Seniors…stay on track to college by completing these second-semester tasks:
- Complete the financial aid process. By now, you should have completed your FAFSA. If you haven’t, do so at studentaid.gov. If your college requests verification of your FAFSA information, submit required documents so that the school can award your financial aid.
- Watch your student portal and email closely. Once you’re accepted for admission, the colleges you listed on your FAFSA will notify you of the financial aid they’re offering.
- Keep your grades up. If you get poor grades this semester, your college could revoke your admission.
- Apply for scholarships. Remember to check the scholarship list frequently for updates.
- Make your final college selection by May 1st. Notify the other colleges so they can take you off their mailing list.
- Be aware of deadlines to accept financial aid and college admission offers, submit your housing deposit, and register for new-student orientation.
Seniors, to complete your local scholarship application, make sure to turn in these documents:
- Completed Local Scholarship Applications
- Resume
- Two completed recommendation forms from teachers (you can use these two recommendations for all local scholarships, even those that require a separate application)
The Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office has opened their annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest scholarship. Twelve 7th & 8th grade students will receive $2,000, $1,000, or $500 in a college savings plan. Entries are due Monday, April 4th. Go here for the details.
