Juniors: start scheduling your campus visits
Your spring break is a perfect time to visit schools that interest you. Follow these tips for a successful visit: � Schedule your visits at least two weeks in advance. Ask for appointments with an admissions representative, financial aid counselor, and a faculty member in your area of interest. � Visit while the colleges are in session. You won’ t get the true flavor during breaks or finals week. � Be prepared with questions to ask. It’ s important for YOU to ask questions, not just your mom or dad. � Ask the financial aid counselor how the college may offset tuition costs and about college-based scholarship applications and deadlines.
Find helpful college-search resources at EducationQuest. org �“ Selecting a College” section walks you through college selection steps. �“ About Nebraska Colleges” provides cost and contact information for Nebraska colleges. � College Profiles has information about colleges in Nebraska and across the country.
Don’ t forget to apply for EducationQuest’ s Scavenger Hunt Scholarship! Apply by March 31 for EducationQuest’ s Scavenger Hunt Scholarship. You could earn $ 500 toward your college education! Here’ s how it works:
1. If you haven’ t already, complete a profile in ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest. org. ScholarshipQuest is a scholarship search tool with over 2,000 Nebraska-based awards.
2. If you are a Nebraska resident in grades 9-12, you will see the EducationQuest Scavenger Hunt Scholarship as one of the scholarships that will appear on your results page.
3.“ Scavenge” around the EducationQuest website to find answers to questions in a survey.
EducationQuest will draw a winner from those who answer all questions correctly. The winner will receive $ 500 to invest in a NEST 529 College Savings Plan.
Seniors ___ If you haven’ t already, complete your FAFSA! ___ Expect financial aid award notifications. ___ Continue applying for scholarships. Juniors ___ Register by March 3 for the April 8 ACT. ___ Register by April 7 for the May 7 SAT. ___ Attend the college fair in your area. ___ Schedule campus visits.
March“ To Do” List
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Omaha Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff 402-391-4033 402-475-5222 308-234-6310 800-303-3745 ext. 6654
888-357-6300 800-303-3745 800-666-3721
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