ASPIRE is the State of Oregon’s mentoring program to help students

access education and training beyond high school.

College PocketPlanner

2016-2017OregonStudentAid.gov/ASPIREOregonStudentAid.gov/ChafeeETV

10/03/16 Douglas County (Roseburg High School)10/04/16 Southern Oregon/Northern California (Southern Oregon University)10/06/16 Central Oregon (Redmond High School)10/18/16 Boise National (Expo Idaho)10/23- 24/16 Portland National (Oregon Convention Center)10/24/16 Salem Area (Chemeketa Community College)10/24/16 Portland Performing (Portland Art Museum Mark Building)4/01/17 Boise Spring (Boise State University)4/30/17 Portland Spring (U of O, The Chiles Center)

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9/01/1610/07/1611/03/1612/21/162/10/174/07/175/09/17

SATTest Dates Registration Deadlines

9/20/1610/25/1611/22/161/10/172/28/174/25/175/24/17

9/10/1610/22/1612/10/162/11/174/08/176/10/17

ACTTest Dates Registration Deadlines

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The College Pocket Planner is produced by the Chafee grant for former foster youth, which provides federally funded awards up to $3,5000. Students can apply at any time. For eligibility, instructions, and the Chafee ETG application, visit OregonStudentAid.gov/chafeeETV

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Review Transcript: Are you on track for graduation?

Register and take ACT and/or SAT

Complete OSAC Personal Statements and Activity Charts

Complete FAFSA: Opens October 1

Review Student Aid Report (SAR) and make FAFSA

corrections

Begin submitting scholarship applications

Begin submitting college applications; monitor deadlines

Attend financial aid nights, workshops and events

APRIL TO MAY

Notify all schools of your decision

Accept financial aid awards

Write thank you notes to scholarship donors

Take community college placement test

JUNE TO AUGUST

Respond to all mail/email from your selected college

Create online school account

Register for housing, orientation, and classes

Tour chosen campus

JANUARY TO MARCH

Complete OSAC Scholarship application

Activities CHART

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Complete Oregon Promise application (Those looking

to attend community college)

Submit application to at least 3 colleges

Apply for additional grants and scholarships offered

by selected college

Check your email and the OSAC Student Portal for

notifications year round

Early Bird: February 15

Final Deadline: March 1 by 5:00pm

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER

Start your OSAC Personal Statements and Activity Chart

Review high school transcript: Are you on track for

graduation?

Register and take PLAN or PSAT

Prep for ACT and/or SAT

Attend college presentations at your High School

Attend career/college fairs

Attend financial aid nights, workshops, and events

Explore scholarship opportunities

Visit College Campuses

JANUARY TO MARCH

Attend campus preview days

Register and take ACT and/or SAT

Narrow down your list of colleges

Update OSAC Activity Chart with school and community

activities

APRIL TO MAY

Meet with school counselor: Register for challenging senior

classes

Take the ACT and/or SAT

Attend financial aid nights, workshops, and events

JUNE TO AUGUST

Visit college campuses

Volunteer in your community

Get a summer job

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