PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Sometimes going to college just seems too expensive. Actually, it may cost less than you think. An Oregon student enrolling in one of Oregon's public universities can expect to pay about $4,434 in tuition and fees, in addition to other costs for books and supplies, room and board, and personal expenses. Financial aid, in the form of scholarships, grants and loans often pay all of these expenses. The following links will help you explore your options for paying the bills.
Scholarships FAQ - The basics of how scholarships work, brought to you by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Adventures in Education - Adventures In Education (AIE) is a nonprofit, public benefit program developed that helps students plan and complete their journey through higher education. By providing a Web site and other free resources to students, parents, counselors, and educators, AIE encourages individuals to discover and pursue educational opportunities. AIE promotes a better tomorrow by preparing students and families for the adventure today.
The GEAR UP Scholarship - Provides information on the GEAR UP scholarship program.
Education Corner - Scholarships by category, as well as tips for writing essays, scholarship FAQ, and other helpful information.
Federal Student Aid - How to help your child prepare for education beyond high school including information on academic and financial preparation.
Oregon Student Aid - Formerly getcollegefunds.org, this site is sponsored by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission. Learn how to pay for college, manage your debt, and apply for scholarships.
OSAC - The Oregon Student Assistance Commission is your one-stop shopping for scholarships and other financial aid available to Oregon Students.
NASFAA - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators offers step-by-step information on eligibility, discounts, and receiving financial aid.
Scholarship search - This site will help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans.
theWashBoard.org - Connecting students and providers of college scholarships. Fill out a profile and find out which scholarships you may be eligible for!
UO Scholarship Search Engine - The University of Oregon has launched a scholarship search engine designed to help current and prospective UO students discover scholarships that can help them to finance their college educations.
English-Spanish Education Glossary - pdf 
567 kb - The National Council for Community and Education Partnerships' (NCCEP) has actively collaborated with a group of organizations from throughout the nation to create an English-Spanish glossary of standard terms relating to student financial aid and post secondary education.
My EXtraordinary Life...and the Money in it - Real life. Fun. Scary. Exciting. Find out how your money can go along for the ride.
Native American Scholarship Booklet - A resource with lists of scholarships specificially for Native American and minority students.
Private School Grants - Information on private grants for college, as well as tips on tips on applying for such grants, where to find them, and how to go about the whole process.
Additional Scholarship Links for Chicano/Latino Students:
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The Minority Scholarships Guide |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
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Latino and Minority Scholarships  |
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National Directory of Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships for Latino Students |
