Ione School District

All college bound students must complete the FAFSA to receive state or federal financial aid. Please find a list of key terms and definitions below:

FAFSA or ORSAA: Every new and returning student must complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) to be considered for federal and/or state financial aid, including grants and loans. Most students will complete the FAFSA to determine their federal and state financial aid eligibility. Students with undocumented status, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, will instead fill out the ORSAA—Oregon’s alternative to the FAFSA. The information provided on the FAFSA or the ORSAA will determine students' eligibility for the Oregon Promise, the Oregon Opportunity Grant, and numerous scholarships. Information provided on the ORSAA is not shared with any federal entities.

OSAC SCHOLARSHIPS: OSAC makes it easy for Oregon students to apply for up to 40 scholarships through a single application. Students can choose from a catalog of more than 600 privately-funded scholarships. Scholarship funds are available for: graduating high school seniors; undergraduate and graduate college students; GED® students; undocumented and DACA students; homeschooled students; community college and vocational school students; single parents returning to school; and more. Students must apply online at OregonStudentAid.gov and submit a completed OSAC scholarship application and all other required materials by the final deadline of March 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Students who submit their applications by February 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. may be entered in a drawing to win a $1,000 OSAC Early Bird scholarship.

OREGON OPPORTUNITY GRANT: The Oregon Opportunity Grant is Oregon’s largest state-funded, need-based grant program. The grant supports low-income students (both recent high school graduates and adult learners) pursuing undergraduate degrees at eligible public and private colleges and universities. Oregon Opportunity Grants are awarded until funds are exhausted, so students should complete either the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible to be automatically considered for the grant for 2021-22.

OREGON PROMISE: Student receiving their high school diploma or GED® equivalent in coming months, as well as recent graduates, may be eligible for the Oregon Promise Grant. The Oregon Promise helps students pay for tuition at Oregon community colleges. Most students must apply for Oregon Promise during their senior year or immediately after GED® test completion (see full Oregon Promise deadlines). Students must meet minimum GPA requirements and enroll in a community college no later than six months after graduation. Interested students must complete an Oregon Promise application and submit a FAFSA or ORSAA by their designated deadline. Depending on program funding, awards may be limited to those under a certain Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) threshold.

FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

OSAC Website: https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/

Oregon Opportunity Grant: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-opportunity-grant.aspx

Oregon Promise: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx

State of Oregon Apprenticeship site links and Information:

https://oregonapprenticeship.org/

https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.oregonbuildingtrades.com/about-us/becoming-an-apprentice/

https://iecoregon.org/apprenticeship/

http://www.build-oregon.com/apprenticeship

Local Trade School Information and site links:

Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School: https://paulmitchell.edu/richland

Ruiz Beauty and Barber School: https://ruiz-beauty-barber-academy.business.site/

Welding: https://www.pcc.edu/programs/welding/

Fire Science, Nail technician School, Welding, Workforce training programs:https://portal3.wwcc.edu/OCATemplates/program-listing-workforce.html

If you are interested in attending college, entering an apprenticeship, or would like to learn more about trade school opportunities please visit your class advisor or Mrs. McElligott in the counseling department.