Counselor's Corner

Seniors, complete your FAFSA

• If you haven’t already, complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Need help? Use our FAFSA Tools or call us to make a free virtual appointment: Omaha - 888.357.6300
• View the FAFSA Demo to see a walkthrough of the FAFSA application

Juniors, prepare for the ACT

• All Nebraska high school juniors will take the ACT Test this spring. These resources are also available to help you prepare.

Search for scholarships

• Use the free ScholarshipQuest tool to find Nebraska-based awards. You’ll also find links to national scholarship sites.
• Check the Scholarship List on Naviance.

Update your Activities Resume on Naviance

Seniors:

____If you haven’t already, complete the FAFSA.

____Apply for scholarships; see ScholarshipQuest for Nebraska-based awards.

____Update your Activities Resume on Naviance

____Follow EducationQuest on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

Juniors:

____Update your Activities Resume on Naviance

____Register by January 8 for the February 6 ACT.

____Register by February 12 for the March 13 SAT.

____Follow EducationQuest on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

Teens are stressed out more these days than ever before. A 2018 study by the American Academy of Pediatrics showed that teens report higher levels of stress than adults. Add in the events of 2020 and it's clear that students are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before. Tim Elmore's e-book "Stressed Out: Five Research Based Methods to Help Teens Beat Stress and Anxiety" has some practical steps parents can take to help their children develop healthy habits and protect their mental health.

Nebraska Area Scholarships with January Due Dates

The scholarships below have January deadlines. You can find application information for these scholarships and others on Naviance.

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 closes February 1st at 5:00pm.

Apply Here: https://buffettscholarships.org/

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