College & Career Counseling
We believe that with the right resources every student has the ability to reach their college and career goals. PCS graduates have many options for their future. Some will go on to full-time employment, other students may choose military service or trade school, and over 90% of students continue on to college. Through individual and grade level meetings, online resources, college events, and additional information, students will have the knowledge and encouragement they need to make decisions about life after high school.
College & Career Planning Events
27500 SW Parkway Ave.
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Curious about the EMS field? Attend this event to get an overview of EMS programs, including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic, along with opportunities to talk with people currently working in this hands-on, interactive field. There will be equipment demonstrations and different focused talks and demos from EMS agencies that include:
- Community health care models
- Austere environments including: overseas opportunities, mountain rescue, river rescue
- Disaster response teams
- Work-life balance programs
- Opportunities to talk with current students and faculty
Hosted by George Fox University
If you were unable to attend this December 2023 webinar you can watch the recording. The George Fox University Financial Aid team hosted this informational session on taking the next steps in preparing financially for college education. Information covered includes the new FAFSA, federal and state grants, college scholarships from a variety of sources, student employment, student loans, and some helpful tips from their financial aid experts.
FAFSA and Financial Planning for Your College Education
Hosted by Portland Christian Schools
Tuesday, January 30th at 6:00 pm
PC Jr/Sr High School Library
Students and their parents are invited to participate in a presentation and Q&A about the new FAFSA and financial preparation for college, led by a Corban University financial representative. Information covered will include the new FAFSA, federal and state grants, college scholarships, and student loans. Please bring a laptop if you would like to log in and look at the FAFSA application during the session. Contact Dean Fisher with questions.
College Representatives Visiting PCS
Representatives from a variety of four-year and two-year colleges and universities, technical schools, and military recruiters will be on campus to meet with students during lunch period. Students should take advantage of this opportunity to meet with these representatives when they visit to gather information and learn about the options they have after high school.
Listen to morning announcements for information about schools that are visiting, and stop by the table in the hallway at lunchtime.
Reminders
- Create a common app account and add Dean Fisher as your recommender.
- Having trouble getting started with college / career research? Make an appointment with Dean Fisher: trisha[email protected]
Additional College & Career Resources
Future Focus (PCS College & Career Newsletter)
Scholarship Opportunities
- Chant Thompson Legacy Scholarship - This is a $1000 scholarship for students attending NACCAP member high schools (PCS is a member) and planning to attend a NACCAP member college. NACCAP plans to award ten scholarships this year. The deadline is March 15 for applications and student transcripts to be submitted - www.FindYourChristianCollege.com/resources/financial-aid
- Christian Connector - www.christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm
- College Raptor - www.collegeraptor.com/2500scholarship/
- College Xpress - www.collegexpress.com/10k/
- Doodle for Google - https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
- Fast Web - www.fastweb.com
- Ford Family Foundation - www.tfff.org/scholarships/ (March 1 deadline. FAFSA documentation requirement: Email confirmation (PDF format) from the FAFSA with the estimated SAI info is acceptable. Uploading the FAFSA Submission Summary is no longer a requirement. Reach out to their office at appquestions@tfff.
org if unable to upload the confirmation.) - Global Scholarships - www.globalscholarships.com
- Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship Program - http://yourturn2apply.com
- Oregon Promise - https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/Oregon-promise-grant/
- Oregon Student Access and Completion - www.oregonstudentaid.gov - The OSAC is a very important scholarship and financial assistance site. The Early Bird Priority Review is due on February 15 at 11:59 pm. The final deadline is April 1 at 11:59 pm. Dean Fisher will be uploading transcripts for the early bird deadline on February 13 and for the final deadline on March 22. If your student sets up an account and applies she will be able to see them in the portal to add their transcript.
- Scholarships.com scholarship search - www.Scholarships.com
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) - www.wiche.tuition-savings/wue
Helpful College & Career Planning Links
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- Christian College search site - www.Christianconnector.com
- Christian College Fair information, college search and additional resources - www.FindYourChristianCollege.com
- College Board: Standardized testing and college resources - www.Collegeboard.com
- Federal Student Aid Application and Loan information - www.FAFSA.gov or https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (never pay to submit the FAFSA, it is FREE).
- Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities information on regional colleges - https://oaicu.org/
- Oregon Goes to College: support for students & families in the college decision process - www.oregongoestocollege.org
- Oregon Student Aid scholarship & grant information and other college search resources - https://oregonstudentaid.gov
- Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CtBpBDoBZw
- Washington Student Achievement Council: financial aid information for Washington students – https://wsac.wa.gov