Counselor Corner
NAME: Susan Poland
SCHOOL: Litchfield Public Schools
CLASS: PreK-12 School Counselor
SCHOOL PHONE: (308)-446-2244 ext 204
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/litchfieldps.org/mrspoland/
Welcome back!!
Your counselor will be available starting August 7th. As you begin the school year, be sure to stop in and let
your counselor know how she can best assist you in the challenges you may encounter as you move through
the year. Junior high and high school class schedules will be available on the first day of school. Parents and
students, please be sure to look over them to be sure you understand the schedule.
We will be again using the Second Step curriculum for PreK-2nd grades guidance lessons and the Mind-up
curriculum for 3-4th grades. Upper elementary will be focusing on cooperation, mindfulness, and careers.
Scholarships
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, [email protected] or 402.471.0032.
For local and state scholarships, visit Scholarship Quest at EducationQuest.org. It is never too early to begin
searching for scholarships as well as making your list of strengths, volunteer activities, and other notable
characteristics about yourself.
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 Education Quest 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!
Apply 2 College day (sponsored by Education Quest) at our school will be held on September 12, 2017.
Volunteers to help seniors apply to colleges will be appreciated. Please contact Mrs. Poland if you would like
to assist in this exciting day.
See you in a few weeks!!
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