Section One — Reviewed scholarships listed for graduates of Oregon high schools, regardless of the year of graduation. Scholarships are open to graduates of all Oregon high schools, multiple counties, and single counties.
Section Two — Reviewed scholarships listed by academic interest, career choice, and for specific populations (foster youth, student parents, part-time, GED and home-schooled students, etc.)
Section Three — Reviewed scholarships sponsored by employers or membership organizations
Scholarship Donors — Reviewed list of scholarships by donor or honor name.
Followed up on scholarships that had more requirements online.
Completed the worksheet before entering information in my eApp.
Completed the electronic application (eApp) online. (A paper application can be ordered by calling OSAC at 800-452-8807.)
Completed the required Activities Chart as part of the eApp (instructions in the Scholarship Workbook, page 36, item #14, or online).
Blackened the first five digits of my Social Security Number on all transcripts or additional documents, except for the application form.
Double-checked that I have provided the correct transcript(s) by scanning and uploading to my eApp (preferred), or by having my school transmit directly to OSAC. (See transcript upload instructions for transmittal and scanning options)
Assembled additional documents (as described online) as required by my specific scholarships. I may be contacted to submit them if selected for award consideration.
Provided a valid e-mail address for OSAC notifications and alerts.
Saved a copy of my complete application packet.
Submitted my final eApp online with my correct transcripts. Or, delivered my paper documents to OSAC (in person or via mail service) by the appropriate deadline.
The three main reasons OSAC applications are rejected:
Missing or incomplete transcripts
Missing signature on the paper application
Late application packet
Your eApp or paper application and required documents must arrive at OSAC by the appropriate deadline:
Tuesday, February 16: EARLY BIRD Review
Monday, March 1: FINAL Deadline. No Exceptions
eApp Users Submit ALL Documents Online
Paper Applicants can:
Deliver or Mail (postmarks are no longer considered)
TO:
Oregon Student Assistance Commission
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2148
If you wish to be considered for the Early Bird scholarships and an early review of your application, your deadline for submitting your complete application packet is Tuesday, February 16.
If you need to know that OSAC received your scholarship materials, use a delivery service that gives you a return receipt. Because of the volume of materials that OSAC receives, we are unable to provide you with this information.
