Basically, any senior graduating can opt to stay on the YC "books" for the first year they're at college in exchange for $4000 toward tuition and books at any Oregon public community college or college they attend!!! This should help out those kids who don't necessarily qualify for merit scholarships as well as those who don't qualify for need-based grants like the Pell.
You don't need to understand all of the particulars -- just know to send candidates to see Kate Jenkins in Counseling or Jeff Davis. The Administration is really hoping at least 25 kids take advantage of this path to pay for college this fall (that means graduating seniors this June!!!)
The deadline to apply for the Expanded Options Scholarship is April 12 --- so start telling your kiddos about it!!
There are orange brochures on the main table in the office by the "We Got In" Poster. Feel free to take one for yourself and to give them to students!
Expanded Options Scholarship Program
The Expanded Options Scholarship Program (EOSP) is designed to provide an opportunity for high school students, who have completed graduation requirements and would like to pursue the Expanded Options Diploma, to access a 5th year of education at a credit bearing Community College or Oregon Public University with the help of a $4,050 scholarship awarded by YCHS. This program would serve those students who are not utilizing funds from the FAFSA and instead, seeking scholarship funds to gain college credit.
Students interested in the program will be required to remain enrolled full time at Yamhill Carlton High School, as well as maintain full time (12 credits per term) enrollment status at an Oregon community college or public university. YCHS will pay a total of $4,050 in scholarship: $3,150 towards tuition and fees, $600 towards books and each student will be provided a tablet for their use ($300) during the program. More information will be distributed via email and an upcoming Senior Night. In the meantime, please contact the counseling office with any questions.
