EducationQuest Foundation
College Planning Bulletin
A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students
January 2020
Winter break: a good time for college prep!
Here are a few things you can do:
Seniors, complete your FAFSA
If you haven’t already, complete your FAFS (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Need help? Use our FAFSA Tool or call us
to make an appointment for free help: Omaha - 888.357.6300; Lincoln - 800.303.3745; Kearney - 800.666.3721; or Scottsbluff -
800.303.3745, ext. 6654.
Juniors, prepare for the ACT
All Nebraska high school juniors will take the ACT Test this spring. Ask your school counselor about test-prep options at your
school. These resource are also available.
Search for scholarships
Use our free ScholarshipQues tool to find Nebraska-based awards. You’ll also find links to national scholarship sites.
Update your Activities Resume
Our free Activities Resum is an easy way to track your extracurricular activities, accomplishments, volunteer work, and part-
time jobs. The information is then readily available when you apply for scholarships and employment.
Volunteer
In addition to giving back to your community, your volunteer work can lead to scholarship opportunities. Make sure you track
your involvement on your Activities Resume.
January “To Do” List
Seniors:
__ If you haven’t already, complete the FAFS.
__ Apply for scholarships; see ScholarshipQuest for Nebraska-based awards.
__ Update your Activities Resume.
__ Follow EducationQuest on Faceboo, Twitte, and Instagra for a chance to win a $500 scholarshi.
Juniors:
__ Update your Activities Resum.
__ Registe by January 10 for the February 8 ACT.
__ Registe by February 14 for the March 14 SAT.
__ Follow EducationQuest on Faceboo, Twitte, and Instagra for a chance to win a $500 scholarshi.
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Omaha Lincoln
Kearney Scottsbluff
402-391-4033
402-475-5222
308-234-6310
888-357-6300
800-303-3745
800-666-3721
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