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The article discusses the streamlined scholarship process of the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC). The agency published a list, both on paper and online, containing the scholarships available for students. Applications for scholarships are available online, resulting to about 80% of applicants filing through this method, or in hard copy. OSAC staff members make copies of each application and send it to each scholarship foundation the students has included for consideration. Due to the slow handling process of each application, OSAC uses volunteer workers who undergoes strict protocols and screenings to protect student privacy.

The article provides information on the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC), a state agency that works to assist students by finding scholarship donors for them. The agency manages 370 privately funded scholarships and administers $4 million in scholarships each year. Scholarship donors have an option to either provide a certain amount of money each year or establish an endowment to be used for scholarships. OSAC is funded through a percentage of the scholarship amount agreed to under a contract.