What’s next for Oceana seniors?

POSTED ON: June 8, 2017
CATEGORY: News
As if graduation from high school didn’t provide enough to celebrate, looking ahead at the plans area high school seniors have for the next steps of their education brings even more excitement. Over 80 percent of Oceana County seniors from Pentwater, Shelby, Hart and Walkerville have declared that they are going to college. Click through ... READ MORE

Cash 4 College

POSTED ON: November 3, 2016
CATEGORY: News
Paying for college may seem overwhelming, however there are opportunities for funding that you may not be aware of and local people who can help navigate the path to college. Whether you are a high school senior, current college student, or adult wanting to enhance your career, don’t let the potential cost of college stop ... READ MORE

Kresge Challenge grant will help support college & career readiness

POSTED ON: November 3, 2016
CATEGORY: News
The highly-respected Kresge Foundation — a private, national charitable foundation —is looking to challenge Oceana individuals, couples, families, organizations and businesses to step up to help our youth be better prepared for their futures.  Kresge will match contributions to the Oceana CAN! (College Access Network) up to $25,000 between now and the end of the ... READ MORE

College Application Week

POSTED ON: October 10, 2016
CATEGORY: News
College Application Week at all four Oceana County high schools is set for Oct. 10-14. During this week area seniors will have support from local college admissions representatives, counselors and college advisors to help work through the application process for the colleges/training programs of their choice. Read more at the Oceana Herald Journal.... READ MORE

Scholarships Invest in Area Students and Communities

POSTED ON: October 10, 2016
CATEGORY: News
What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 35 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County. Read more on the Community Foundation of Oceana’s website.... READ MORE

Walkerville receives MCAN ‘Reach Higher’ grant

POSTED ON: October 10, 2016
CATEGORY: News
Walkerville, among one of 100 MI schools awarded in 2016, will receive a $5,000 grant geared toward creating a college-going culture inside high schools to increase the number of students furthering their education. Read more at the Oceana Herald Journal.... READ MORE

What Is "College"?

College is all post-secondary education including certificate programs, trade schools, community colleges and 4 year colleges and universities. Learn More