Oregon Goes to College

Why should my school participate?

Research shows that when students apply for financial aid, they’re more likely to enroll in college.

From October 1 to June 1, the FAFSA/ORSAA Challenge is Oregon’s official campaign to increase the number of students who submit their financial aid applications.

Participating schools get:

• Combined FAFSA/ORSAA completion rates
• Free bilingual posters to encourage FAFSA/ORSAA completion and track progress
• Technical assistance and monthly newsletters with planning resources

Help us reach our goal.

How does it work?

Every participating high school sets a goal to increase the class of 2020’s FAFSA and ORSAA completion rates by at least 5% over last year:

• Find your class of 2019 FAFSA/ORSAA completion rates
• Host activities and events to help students (and their families) complete the appropriate financial aid application
• Celebrate your progress – and share on social media using #seizetheopportunity
• Cheer on Oregon schools as we help more students pay for college!

Review past newsletters & releases:
Data Release | October Press Release | Welcome | October Newsletter
Learn more.

Who is participating?

More than 130 high schools across the state have accepted the Challenge to increase the class of 2020's FAFSA/ORSAA completion rate by at least 5%!