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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Provides information and referral for the non-medical aspects of blindness including post-secondary scholarship assistance, support to consumer advocates, guide dog information, and some legal information on matters relating to blindness.

Publishes the ACB Braille Forum and facilitates the ACB E-Forum. The ACB Braille Forum is available in braille, large print, digital cartridge, podcasts, email, or downloaded. The ACB E-Forum is available via email, podcast, or can be downloaded from the website.
225 Reinekers Lane
Suite 660
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: People who are blind or visually impaired. For scholarships, student must be legally blind in both eyes.
Hours: National Hotline: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm
CLARK COLLEGE
CLARK COLLEGE VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
Provides general information about VA education benefits, advises and facilitates VA eligibility, and assists eligible persons in applying for VA education benefits. Serves as a liaison between the school and the Department of Veterans Affairs to maintain compliance with all VA education regulations and continuing receipt of benefits for eligible students. Tuition waivers available.

Services include:
-VA Education Benefits Assistance information for veterans and family members of veterans
-Application Information to Colleges/Universities, and Student Financial Aid
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
Eligibility: Veterans, dependents, reservists, National Guard, and Active Duty
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm
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NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER
Provides information, networking opportunities, mentoring, and technical assistance for businesses in areas of financial management, legal support, marketing, and more. Also offers a scholarship fund for American Indian and Alaskan Native students entering college.
4445 SW Barbur Boulevard
Suite 105
Portland, OR 97239
Eligibility: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and students within the Native, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities
Hours: Varies by service
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION
Consumer advocates provide information on a variety of consumer financial services issues, including:
-Managing finances: Tips for managing finances, getting out of debt, and learning about state-chartered banks and credit unions
-Protecting finances: Tips for avoiding investment fraud, protecting one's identity, and getting help with collections or repossessions
-Loans and debt help: Information about personal loans, building credit, and resources for preventing or managing a foreclosure
-Securities and investments: Information about investing and help choosing a financial professional
-Student loan servicing: Student loan ombudsman receives, reviews, and attempts to resolve complaints from student loan borrowers, provides borrowers information about rights and responsibilities, and directs them to resources
350 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)
Federal Student Aid, an office of the US Department of Education, provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school. Manages the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Eligibility: Must meet all of the following Basic Eligibility Criteria:
-Demonstrate financial need (for most programs)
-Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security number
-Be registered with Selective Service (males ages 18-25)
-Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program
-Maintain satisfactory academic progress in college or career school
-Have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (e.g., GED, home school, enrollment in an eligible career pathway program)
Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-8pm, Saturday/Sunday 8am-2pm, closed most holidays
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
FOSTER YOUTH TUITION & FEE WAIVER
Tuition and fee waiver available to eligible foster youth students for the equivalent of 4 years of undergraduate study.
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Eligibility: Foster youth must have been in the legal care and custody of DHS (or one of the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon) for at least 180 days after age 14 and did not exit substitute care prior to the age of 16.

Oregon’s Department of Human Services (DHS) will work with the community colleges, Oregon public universities and Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) to notify them of student's eligibility for fee waiver.
Hours: Application deadline: October 1-June 30 of the award year, or the student’s last day of class for the academic year (whichever is earliest)
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND COMPLETION (OSAC)
State agency providing grants, scholarships, and information on financial aid for higher education. Scholarships and grants are available for undergraduate and graduate degrees through community college and public and private university programs.

Also administers ASPIRE, a mentoring program that matches adult volunteer mentors with middle and high school students to develop a plan to help them meet their education goals beyond high school.
3225 25th Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
Eligibility: Oregon residents; specific eligibilty varies by program
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
MT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VETERAN SERVICES
The office of Veteran Affairs at MHCC provides support and services in navigating educational benefits. If they cannot assist on site, they can make referrals to agencies that can.
26000 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR 97030
Eligibility: Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, and Veterans dependents and/or survivors
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
Consumer organization of blind people working together to improve opportunities for the blind and the understanding of blindness by the general public. Helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve independence and equality by providing information and referral, employment information, literature, scholarship programs, and a blindness-related adaptive equipment store. The Free White Cane Program provides rigid fiberglass canes.
200 E Wells Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Eligibility: Primarily blind and visually impaired individuals, but sighted persons may also join

Free White Cane Program: Must be blind or visually impaired, must be requesting the cane for personal use, and it must have been more than 6 months since a previous white cane request
Hours: Varies by chapter
National office: Monday-Friday 5am-2pm
OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CHILD WELFARE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (ILP)
The Independent Living Program (ILP) helps youth who are, or were, in foster care to become self-sufficient adults. It gives an opportunity to learn valuable skills necessary to make a successful transition from state and Tribal custody to living on their own in the community. Services include access to case management and funds for continuing education and assistance with housing.
500 Summer Street NE
Suite E67
Salem, OR 97301
Eligibility: Current or former foster children ages 16-20
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
OSU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
CENTER FOR ADVANCING FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Provides advice, resources, and information to navigate college and make financial decisions, including self-study modules and coursework. Topics include paying for college (billing, financial aid, scholarships, and other resources), identity theft prevention, creating a budget, post-college financial planning, and more.
2751 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some services available outside of usual hours by arrangement.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Urban League of Portland conducts youth programs that include interactive academic and real-world experiences that help students develop leadership, life, and social skills, self-esteem, and cultural pride. Urban League Youth programs are designed to prepare youth to be successful and encourage them to pursue post-secondary education and professional careers. Youth program services include listings of college scholarships, job readiness training, employment services, and internship opportunities.
10 N Russell Street
Portland, OR 97227
Eligibility: Ages 12-25. Urban League focuses on serving the African American community and other communities of color.
Hours: Hours vary
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES
VANCOUVER CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES OFFICE
EDUCATION/TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM
Provides up to $5,000 per year to eligible foster care youth who have left foster care or are likely to leave foster care because they have turned 18 for education-related costs including but not limited to tuition, fees, books, housing and transportation. Applicants must reapply every year. Funding is granted based on need, available resources and proof of academic progress.
907 Harney Street
Vancouver, WA 98666
Eligibility: Youth who have been emancipated from the Washington state foster care system or who were in foster care and adopted after age 16 and are enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary education/training program anywhere in United States
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
CULTURALLY SPECIFIC RESOURCE LISTINGS
NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER
DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION
HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING COMMISSION
OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND COMPLETION (OSAC)
MT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VETERAN SERVICES
OREGON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (ILP)
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
CENTER FOR ADVANCING FINANCIAL EDUCATION
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
YOUTH PROGRAMS