Counselor's Corner

Apply2College day was held on Friday, October 28th during 2nd and 3rd periods. Seniors spent the time applying to college and working on scholarship applications. Congratulations to the many students who took the big step of applying to college!

Education Quest has released short videos to help seniors and their families complete the FAFSA step by step. Visit Education Quest on Youtube to watch the videos. The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid. It's important that students complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. For free virtual help with the FAFSA, call EducationQuest to make an appointment: Omaha – 888.357.6300

All 11th graders will be going on a campus visit to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on Tuesday, November 8th. This is a great educational opportunity for students to explore a college campus, learn about the college-going process, and see what UNL has to offer. We plan to leave school at 8:00 a.m and will return around 3:00 p.m.

SUSAN T. BUFFETT SCHOLARSHIP- NOW OPEN!

The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to college students in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshman entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need.

The award amount varies based on the school in which you enroll. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see award amounts at various schools: Award Amounts

The application opens November 1st and closes February 1st before 5:00pm

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free. It will help pay the unmet financial need of the recipient, up to $6,000 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.

• Applicants must work 240 hours prior to fall semester college enrollment.
• Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000
  
• Must have a 3.5 GPA

The application closes December 1st.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis. Apply here.

The application closes November, 14th at 11:59 pm.

• Kearney Law Opportunities Program (KLOP) Due November 15th
• Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) Due December 1st

See more information about these scholarships on UNK's Scholarship page.

• Neihardt Scholars Program
• Presidential Scholarship
• Leadership Award
• Growing Together Career Scholars Program
• Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP)
• Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP)

See more information about these scholarships on WSC's Scholarship page.

• Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) Due November 15th
• Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) Due December 1st

See more information about these scholarships on CSC's Scholarship Page.

• Bobcat Bound Due December 1st
• Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) December 1st

See more information about these scholarships on PSC's Scholarship Page

1. Check the website schools you are applying to. All colleges have a scholarship application that can be filled out after applying. Be on the look out for some scholarships that may require a separate application or essay.

2. Check the Scholarship List. Mrs. Reese updates the scholarship list as new scholarships are announced.

3. Use online sources. The following websites are useful when searching for scholarships.

• Scholarship Quest
• Unigo
• Cappex
• Chegg

Email: ereese@igators.org
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Phone: (402) 529-3249
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