Noche de FAFSA y ORSAA

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

Noche de FAFSA y ORSAA

Willamette High School

Octubre 27 4pm – 8pm

Venga a nuestra Noche de Ayuda Financiera FAFSA/ORSAA en el Media Center(biblioteca) para estudiantes y padres. Las aplicaciones por lo normal toman 30 minutos. Los niños son bienvenidos.

Para estudiantes y padres, por favor de traer lo siguiente:

  • Número de seguro social
  • Licencia de manejo
  • Declaración de impuestos para el año 2020
  • Registros de ingresos
  • Estado de cuenta bancaria más reciente
  • Información actual de negocios comerciales y inversiones, registros comerciales y agrícolas, acciones, bonos y otros registros de inversiones(los que no están incluidos en un IRA o cuenta de jubilación)
  • Registro de extranjero o tarjeta de residente permanente, si no es ciudadano de los EE.UU.

¡Los esperamos!

We are hosting a FAFSA/ORSAA clinic in Spanish in the Media Center on October 27th. All Senior students and families are welcome.

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Oregon Pacific Bank Scholarship $1,000

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

Who: Graduating Seniors from Eugene/Springfield, Siuslaw HS, Mapleton HS, Douglas County, Coos County, and Jackson County

What: Five $2,000 scholarships

Criteria:

  • Primary consideration will focus on leadership in community service or extra‐curricular activities while maintaining credible academic achievement
  • financial need demonstrated by submitting pertinent information to the scholarship committee
  • transcript
  • SAT or ACT scores for applicants attend 4 year schools (This is no longer required, but still on the application)
  • proof of enrollment
  • scholarship must be claimed within one year

Deadline: April 1, 2022

Apply now!

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Voice of Democracy $30,000 Scholarship

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

moneymediumThis is a local scholarship!
(You have a good chance of winning this one!)
What: up to $30,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship — local awards vary, state level is more than $2000 plus an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. for the national awards conference!
Open To: 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th
Criteria: record and submit your original 3-5 minute essay on the topic of “America: Were Do We Go From Here?”
Deadline: October 31st, 2021! Complete before that date so you can enjoy your spooky Halloween!
More details…
(You will submit your recording and application to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 293.)

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FAFSA/ORSAA Clinic Wednesday, Oct 6th

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

Come to the FAFSA/ORSAA Completion Clinic on Wednesday, October 6, from 2:10 – 8:00 in the Media Center for students and their parents. Spanish translation is available with appointment, and any senior who registers for a time slot  will get another ticket in the “Dorm ‘Fridge” drawing!

For both you and your parents, bring:

  • Social Security Card/Number
  • Driver’s license (if any)
  • Federal Income Tax Return for 2020
  • Untaxed income records
  • Current bank statements
  • Current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond and other investment records (for those not included in IRA or other retirement vehicles)
  • Alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. Citizen)

See you there!

Ven a nuestra Clínica de Ayuda Financiera FAFSA/ORSAA el miércoles, octubre 6, de 8am a 8pm en el Media Center(biblioteca) para estudiantes y padres. La interpretación en español está disponible con cita, y cada estudiante de último año que haga cita recibirá un boleto para nuestra rifa de “Dorm Fridge”(mini nevera)!

Para estudiantes y padres, por favor de traer lo siguiente:

  • Número de seguro social
  • Licencia de manejo
  • Declaración de impuestos para el año 2020
  • Registros de ingresos
  • Estado de cuenta bancaria más reciente
  • Información actual de negocios comerciales y inversiones, registros comerciales y agrícolas, acciones, bonos y otros registros de inversiones(los que no están incluidos en un IRA o cuenta de jubilación)
  • Registro de extranjero o tarjeta de residente permanente, si no es ciudadano de los EE.UU.

¡Los esperamos!

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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest (Local)

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

This is a local scholarship!
(You have a good chance of winning this one!)
What: $1,500 1st place and $1,000 2nd place each to a senior male and female; national awards up to $50,000
Who: graduating seniors from the following schools are eligible to apply: Willamette High School, Churchill High School, North Eugene High School, South Eugene High School, Sheldon High School, Elmira High School, Harrisburg High School, Junction City High School and Marist High School
Criteria: scholarship, leadership, financial need
To Apply: Apply online and/or for more information click HERE.
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Check out this LINK for more Elks scholarships and additional information.

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Virtual Senior Night 2021!

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

Attention all Seniors! Save the date!

Wednesday, Sept 29th @ 6:30 pm you are invited to our Virtual Senior Night. This will be a live Q & A session via Zoom.

Whether you plan to go to college, join the military, or start a career after high school, Senior Night will provide you with important information to support your post high school plans. This year, we are providing you with a pre-recorded Class of 2022 Senior Night Presentation that you can view when it fits into your schedule. It would be best if students and families can watch together and create a list of questions for clarification. In the sessions listed below, we will cover the first steps in the financial aid process and provide you a timeline for College admissions. ​All students are strongly encouraged to start the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA). You can start the FAFSA or the ORSAA after Oct 1st. Continue reading →

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Welcome Josh Castellanos Ramos! ¡Bienvenido!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

We are excited to let you know that there are now TWO College and Career Coordinators at Willamette! ¡Estamos felices de anunciar que ahora somos DOS Coordinadores de Colegio y Carrera en Willamette! (sigue leyendo para español)

Mr. Josh comes to us from Los Angeles, California and is studying Public Policy at the University of Oregon. He has and continues to work for the National College Resources Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on helping minority students access college. And, he is bilingual!

Continue reading →

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Deadline Approaching – Eugene Pride Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

 Eugene Pride Scholarship
What: This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors and/or current college students.
Who:

  • Applicants must be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or have parent(s) or guardian(s) who are.
  • Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher
  • Applicants must have acquired acceptance to, or be enrolled at, an accredited college or University of their choice and must be an enrolled full-time student for the fall semester of the 2021 school year.

When: Deadline August 31, 2021

Apply at eugenepride.org

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Summer Employment

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator

Newspaper with a magnifying glass magnifying the word "JOBS"Looking for some Summer work?

Openings are still available to join Bethel’s Summer Work Crew.

·         Help with painting, moving furniture, grounds improvement, etc.

·         Start now and go through Labor Day weekend.

·         Recent high school graduates 18 and older are also welcome to apply

Email Bethel’s interim Maintenance Director Skylar Fairchild

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Evento de Oregon State University en espanol

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Mrs. Cameron, College & Career Center Coordinator
Grouping of illustrated college buildings with a flag on a flagpole and a cloud. Bushes and grassy areas are also included.
Evento: Sábado, 15 de Mayo 2021: 8:30am-1:00pm
Este evento gratuito es para toda la familia incluye:
  • Talleres universitarios de OSU
  • Sesión de ayuda financiera y becas
  • Paneles y presentaciones
  • Recorrido virtual del campus
  • Videos, recursos de acceso a la universidad, herramientas y más
  • Visita virtual de la mascota Benny
Se proporcionarán certificados de comida a todas las personas registradas
Para inscribirse, siga este enlace ahorita: http://beav.es/juntos2021
Si necesitan ayuda con la inscripción o tienen preguntas, por favor contácten Yuridia al 503-984-1432, o yuridia.reyes@oregonstate.edu Si no contesto, por favor dejen un mensaje con su nombre, la razón por su llamada, y numero de teléfono.
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