Seniors…beginning October 1, you and your parents can complete the 2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid.

Follow these tips to prepare:

1. Create a Federal Student Aid Account for you and one for a parent at studentaid.gov.
2. Attend a Virtual Financial Aid Program to learn about the FAFSA and types of financial aid. When you attend, register for a $500 Financial Aid Program Scholarship! To find details about school-based programs, click here. To learn about statewide Financial Aid Programs, click here.
3. Review the FAFSA Checklist at EducationQuest.org for items you’ll need to complete the FAFSA.
4. See FAFSA Tools at EducationQuest.org for helpful resources.
5. For free virtual help with the FAFSA, call EducationQuest to make an appointment: Omaha – 888.357.6300

Seniors:

___ Create a Federal Student Aid Account at studentaid.gov for you and one for a parent.

___ Complete the FAFSA on or after October 1.

___ Complete college applications. Participate in tne Apply2College Event!

___ Register by October 7 for the November 7 SAT.

We will be hosting an Apply2College event during 7th and 8th periods on Wednesday, October 14th. During this time seniors will have help filling out scholarships and applying to college!

If you missed the financial aid presentation over Zoom, please click the Zoom icon below to access a recorded version. The passcode to watch the video is: bTb^1yS^

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 at 5:00pm.

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.

The 20 Top Finalists traditionally participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 Finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

The application closes November, 15th at 11:59 pm.

There are several places that students can check for scholarships.

1. Check the website schools you are applying to. Many schools 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 Naviance. Mrs. Reese is continually updating the scholarship list on Naviance.

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

• Scholarship Quest
• Scholarships.com
• Unigo
• Cappex
• Chegg