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.

High School and College Student Webinars

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.

Career and College Practitioner Webinars

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

What's New with the FAFSA/ORSAA (30-minute presentation)

High-level overview of the changes and challenges to the 2025-26 FAFSA.  

FAFSA/ORSAA Overview (45-minute presentation)

High-level overview of the changes to the 2025-26 FAFSA, FSA ID, ORSAA sign up, and brief FAFSA/ORSAA Walkthrough.

Comprehensive FAFSA Training (60-minute presentation)

This presentation focuses on a majority of the FAFSA questions.

Comprehensive ORSAA Training (60-minute presentation)

This presentation focuses on a majority of the ORSAA questions.

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

Support Your Middle School Students with C3 Resources

Introduction to lessons and resources to use in middle school.

Presenter: Lori Ellis, Director C3

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

ASPIRE Connections Webinars

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

Celebrate the Year!

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

Partner Webinars

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)