ASPIRE uses a proactive strategy to encourage students who do not, for whatever reason, see education beyond high school as an option and might otherwise not seek out the resources available to them. ASPIRE is a joint creation of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) through the Partners for Scholars program. The ASPIRE program is a volunteer advisor program that is purposefully designed to be an effective method of extending the reach of the high school counseling departments at a low cost and without overburdening staff.
ASPIRE Program Goals: