- Orting High School
- College Ready
- College Bound Scholars
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What is the College Bound Scholarship?
The College Bound Scholarship program is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who sign up in middle school and fulfill the pledge. The program encourages students who might not consider college because of the cost to dream big and continue their education beyond high school.
Eligibility for College Bound Scholarship:
- Meet income requirements
- Maintain a 2.0 cumultive GPA
- Graduate from high school
- Have no felony convictions
- Seniors must apply for the FAFSA (opens 10/01; seniors are encouraged to apply before 10/31)
- See the OHS Counseling Center FAFSA page for more help with the application!
Stay Informed about the College Bound Scholarship
- 2020/21 College Bound Income Requirements /en Espaniol
- Facts and Myths about the College Bound Scholarship
College Bound sends regular messages to high school seniors and their families. Sign up by emailing collegebound@wsac.wa.gov.
For more information about the College Bound program, please visit http://readysetgrad.org/college/college-bound-scholarship-program
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Freshmen and Sophomores
Freshmen! It may be a few years before you graduate, but it's important to start thinking about how you will earn your College Bound scholarship. Remember, you must meet four pieces of criteria:
- Graduate with a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Be felony-free!
- Meet family income requirements (must complete the FAFSA in October of your senior year!)
- Attend a Washington college
College Bound Website for 9th Graders
College Bound Website for 10th GradersPlease see the files below for more valuable resources!
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Juniors
Junior year is almost as important as senior year for College Bound Scholars! During junior year you should take the PSAT in October and take the SAT or ACT in either May or June of your junior year, and then again in September or October of your senior year!
You must also meet four pieces of criteria:
- Graduate with a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Be felony-free!
- Meet family income requirements (must complete the FAFSA in October of your senior year!)
- Attend a Washington college
There are great publications for your use; one of which is the 12th-Year Campaign workbook - see Ms. Nelson if you don't have a copy!
College Bound Website for 11th graders
Please see the files below for more valuable resources!
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Seniors
Senior year is an important year for College Bound Scholars! There are many tasks to accomplish before completing your senior year.
- Take the SAT or ACT in either May or June of your junior year, and then again in September or October of your senior year
- Attend the OHS College and Career Fair in early spring
- If undecided on a career path, browse our Career Exploration webpage for help with career interest inventories
- Review admissions timelines for your chosen college(s)
- Super important!!! Complete the FAFSA in October; simply visit this FAFSA website!
- Apply for scholarships - check Ms. Nelson's website for up-to-date scholarship information; two very important community scholarships are the Orting Alumni Association and the Orting Community Scholarship; applications will be posted to the website after January 1st
- Read the attached publications and visit the College Bound Scholars website!
- If you have questions, you can email the College Bound folks at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov - they are happy to help!
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The Orting School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Debi Christensen, Title IX Coordinator & Civil Rights Coordinator, 360-893-6500 x243, christensend@orting. wednet.edu; Chris Willis, Section 504 Coordinator, 360-893-6500 x233 willisc@orting.wednet.edu, 121 Whitesell Street NE, Orting, WA 98360.
