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OASFAA Annual Conference

January 24 – 26, 2010

2010 OSAC Update

Oregon Student Assistance Commission

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ASPIRE

Holding steady during economic crisisFunding from State, TG from Texas, and the

Oregon Community FoundationCurrently at 104 sites - will increase to 115Last year 1500+ volunteers mentored 9,000+

students and 61,000+ students attended workshops or received “drop-in” help

Online training for site coordinators and volunteers

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ASPIRE and Access Programs

Two new pilot programs funded by GEAR UPeASPIRE targets schools that face challenges

recruiting local volunteers Getting Ready to ASPIRE for middle school

students

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2010-11Opportunities Booklets

ECMC will continue partnership with OSAC to provide National and Oregon-specific booklets (available September, 2010)

Order online at www.GetCollegeFunds.org ECMC will also continue 2010 College Night in

Oregon statewide

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OSAC eApp Update

Online application = faster processing and less errors 99.5% of 2009 apps filed online Applicants can scan & upload electronic copies of

transcripts and other documents High school registrars can upload transcripts via OSAC’s

secure web portal or IDTS 12,500+ apps started to date – 61.7% increase from last

year

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OSAC eApp Update

Improvements New scholarship sort filters – County of Residence and

GPA Ability to view uploaded documents to ensure accuracy Extra docs collected only if applicant enters competition CIS Activities Chart data can be imported

Receive alerts Twitter.com/OSAC or become a Facebook Fan

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OSAC eApp Update

e-Student Profile created by each applicant that provides a web portal for the student to: Verify OSAC’s receipt of eApp, transcripts, and

required documents check application status and scholarships awarded Accept awards Update prior-year applications Students must check back and take action, until get

“Valid eApp Accepted” message

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Timely Tip Sheets

College Students Facing Major Losses in Family Income Paying for College ─ What You Need to Know About Student

Loans Dealing with Job Loss (Independent Students) How to Analyze College Financial Aid Award Letters Youth in Foster Care Can Go to College −There is money for you Avoiding Scholarship Scams Employer’s Guide to College Degrees NEXT: Higher Education Tuition Tax Credits

www.GetCollegeFunds.org

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OASFAA +NT4CM + CACG

Train the Trainer: for high school guidance counselors and

community advocates who can help students and families understand the college-going process and fill out the FASFA

Partners Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid

Administration National Training for Counselors and Mentors College Access Challenge Grant

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Finding Fund$ PowerPoint

Available in English and Spanish Three sections with presentation notes that you can “mix

and match” Financial Aid Terms OSAC: Opportunity Grant and eApp Scholarship Workbook Scholarship Tips

Limited availability for OSAC presentations on your campus or you are welcome to present the workshop

Go to: www.osac.state.or.us Click on Scholarship and Access Tab Click on

High School Counselors and College Scholarship Counselors link

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College Goal OregonJanuary 30, 2010

Students get help to complete FAFSA OSAC in year one of three year continuation grant

from YMCA 24 event sites statewide New “FAFSA Fridays” Webinars from February to

June in 2010

www.CollegeGoalOregon.org

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College Goal Oregon

2007 Statso11 Cities - 15 Siteso150 Volunteerso847 Students

2008 Statso17 Cities - 20 Siteso291 Volunteerso2018 Students

2009 Statso24 Cities - 28 Siteso310 Volunteerso2422 Students

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Partnership Opportunities

Your school can host an ASPIRE conference or regional meeting

College Goal Oregon (1/30/10): Financial aid experts and Spanish-language interpreters needed

OASFAA Training Project – Train the Trainer