Webinars

OSAC and ASPIRE offer a variety of webinars throughout the year for students, parents, and career/college practitioners. Our webinars provide up-to-date information about Oregon grant programs, scholarships, financial aid application assistance, and support via live Q&A. Our webinars are available at no cost. Registration is required to receive event link and reminder email. Follow us on social media and sign-up for our newsletters to learn about new offerings. Also, be sure to check this page frequently for updates.

Webinars will relate to career and/or college planning and may include financial aid and scholarship support, student loan information, the Oregon College Savings Plan, and more.

None scheduled at this time.

Webinars geared toward counselors, teachers, career/college advisors, and ASPIRE coordinators who assist students and adult learners with career and college plans.

FAFSA Plus+ Overview

• Wednesday, November 20 from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Click link to join. 
• Friday, November 22 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Click link to join.

What's New with the FAFSA/ORSAA

This presentation focuses on changes to the 2025-26 FAFSA and known challenges to the FAFSA. 

• Wednesday, December 4 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Click link to register.
• Friday, December 6 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am. Click link to register.
• Monday, December 9 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Thursday, December 12 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Click link to register.

FAFSA/ORSAA Overview

This presentation focuses on changes to the 2025-26 FAFSA, FSA ID, ORSAA sign up, and brief FAFSA/ORSAA Walkthrough.

• Tuesday, December 3 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Thursday, December 5 from 10:00 am - 11:00. Click link to register.
• Monday, December 9 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, December 11 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Tuesday, January 7 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, January 8 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Click link to register.

FAFSA Line-by-Line

This presentation focuses on a line-by-line walkthrough of the 2025-26 FAFSA. We will cover a majority of the FAFSA questions.

• Thursday, December 5 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Tuesday, December 10 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Click link to register.
• Friday, December 13 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, December 18 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, January 8 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Click link to register.

ORSAA Line-by-Line

This presentation focuses on a line-by-line walkthrough of the 2025-26 ORSAA. We will cover a majority of the ORSAA questions.

• Tuesday, December 10 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, December 18 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Click link to register.
• Wednesday, January 8 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Click link to register.

Get Schooled - Introduction to Tools and Resources

Introduce tools to help students with employability -- cover letters, resumes, interviews, and networking.

Presenters: Miranda Ryan, Senior Program Manager & Sean Morrin, Senior Program Manager

• Thursday, January 16 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join. Meeting ID: 982 8452 3164

Support Your Middle School Students with C3 Resources

Introduction to lessons and resources to use in middle school.

Presenter: Lori Ellis, Director C3

• Tuesday, February 25 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join.

Senior Next Steps: What happens after a student is accepted to college

This webinar is for ASPIRE Coordinators, Counselors, and Mentors to know how to support students after they have received their admissions acceptance letters. Students often are confused about what important steps they need to be taking to help them finalize their college decision and make sure they are ready for the fall. Whether students have been accepted at private/public universities or community colleges, learn the important next steps for seniors so you can help them successfully reach their college dreams.

Presenter: Tania Sanchez, Associate Director of Multicultural Recruitment and Outreach and Special Assistant to the Vice President

• Tuesday, March 18 from 2:30PM - 3:30PM. Click link to join. Meeting ID: 982 8452 3164

Webinars geared toward ASPIRE coordinators and ASPIRE mentors who assist students and adult learners with career and college plans. No need to register, just click on the links below.

ASPIRE Middle School 101

Come see what's new in MS resources (hint: pocket planner, family presentation, activities, and more) to help meet your career and college readiness goals. (MS)

• Tuesday, November 19 from 3:30PM - 4:30PM. Click link to join. 

Career & College Week Planning

Planning a career and/or college week can be a great way to promote ASPIRE Awareness at your site and at the same time educate students and staff about career and college pathways and future planning. Sitewide events can provide more support to traditionally underserved students. Come learn about a variety of ways to build and have fun creating a college/career week engaging ALL students at your site. (MS & HS)

• Tuesday, January 14 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join.

OSAC OPG and Chafee + Tuition Waiver

Join us to for this highlight of two OSAC grants: OPG application expectations, communication with students and families, timelines, and appeals; and Chafee grant + tuition waiver eligibility, application, and timelines. (HS)

• Tuesday, January 28 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join.

Empowering High School Students: Grade-Level Activities Using Oregon Careers 2024

Join us for an engaging and practical webinar designed specifically for high school educators looking to enhance their career readiness curriculum! Using the Oregon Careers 2024 magazine as a primary resource, this session will provide you with grade-level appropriate activities that inspire and guide students as they explore future career paths. (HS)

• Tuesday, February 11 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant & Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance

Highlighting two OSAC grants: OTSG and ONGSTA program benefits, commitments, eligibility, application expectations, and timelines. (HS)

• Tuesday, March 4 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join.

Celebrate the Year!

AC Community time -- celebrating the end of the year with show and tell successes. (MS & HS)

• Tuesday, May 6 from 9AM - 10AM. Click link to join. 

Webinars hosted by partner organizations that help students plan for their future, provide assistance during the college planning experience, or offer post-college success tips.

The College Place: College Night

A presentation designed to help high school students, and their families understand how education can change their lives, how to choose their education path, and learn how to pay for college. Identify what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high school.

Presenter: Jenn Satalino, Director of The College Place-Oregon (ECMC)

• Tuesday, April 29 from 6PM - 7:30PM. Click link to register.