The US Department of Education and the IRS announce
that the FAFSA’s Data Retrieval Tool will be unavailable until the next
FAFSA season:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/a bout/announcements/irs-drt-una vailable
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017
IRS Data Retrieval Tool Offline Until Start of Next FAFSA Season, in Fall 2017
New Scholarship
Just found this in my e-mails that came in over
break. Sounds like an interesting scholarship offered by Best Mattress
Reviews. Looks like a pretty simple application. Please pass it along to
your mentees. -- Janet
We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to eligible
HS seniors, current college and graduate students in an effort to give
back and also promote sleep awareness.
Scott Banke Memorial Scholarship
Please remind your students to apply for this generous scholarship by April 10. Good activity for Spring Break!
Oregon Promise Application, Toolkit, and Webinars
March 10, 2017
Contact: Endi Hartigan, Communications and Policy Specialist | Office: 503-378-6769 | Cell: 971-701-4032 | endi.hartigan@state.or.us
Source: Juan Baez-Arévalo, interim director of the HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
Contact: Endi Hartigan, Communications and Policy Specialist | Office: 503-378-6769 | Cell: 971-701-4032 | endi.hartigan@state.or.us
Source: Juan Baez-Arévalo, interim director of the HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
Oregon Promise Application Open through July 3, Learn More at OregonStudentAid.gov
OSAC launches a 2017 toolkit for students and counselors, including upcoming counselor webinars
OSAC launches a 2017 toolkit for students and counselors, including upcoming
Eugene, Oregon
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The Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Student Access
and Completion (OSAC) is pleased to announce a new toolkit of
informational materials
to help Oregonians learn about and apply for Oregon Promise. The
application for the Oregon Promise grant is open through July 3 for students who will graduate high school (or complete a GED) in spring 2017 and attend community college in fall 2017. Visit
www.OregonStudentAid.gov to apply.
Oregon Promise is a state grant that covers most tuition at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® recipients. This grant is already helping thousands of students attend community college. Provided the Oregon Legislature continues funding for the program, it will be available again to Oregon students for fall 2017. Students, families, school leaders and counselors are encouraged to utilize a newly launched 2017 communications toolkit that includes the following materials:
Oregon Promise is a state grant that covers most tuition at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® recipients. This grant is already helping thousands of students attend community college. Provided the Oregon Legislature continues funding for the program, it will be available again to Oregon students for fall 2017. Students, families, school leaders and counselors are encouraged to utilize a newly launched 2017 communications toolkit that includes the following materials:
- Oregon Promise Video: Brief introduction to Oregon Promise for students and families.
- Flyers (for High School)(for Community College): Materials can be posted widely to encourage students to learn more and apply.
- Handout: Summary document geared toward students and families.
- Infographic: A quick visual of the program to share on social media.
- Counselor Presentation: Detailed slides for teachers and counselors who will be presenting to students and families.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Detailed answers to many questions on Oregon Promise eligibility criteria and the application process.
In addition, the Office of Student Access and Completion will be hosting
online counselor webinars in late March. Community college advisors, high school teachers, counselors and other student support staff are encouraged to attend.
Seating will be limited. Webinar dates will be announced soon; sign up for the
Oregon Promise Listserv or see
our website to receive timely updates.
Who is Eligible: A student must be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® recipient, have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, reside in Oregon for at least 12 months prior to community college attendance, attend an Oregon community college at least half time within six months of graduating high school, and meet any other specific requirements. Students must complete the application process (see below). Visit www.OregonStudentAid.gov for full details.
What it Covers: The Oregon Promise grant helps pay for most community college tuition (up to 12 credits per term) after other state and federal grant aid has been applied. However, there are other college costs that are not fully covered by Oregon Promise such as books, fees, housing, and costs of living. Additionally, the community college automatically deducts a $50 co-pay from the Oregon Promise award each term. Eligible students whose full tuition is already covered by state or federal need-based grants can receive $1,000 toward their other expenses. Students are encouraged to explore all financial aid options to meet their goals.
How to Apply: Students must complete the Oregon Promise application. The application deadline is July 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m PDT. For early notification, students should complete their application by April 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m PDT. Students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) at OregonStudentAid.gov and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA. The ORSAA is specifically for undocumented students, including students who have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status.
Get Support: If you have questions about Oregon Promise, contact info@oregonpromise.org or (541) 687-7400.
