• A.S.P.I.R.E.

    2022-2023 School Profile

    ASPIRE Student Permission Form    English / Spanish

    A listing of local scholarships for this year.  These must be downloaded so you are able to fill out, save and print.

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    Post High School Education for Everyone

    Welcome to the Amity High School A.S.P.I.R.E. (Access to Student Assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) website. We hope you find the information helpful in planning for the future.

    You may or may not know what you want to do after high school. Whether you want to be a painter or a doctor, a cosmetologist or a lawyer, a truck driver or a web designer, you will most likely need more schooling to reach your career goals. A.S.P.I.R.E. is here to help you get to where you want to go.

    This program is an extension of your high school counseling department and will provide you with one-on-one assistance. We do our best to assist every student who seeks help in finding information to assist them with their future goals. The A.S.P.I.R.E. program trains volunteers from the community to help students think about career goals and access education and training beyond high school. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering check out the ASPIRE website   These volunteers want to help you have a successful transition into your preferred field after high school graduation. Your mentor can help you through the steps of:

    • EXPLORING career and schooling options
    • PLANNING AHEAD to keep your options open for the future
    • FINDING and getting into the right school
    • Job Shadow / Internship opportunities
    • Visits with Industry Professionals
    2023 - 2024 Standard Student Budgets for Oregon Postsecondary Institutions  https://www.oregon.gov/highered/plan-pay-for-college/Documents/OSAC/Student%20Budgets.pdf
     
    2023 - 2024 Oregon Public Universities Undergraduate Admission Requirements https://oregonstudentaid.gov/media/2uae1rl4/or-pub-univ-req-2023_2024.pdf

    College Info Links

    www.fastweb.com  FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.

    Career Determination Links

    Career exploration is the process of discovering what careers match your skills and interests and then mapping out the education or training needed to get there. Career exploration also includes understanding the process of finding and obtaining a job.  Use the resources in this link https://oregonstudentaid.gov/aspire/career-toolkit/career-exploration/ to learn more about career options. Determine which careers seem interesting and learn pay and salary information, the outlook for your future career, and what education you will need to be successful.

    Financial Aid Links

    FAFSA (Free Application for Free Student Aid) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa  Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans-and its value to our society.
     
    Oregon Student Aid https://oregonstudentaid.gov/  The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) is the state student financial aid agency for Oregon
     
    Oregon Promise Grant https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/   Apply for over $38 million in grants and scholarships
     
    Local Scholarship List https://www.amity.k12.or.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=62  This list is continuously updated and focuses more on local Amity and Yamhill County Scholarships.

    Scholarship Links

    www.fastweb.com  FastWeb, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.

    www.osac.state.or.us  The Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) is the state student financial aid agency for Oregon

    www.scholarships.com  Create a Scholarships.com profile and get personalized information on college scholarships and grants that match you! Our college scholarship database is updated constantly, offering the most current, relevant and accurate college scholarship opportunities. Improve your chances of winning; search for scholarships when you begin applying to colleges or even earlier.

    www.schoolgrantsblog.com  School Grants is a group comprised of teachers and students who understand how important education grants are to most people. The cost of higher education is beyond the average person's reach, and we feel that no one should have to pay out-of-pocket for their entire college education. No one should have to put off schooling because of their current financial situation. Whether you're a single mom or someone who's fresh out of high school, money issues shouldn't affect your ability to obtain the degree you want. It's their mission to help people get the grants they deserve, so they can further their education; this is why they're working for you 24 hours per day, seven days per week.