Counselor Corner
NAME: Susan Poland SCHOOL: Litchfield Public Schools CLASS: PreK-12 School Counselor SCHOOL PHONE:( 308)-446-2244 ext 204 Email: susan. poland @ litchfieldps. org Website: https:// sites. google. com / a / litchfieldps. org / mrspoland /
Counselor Corner
DECEMBER 2016
Busy, busy, busy Your counselor has been busy getting the Second Step curriculum started in the Kindergarten and 1-2nd grade rooms. The kids have learned about specific tools such as“ eyes watching”,“ ears listening”,“ quiet voice”, and“ body still” to help them learn. These all aid in the“ focus” lesson using their“ attent-o-scope”. They have met our friends, Snail and Puppy. They help with the lessons. I have also been busy setting up the Winter MAPS testing as well as giving the Sophomores their Pre-ACT results. We had our first TADA meeting in December. We have exciting events happening this spring being sponsored by TADA.
Scholarship Opportunity There is a scholarship opportunity for students taking dual-enrollment college courses. Students participating in dual-enrollment college courses or early admit programs, are encouraged to apply or the Access College Early( ACE) Scholarship if they show financial need. This state and federally-funded scholarship will pay tuition and mandatory fees at participating Nebraska colleges. Applications will be reviewed by Nebraska’ s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education( CCPE). If you have questions, contact myself or Ritchie Morrow, Financial Aid Coordinator, CCPE, ritchie. morrow @ nebraska. gov or 402.471.0032.
Seniors: Prepare for the FAFSA with free programs and resources
If you’ re a senior, it’ s time to start preparing for the FAFSA( Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You’ ll complete the form after October 1 and typically, before April 1 depending on your college’ s priority deadline. Colleges will use your FAFSA results to determine how much they will award you in federal, state and college-based financial aid.
The following will help you learn more about the financial aid process and the FAFSA: http:// www. educationquest. org Kearney office 308-234-6310. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Seniors
January“ To Do” List
___ If you haven’ t already, complete your FAFSA! ___ Expect financial aid notifications. ___ Continue applying for scholarships. Juniors ___ Register by January 13 for the February 11th ACT. ___ Register by May 3 for the June 10th ACT. ___ Schedule campus visits.
Keep looking for scholarships!
Many local, state and national scholarships have deadlines in March, April and May. For local and state scholarships, visit Scholarship Quest at EducationQuest. org.
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