Paying for College

Scholarships for North Clackamas Students! The North Clackamas Education Foundation (NCEF) provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who want to continue their education at a college/university or accredited career school of their choosing.

QuestBridge Scholarships - The QuestBridge National College Match supports low-income high school seniors who have excelled academically but feel like some of the nation’s best colleges are out of reach. 

Raise Me - Earn micro‑scholarships from colleges for your achievements as early as 9th grade!  

Sallie Mae - Find money for college that you don’t need to pay back. 

Scholarships.com - Includes scholarships for undocumented students and first generations college students.

Scholarships for DACA and Undocumented Students

​​Immigrants Rising  - Scholarships and fellowships for undocumented students.

Free Resources and Support at The College Place Oregon Paying for College - Resources for 9-12 grades

Big Future - How to Pay for College  

Edmit - helping students make wise financial decisions about college.

FAFSA and FAFSA+

• Oregon Promise Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps to cover tuition costs at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates and GED® test graduates.It has rolling deadlines based on when the student graduates. The application will open in mid-September 2021 for students who graduate between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

• The FAFSA and ORSAA and FAFSA/ORSAA Application - To be eligible for most types of financial aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). These applications compile financial information and other details about students and families, which the US Department of Education and the State of Oregon use to determine financial need and eligibility for various financial aid opportunities. Opens Oct. 1, 2021

• Oregon Opportunity Grant Oregon's largest state-funded, need-based grant program for college students. Approximately 40,000 students receive Opportunity Grants each year.

• Determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), actual cost of college and sources for financial aid.