Counselor's Corner Newsletter

On-campus/Zoom Appointments – FAFSA assistance is available at the Northeast Financial Aid office throughout the year, Monday through Friday, to students and parents.

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Education Quest Events

Register for a free Financial Aid Program webinars. Here’s what is covered:

💰 How much college really costs.

🎓 The different types of financial aid available.

📝 How to complete the FAFSA and maximize your financial aid opportunities.

📬 How colleges award financial aid.

🤝 Where to find free, expert help every step of the way.

Apply to college day was held on Friday, October 21st during 7th and 8th period. Students 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!

This scholarship will provide 75 $1,000 non-renewable scholarships for Nebraska high school seniors to attend a Nebraska college or university. Applicants must complete their 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a short scholarship application. If selected, the funds may be used for tuition, fees, books/supplies, living expenses, or transportation costs.

November 2026 – March 2027: 60 recipients will be selected. April 2027: 15 recipients will be selected.

The scholarship application is open from Oct. 1, 2026, through April 16, 2027.

For more information and to apply.

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.

Due November 11, 2026

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free.

Application deadline: December 1, 2026

1. Check the college website 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. Ms. Caniglia updates the scholarship list as new scholarships are announced.

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

• Chegg
  
• College Board
• Fastweb
• International Scholarships
• Kaleidoscope
• Peterson’s
• Scholarship America
• ScholarshipQuest
• SuperCollege