college credit

Military Options

► U.S Air Force Academy► U.S. Naval Academy► U.S Military Academy► U.S Coast Guard► Oregon National Guard

College Athletics for Students► Students wishing to participate at Division I NCAA and NAIA college level need special attention

► Opportunities at Division II and Division III level schools have fewer requirements in order to play

Contact school counselor or coach for guidance

http://www.ncaa.org

Choosing a School

Is this school a good fit for me?

Things to consider:

School Ranking

Programs of Study

Admission Requirements

Location

Financial Aid

Cost

Student Population

Faculty/Student Ratio

Tests

► SAT/ACT recommended spring of junior year► Required by most public/private schools► Required by many scholarship programs► Schools may require SAT subject tests

**Must take SAT by the end of Semester 1 of Senior year to receive Honors Diploma at Dayton

Financial Aid

Grants & Scholarships● Financial Need, Academics, Talent, Major,

Geography, Experience

Loans● Federal● Private

Work Study● Financial Need● 10-20 Hours/Week

OSACOffice of Student Access and Completion

http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/

Here to help Oregon students pursue their college and career goals. With OSAC, you can:

● Get Financial Aid - FAFSA - opens 10/1/16● Access Grants

○ Oregon Opportunity Grant○ Apply for Grants » File FAFSA

● Apply for OSAC Scholarships - Opens 11/1/16○ Application○ Catalog

Oregon Opportunity Grant► Complete FAFSA

► Awarded to Oregon residents attending Oregon schools

► Based on financial need

► Approx. $111 million available for 2013-15

www.OregonStudentAid.gov

Oregon Promise► The Oregon Promise application will open by October 10, 2016.

Funding for Oregon Promise for the 2017-18 academic year is subject to Oregon Legislative approval. More information will be available in spring 2017.

What is Oregon Promise?Oregon Promise is a state grant program that covers some or all of the tuition at any Oregon community college. Oregon Promise is for recent Oregon high school graduates and GED recipients who enroll in an Oregon community college within six months of graduation.

Who is eligible?You must meet all of the following criteria:

● Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED recipient● Have a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher● Enroll at least half-time at an Oregon community college within 6 months of high school

graduation or GED completion● Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to enrolling in community college

www.OregonStudentAid.gov

Complete the FAFSA► Allows Schools to Offer:

- Federal, State, Private Grants & Scholarships - Federal Work Study - Federal Loans

► Computes Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

► Required for many Scholarships and the Oregon Opportunity Grant

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

https://fafsa.ed.gov/