Opportunity is everywhere.
There’s more to education than college. Trade school, certificate programs, and apprenticeships all give students the valuable tools they need to pursue their career and follow their dreams.
And you can use your Oregon College Savings Plan (OCSP) account to pay for whatever path your kid takes.
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Education after high school is important. But it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Discover how OCSP supports different paths to success in Oregon and beyond.
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An apprenticeship provides paid, hands-on
training in a skilled trade and classroom instruction.
Your OCSP funds can pay for any apprenticeship program registered with the
Secretary of Labor’s National Apprenticeships Act.
Electrician
Plumber
Glazier
Earn a regular paycheck
Get on-the-job experience
Learn through guided instruction
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
1-5
YEARS
Cost:
$
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A certificate program focuses on a specific, specialized area of study and offers an assessment or exam where students can earn their professional certificate. Some industries require certificates.
Chef
Wind turbine technician
Physical therapy aid
Jump right into a career
Prepare for assessments
Master specialized skills
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
1-2
YEARS
Cost:
$-$$
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KNOW?
In college, students can earn a four-year bachelor’s degree within a broad selection of topics. College is often more focused on areas of study than on future career paths. And some industries require a bachelor’s degree.
Teacher
Engineer
Financial Analyst
Explore a wide variety of topics
Dive into specialized studies
Pursue a broad variety of career paths
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
4+
YEARS
Cost:
$-$$$$
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KNOW?
Community college is a local
school where students can pursue
their two-year associate's degree.
It’s
easy to
transfer your credits from a community college to a four-year college
program.
Paralegal
Engineering technician
Aircraft mechanic
Explore flexible courses
Work and study at the same time
Easily transfer credits
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
2
YEARS
Cost:
$
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This is an advanced program where students can pursue their master’s or doctorate degrees. Specific careers and industries require advanced degrees, and students must earn a bachelor’s degree first.
Doctor
Lawyer
Social worker
Learn highly specialized skills
Pursue interests in depth
Explore a wide range of career opportunities
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
2-6
YEARS
Cost:
$$$$
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MORE!
A technical college prepares students for
a specific career and
contains fewer general
education credits than a
community college.
Students can earn
an associate’s degree, a technical degree, or a certificate.
Programmer
Nursing assistant
Graphic designer
Study for a specific career
Earn a variety of degrees
Start a career sooner
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
2
YEARS
Cost:
$$
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FACTS!
A trade school provides hands-on training to prepare students for a specific job in the skilled trades. They can be stand-alone institutions or exist as part of a larger community college.
Carpenter
Cosmetologist
Dental assistant
Master an in-demand skilled trade
Learn in a small classroom environment
Jump right into your career
HOW
LONG IT
TAKES
2
YEARS
Cost:
$$
Empower every path.
Whatever school your kid picks, your OCSP savings can support their dreams and cover educational expenses of all kinds.
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Your OCSP account can cover more than tuition and fees. You can also pay for books, materials, room and board, and so much more with your savings.
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Use those savings.
It’s simple to use your OCSP savings to pay for your educational expenses. Learn how to transfer or withdraw your funds in a flash.
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Discover Oregon Scholars.
We’ve partnered with a few Oregon colleges to help your funds go further.
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Find scholarship opportunities.
When it comes to paying for education, scholarships and grants can be a big help. Explore our Diversity in Leadership scholarship to help fund your kid’s dreams.
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Invest in their growth.
With a glide-path portfolio, your savings are automatically invested and adjusted based on when your kid will attend school. So it’s simpler than ever to save for your kid’s future and make smart investment choices.
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