Oregon Student Access Commission Josette Green, Executive Director Vic Nunenkamp, Director Don Charlton, Director February 1, 2012

Oregon Student Access Commission (formerly Oregon Student Assistance Commission) Mission To create a college-going culture for all Oregonians by providing access through information, mentoring, and financial support. Vision An organization of innovation and excellence in a leading college-going state.

Values Responsible Risk Taking Integrity Respect Partnership Stewardship Leadership Excellence Responsiveness

OSAC Kindergarten Post- secondary Education or Training Elementary Middle School High School

OSAC Organizational Chart Josette Green Executive Director Commissioners Lacie Morgan Executive Assistant Vic Nunenkamp Director of Scholarships and Access Don Charlton Director of Administrative Services IT Finance Fed & State Programs ASPIRE Scholarships ODA Vickie Potoski Management Assistant

And there is more…. A new website: A new scholarship application: Roll out began Nov. 1, 2011 and will be completed by Sept. 1, 2012.

ASPIRE ASPIRE ASPIRE (Access to Student assistance Programs In Reach of Everyone) is Oregon’s mentoring program for middle school and high school students that began in ASPIRE Today ASPIRE serves students in 137 sites. Every student receives one- on-one mentoring and leaves high school with a purpose and a “plan of choice” to begin executing now for long-term success.

Every student receives one-on-one mentoring in middle school and high school and leaves high school with a purpose and a “plan of choice” to begin executing now for long-term success! IMAGINE

Oregon Opportunity Grant  $1950 flat award  All students all sectors receive the same amount  One time – one date for award notification to schools  OSAC will notify students directly of the award  All other policies remain the same

HB Priority OOG for Foster Youth  Roles of each entity (OSAC, DHS and Tribes, OUS and CCWD)  Notification of Foster Youth to OSAC  Application Date at OSAC  Award Notification to Institutions  Tuition Waivers

Other Programs and Information  Chaffee Grant  Child Care Grant  FAFSA Volume to date  OOG Survey Results

Every student has adequate finances so that college is affordable, debt is minimized and the student graduates as a positive contributor to a strong Oregon economy. IMAGINE

New Considerations for FA Policy Financial Aid is an economic development plan Equity is vital Student loan debt is excessive 40/40/20 is a major goal for Oregon Solutions are inspiring, exciting and understandable

New Ideas of Affordability Daly Fund of Lake County Creates College Going Culture with a 90 year old scholarship. Promise Programs – nationwide State increase the Oregon Opportunity Grant so that first two years of education are fully funded using the Shared Responsibility Model.

Legislative Activity 2012 OSAC has increased legislative involvement. OSAC is seen as a necessary contributor to 40/40/20. OEIB will be reviewing all education commissions/boards to ensure the functions are maintained but the form may change in an effort to reduce boards. Minimal OSAC impact (scholarship for STEM, combining degree authorizing entities) for 2012 session.

Contact Information Josette Green, Executive Director – Phone: – Vic Nunenkamp, Director of Scholarships and Access Programs – Phone: – Don Charlton, Director of Administrative Services – Phone: –