Resources for Students

Higher Education Resources

If you are interested in pursuing school beyond high school, whether at a community college or four-year institution, the following links direct you to essential resources for financial aid for higher education.

U.S. Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid

The Office of Federal Student Aid is the primary student financial aid resource on the web.  Available in English and Spanish.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA is the first step in obtaining federal financial aid for higher education.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission

OSAC is the state student financial aid agency for Oregon.

Financial Aid for Students

This Information Web page, prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.

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Resources in My Office

Congressional Page Program

For more than 100 years, messengers known as pages have served the United States Congress.  Duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex, including preparing the chamber for sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the House floor. 

Every session, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives chooses a different group of members of Congress to submit nominations for the Congressional Page Program in Washington, DC. I will be nominating a congressional page for this year's summer session, which runs from Sunday, July 11, 2010, to Friday, August 6, 2010.

Qualified applicants must be at least 16 years old at the start of the program and a rising junior or senior in high school. Applicants must also be a citizen of the United Sates, a full-time resident of the 1st Congressional District, and have at least a 3.0 GPA in core academic subjects.

Completed applications with accompanying documentation must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 31, 2010, and received in Congressman Wu's Oregon office no later than Friday, April 2, 2010.

An independent selection panel will meet during the week of April 5, 2010, to evaluate the applications, interview candidates, and select a nominee.  The nominee will be notified on April 12, 2010, and will have until April 14, 2010, to accept or decline the nomination.

This is a tremendous opportunity for young people to see firsthand how our federal government works on a day-to-day basis, as well as a chance to meet other students from around the country who share their interest in public service.

» Download the Congressional Page Program application

» Learn more about the U.S. House of Representatives Page Program

Congressional Internships for Oregon's 1st District

I offer student internships opportunities in both my Portland and Washington, DC, offices to help college students interested in a hands-on opportunity to learn about federal policy and the ways in which elected officials represent their constituents.

Congressional Art Contest

Every year my office holds an art contest for high school students in the 1st Congressional District.  This year's entries are due on April 25.  The winning artwork will hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building for one year.

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Leadership Programs

Congressional Youth Leadership Council

The Congressional Youth Leadership Council program scholars represent the upper echelon of today's youth in both academic performance and community leadership.  Each student is hand-selected for nomination by distinguished educators, mentors or CYLC program alumni, ensuring that every participant possesses the drive and determination to emerge as a future& world leader.

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Service Learning Resources

Corporation for National and Community Service

Information on becoming an AmeriCorps member and national service scholarships.

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Resources for Studying U.S. Government

Are you studying the U.S. government and need to research the history, important documents, or current workings of our democracy?  The following links can direct you towards this information on the Web.

Students.gov

The Students.gov website is an Internet gateway to the U.S. government, and provides connections to resources for career exploration, government, community service, and the military.

U.S. House of Representatives Education Resources

The U.S. House of Representatives Education Resources page provides access to historical documents related to the democratic process.

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the U.S. government's online resource for materials and information about U.S. and world culture. The Library also maintains THOMAS, a searchable database of legislative information.

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