College Planning Resources
Here are some web resources to assist in planning for college.
For additional assistance contact your school’s Career Specialist. They can be reached in the Career Center at each high school.
Career Specialists:
McKay: Vicki Koenig 503-399-3080
McNary: Judy Peterson 503-399-3233
North Salem: Elisa Evert 503-399-3241
South Salem: Dorothy Cope 503-399-3252
Sprague: Carlotta Arnold 503-399-3261
West Salem: Sarah Singleton 503-399-5533
College Preparation Program: Cathy Tilley tilley_cathy@salkeiz.k12.or.us
Extrance Exams
www.collegeboard.com SAT registration
www.actstudents.org links to ACT resource sites
College Search/Funding Sources
www.getcollegefunds.org State of Oregon’s official site for financial aid
www.commonapp.org common admissions application
www.ous.edu Oregon University system
www.wiche.edu out of state tuition exchange program
www.review.com includes college entrance test preparation
Paying for College
FAFSA on the Web
Calculate how much you can afford to borrow and repay
Low-interest Federal Loans and Strategies
Federal Financial Aid – Learn more about federal grants, loans, and more. Or call toll-free at 800-433-3243 or TTY 800-730-8913, or e-mail studentaid@ed.gov
College Savings Plans
Scholarship Directories
Focused Scholarship Resources
African American Scholarships
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarships
Students with Disabilities
Gates Millennium Scholarships
Latino Scholarships
Native American Grants and Scholarships
Resources for foster youth
Scholarship Scams
