Scholarship Resources

Navigating the world of scholarships and financial aid can be confusing. Here's a list of  the resources to help you.  

• 2023 -2024 Scholarship Snapshot is an overview of the statewide awarding made by the OCF scholarship program for the 2023-24 academic year.
• Scholarships Glossary defines words and programs used in the scholarship and financial aid world.
• Office of Student Access and Completion lists hundreds of scholarships for Oregon students — including most of OCF's — with a common online application form.
• ASPIRE is a mentoring program administered by the Office of Student Access and Completion.
• CollegeBoard lets students search for colleges by location, major and cost.
• College Navigator is a college search site managed by the US Department of Education that helps students research what specific majors are offered and where colleges are located.
• College Nights provides information about events held each fall to teach Oregon students about college selection; the financial aid process; and scholarship searches and scams.
• Fastweb helps students find scholarships.
• Federal Student Aid comprises U.S. Department of Education information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
• Federal Student Aid Estimator to help you estimate your eligibility for financial assistance.
• FinAid is a comprehensive source of financial aid information, advice and tools, including an Expected Family Contribution calculator. 
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a necessary form for most scholarship applications and for all forms of public financial aid.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook compiles U.S. Department of Labor information about career opportunities and trends.

Scholarship Volunteer Resources

• The Scholarship Volunteer Handbook provides OCF scholarship program and general selection information to OCF scholarship volunteers.