Mrs. Broadhurst, Counselor
Supporting every student’s academic, career and social/emotional needs is the goal of the Counseling Department at Gervais High School.
Look for information here in the future about financial aid and the application process, and for upcoming deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact sara_broadhurst@gervais.k12.or.us or 503-792-3803 ext. 3024.
*Academic and Career Planning
*CIS-Career Information System
Each senior will complete the CIS in his or her Senior Survey class. These results can be integral in helping to create an academic and career path to plan for students’ futures.
*Military Recruiters
Military recruiters are on site at Gervais High School often. Appointments can be made with recruiters individually and with parents of interested students.
- U.S. Army: https://www.army.mil/
- U.S. Navy: https://www.navy.mil/
- U.S. Air Force: https://www.af.mil/
- U.S. Marine Corps: https://www.marines.mil/
- U.S. Coast Guard: https://www.uscg.mil/
- U.S. Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/
*Field Trips to Oregon College Campuses
Students will have the opportunity to visit college campuses.
*SAT-required test for college admission
*Responsive Services
*Team Approach
The goal of the Gervais High School Counseling Department is to partner with all available resources in order to ensure the utmost well-being of students. A meeting with a parent or guardian may be requested to join school staff members in obtaining solutions to student challenges.
Marion County Health & Human Services has established a warmline to help community members access resources to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources available through the warmline will be updated regularly in response to the growing needs of the community.
- *211: For other community resources call *211 or visit 211info.org
- Marion County WarmLine -7 days a week 8am-8pm 503-576-4602
- Financial support for utilities and rent
- Resources for Mental Health care
- Information about food pantries and food boxes
- Entertainment resources and ideas to beat boredom
- You may also visit midvalleyresources.org
- Visit our Current Community Resources page for more local resources.
FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for federal financial aid for post high school education. Most results in 20 minutes!
Eligible students can apply for the Oregon Promise grant at www.oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx
**In order to be eligible you must meet all of the following criteria:
Complete an Oregon Promise Grant Application by the appropriate deadline
Be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED recipient
Document a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA or higher; or a GED score of 145 or higher on each test
Plan to attend at least half-time at an Oregon community college within 6 months of high school graduation or GED completion
Be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to attendance
File a FAFSA or ORSAA application and list at least one Oregon community college
Must not have more than 90 college credits completed or attempted
Beginning with Fall 2017 applicants, students may be subject to eligibility criteria based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Financial Aid Application Worksheet-English
Financial Aid Application Worksheet-Spanish (ficha de solicitud de asistencia financiera)
“Undocumented students are not allowed to receive federal financial aid (FAFSA) but they can file for Oregon financial aid (ORSAA) through www.oregonstudentaid.gov“.
For additional information regarding undocumented students please visit http://oregongearup.org/sites/oregongearup.org/files/publications/undocumentedstudents.pdf
and
http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/finaid-undocumented.aspx
Every student can apply at www.oregonstudentaid.gov
More Scholarship Opportunities -Please see the sites below for lists of more scholarship opportunities.
Deadlines Vary
Scholarships A-Z Website StudentScholarship.org Website
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities Open to Non-US Citizens:
Accessing college as an undocumented student-English
Meet Mrs. B.!
I am married to Mr. B. who is a teacher at Gervais Elementary School. We have twin girls.
I absolutely love helping students discover more about themselves and creating plans to help them be successful both in high school and beyond!
Please feel free to call or email to schedule an appointment-I would love to meet with you!
Sara Broadhurst
High School Counselor
Gervais High School
503-792-3803 x3024
sara_broadhurst@gervais.k12.or.us