The Oregon Promise program was launched by legislation passed in 2015, and is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). Funding for the 2017-2018 academic year is subject to Oregon Legislative approval. OSAC awards more than $80 million dollars each year in grants and privately funded scholarships to help students meet their college expenses. Learn more about all programs at www.OregonStudentAid.gov.
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Who is Eligible: A student must be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED® recipient, have at least a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, reside in Oregon for at least 12 months prior to community college attendance, attend an Oregon community college at least half time within six months of graduating high school, and meet any other specific requirements. Students must complete the application process (see below). Visit www.OregonStudentAid.gov for full details.
What it Covers: The Oregon Promise grant helps pay for most community college tuition (up to 12 credits per term) after other state and federal grant aid has been applied. However, there are other college costs that are not fully covered by Oregon Promise such as books, fees, housing, and costs of living. Additionally, the community college automatically deducts a $50 co-pay from the Oregon Promise award each term. Eligible students whose full tuition is already covered by state or federal need-based grants can receive $1,000 toward their other expenses. Students are encouraged to explore all financial aid options to meet their goals.
How to Apply: Students must complete the Oregon Promise application. The application deadline is July 3, 2017 at 5:00 p.m PDT. For early notification, students should complete their application by April 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m PDT. Students must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) at OregonStudentAid.gov and list at least one Oregon community college on the FAFSA or ORSAA. The ORSAA is specifically for undocumented students, including students who have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status.
Get Support: If you have questions about Oregon Promise, contact info@oregonpromise.org or (541) 687-7400.
The Oregon Promise program was launched by legislation passed in 2015, and is administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC). Funding for the 2017-2018 academic year is subject to Oregon Legislative approval. OSAC awards more than $80 million dollars each year in grants and privately funded scholarships to help students meet their college expenses. Learn more about all programs at www.OregonStudentAid.gov.
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The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion is committed to expanding opportunities
to Oregonians to complete their higher education and career training goals through information, mentoring, and financial aid.
The HECC is dedicated to fostering and sustaining the best, most rewarding pathways to opportunity and success for all Oregonians through an accessible, affordable and coordinated network for educational achievement beyond high school. For more information, go to www.Oregon.gov/HigherEd
The HECC is dedicated to fostering and sustaining the best, most rewarding pathways to opportunity and success for all Oregonians through an accessible, affordable and coordinated network for educational achievement beyond high school. For more information, go to www.Oregon.gov/HigherEd
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
How to Help Students Work Around the IRS DRT Outage
Attention NCAN members:
NCAN
has become aware that the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) is currently
not working. If you are assisting a student or family attempting
to complete a FAFSA and click to go the IRS website, you will receive
this message:
This service will be unavailable due to system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. If more information is available, you can find it by selecting the service from the Tools page.
NCAN
recommends that until the system is available again, families bypass
this option and manually enter all the required financial
information in both the student and parent sections of the FAFSA. This
will allow the form to be completed and submitted.
At
this point, NCAN has not received any guidance regarding how the DRT
system outage will affect students in terms of being selected
for verification. We encourage our members that are still assisting
with FAFSA completion to relay a message to your families about bringing
all appropriate 2015 tax forms and information with them to their
appointment or workshop so that you may assist them
with completing the FAFSA.
NCAN
hopes that this issue will be resolved quickly, as state and
institutional deadlines are prevalent in the month of March. Thank
you for your support.
A Way to Apply Free to Private Colleges
Never too early to tell your juniors about this great summer opportunity to see private colleges and apply to them free.
Reserve you tour for the OSU College of Engineering Undergraduate Expo May 19!
The 18th Annual Engineering Expo will take place on May 19,
at the Kelley Engineering Center, Community Plaza, and Johnson Hall on
the Oregon State University campus. This free event is open to the
public
and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s Engineering Expo promises to be another spectacular showcase of innovative creations.
The day will be a
buzz with student ingenuity. We will be featuring inventions developed
by Oregon State engineering students for their senior design projects in
the following disciplines:
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Biological and Ecological Engineering
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Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering
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Civil and Construction Engineering
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering
·
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
FIRST robots from local high schools will also be on display.
Racecars built by students in the champion Global Formula Racing team will be on display along with other wheeled contraptions.
The Expo is a great
learning opportunity for high school students who are interested in
science and technology or may be considering a career in engineering.
If you would like to attend
teachers must make reservations for a tour using the following link,
http://oregonstate.qualtrics.c om/SE/?SID=SV_72mruqc5QHNpEix
Oregon State University
College of Engineering
Corvallis, OR 97331
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