Courtesy of EducationQuest’s College Planning November Bulletin
There’s A LOT going on right now with the financial aid and college admission processes, but don’t get overwhelmed! Here’s a recap of tasks you should complete this fall to stay on track to college.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
– First, create a Federal Student Aid account (FSA ID) for you and one for a parent
at studentaid.gov. You’ll need the user names and passwords to access and sign the
FAFSA. Click here for instructions.
– Review our FAFSA Checklist for items to gather before you start the form.
– Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
– See FAFSA Tools at EducationQuest.org
Apply to your top college choices. If your high school is holding an Apply2College event this fall, you’ll get help with your applications. If not, here are steps you should take to apply.
Check out the EducationQuest Virtual College Fair. The live fair is over, but you can still register and log in to visit college booths and watch recorded college-prep sessions.
Retake the ACT and/or SAT. Some colleges will use your best scores for college admission and scholarships.
Get serious about applying for scholarships. See ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org for Nebraska-based scholarships and a list of national search sites.
