Otterbot is a free texting service designed to help Washington students navigate financial aid for college and career education. Students can access Otterbot via text message 24/7 by texting “Hi Otter” to 360-928-7281. It is operated by the Washington Student Achievement Council.
Federal Student Aid has tips too! Gear Up and the Career Specialists at Vancouver Public Schools can help too!
- Gear Up District Coordinator – Nina.Stemm@vansd.org – 360.313.1238
- Columbia River H.S. – Morgan.Parker@vansd.org – 360.313.3922
- Flex Academy – Nancy.Cary@vansd.org – 360.3134350
- Fir Grove – Becky.Davis@vansd.org – 360.313.1800
- Fort Vancouver H.S. – Jennifer.Pongracz@vansd.org – 360.313.4044
- Hudson’s Bay H.S. – Lorilee.Huerena@vansd.org – 360.313.4400
- iTech Preparatory – Natalie.Powell@vansd.org – 360.313.5220
- Lieser – Kirstin.Ribelin@vansd.org or Kristin.Lenahan@vansd.org – 360.313.4990
- Skyview H.S. – Chris.Erdman@vansd.org – 360.313.4227
- VSAA – Renee.Foran@vansd.org or Rachel.Fouts-Carrico@vansd.org – 360.313.4607
Seniors the time to apply for financial aid is NOW!
