College, Scholarship & Financial Aid Information
2012 FAFSA Information Now Posted!
by WHS Counselor Terry Kopish
(This page was last updated on January 25, 2012)
2012-2013 FAFSA
Please click HERE to access the 2012-2013 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and instructions (click HERE for the Spanish version). If you have any questions pertaining to this very important form, please contact WHS Guidance Counselor Terry Kopish at (402) 443-4332 ext. 3229.
For more information, please see the federal government's official FAFSA website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
Please click the following link to access a listing of local scholarships only (local scholarship applications are available at the bottom of this page): Local Scholarships (updated 1/25/12)
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NOTES FROM COLLEGES
Please click the following links to view notes from local and regional colleges and universities:
None at this time
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Please click the following link to access the February 2012 EducationQuest Foundation College Planning Bulletins (a monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students): Feb. 2012 EducationQuest Bulletin (IMPORTANT TOPIC ADDRESSED: 2012 FAFSA)
Will you be visiting with a college representative? If so, click HERE for a list of questions that you should ask!
EducationQuest COLLEGE FAIRS:
Please click HERE for questions you should ask when you visit with colleges.
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The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of 33 examinations. Earn credit for knowledge you've acquired through independent study, prior course work, on-the-job training, professional development, cultural pursuits, or internships. Please click HERE for more information.
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CollegeBoundNebraska
Collegebound Nebraska, the University of Nebraska's expanded financial aid program, provides free tuition for students who meet academic and family income qualifications. Once you're on the web site, click "Do I Qualify?"
View the video below to see the program introduced by Governor Dave Heineman & University of Nebraska President J. B. Milliken:
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College Savings Plan of Nebraska
"The College Savings Plan of Nebraska is a great way to save for college - it's tax-advantaged, affordable and flexible. The Plan is sponsored by the State of Nebraska and became operational January 1, 2001."
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Click on the following link to access FastWeb: www.fastweb.com
This is a great site for scholarships, colleges, jobs and internships.
SCHOLARSHIPS: "The most complete source of local scholarships, national scholarships, and college-specific scholarships . . . 1.3 million scholarships worth over $3 billion!)"
COLLEGES: "Search and compare detailed college profiles including college scholarships. Recommended by 15,500 high schools and 3,500 colleges."
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS: "Internships for students in your field. Find part-time job openings near your home or school. Learn tips for success in your career."
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Federal Student Aid
All parents and students need to know about student financial aid and college planning. This is an excellent source of information.
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Eligibility Center
Your starting point for your NAIA college sports experience!
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center
This site is dedicated to helping you understand the balance between academics and sports required of every student-athlete for a successful life in school, and out. Here you can learn about the NCAA, download the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, and discover how you can go pro in something other than sports.
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Power of Possibilities (UNL)
The "Power of Possibilities" website will help you identify UNL undergraduate majors related to your academic and career interests.
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Click on the following link to access Scholarship.com: scholarships.com
Scholarships.com is a free scholarship search and financial aid information service. Helping students find money for college since 1998.
Search 3,000+ scholarship sources worth over $3 billion in aid, get customized, relevant results, application letters and more.
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SchoolSoup.com
SchoolSoup.com provides students with the most scholarships and other financial aid options on the Internet - over $32 Billion in scholarship awards!
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students.gov
This site is posted by the U. S. government for students who are thinking about going to college and are wondering how they should prepare for college, or how they will pay for their college education. From this site, students learn about options in distance education, read how to find and apply for college loans, and learn what's involved in military service and the educational benefits that are available through the different branches of the armed forces. Check it out!
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OTHER WEB RESOURCES:
Sources of Aid
City Year
Direct Loans
JobCorps
Project Scholarship Scam
Resources by State
Student Guide to Federal Aid
Student Tax Info
U.S. Department of Education
College Process
ACT
ACT's EXPLORE
ACT's PLAN
Common Application
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling)
Financial Aid Information
College Goal Sunday
CSS/PROFILE
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA PIN Registration
FinAid
FastWeb's College Gold
Federal Student Aid for Students
Scholarship Monkey
Choosing a Major/Career
Monster (Job Search)
America's Career InfoNet
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapping Your Future
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*NET Online
LOAN INFORMATION:
Perkins Loan
* Awarded based on exceptional need
* Interest is subsidized and fixed at 5%
* Favorable benefits may be lost upon consolidation
Repayment begins 9 months after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment status.
Stafford Loan
* Fixed interest rate is 6.8% if loan originated on/after July 1, 2006
* Subsidized - Interest accrues starting 6 months after graduation
* Unsubsidized - Interest accrues during school
Repayment begins 6 months after graduation or after dropping below half-time enrollment status.
PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students)
* If loan originated on/after July 1, 2006:
Direct PLUS fixed interest rate is 7.9%
FFEL PLUS fixed interest rate is 8.5%
Repayment begins within 60 days after last disbursement of loan.
Federal Consolidation Loan
* Combine loans to one lender
* Fixed interest rate is the weighted average of the federal loans rounded up to the nearest 1/8 of a %
* Interest rate capped at 8.25%
*Lower monthly payments
Private/Alternative Loan
* Interest rates and fees based on borrower's and co-signer's credit scores
* More expensive than Federal loans
* May have more flexible repayment provisions
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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:
Gothard Anderson Science Memorial Scholarship
Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Emil B. Eliason Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Elliott & Chris Roberts Memorial Scholarship
Ken Good Scholarship
Grace Hanke Memorial Scholarship
JEO Scholarship
Ed Koutny Memorial Scholarship
Willard Hunzeker Wahoo Lions Club Scholarship
Jim Langemeier Youth Scholarship
Ron & Tim Larsen Memorial Scholarship
Mark Massie Memorial Scholarship
Bess McDonald Memorial Scholarship
Jaden Ford Murray Memorial Scholarship (click HERE for terms & conditions)
Daniel F. Pestal Memorial Scholarship
Prague Ball Association Scholarship
Saunders County 4-H Council Scholarship
Saunders County Independent Bankers Association Scholarship
Michael Shada Memorial Scholarship
Rachel Simon-Dixon Memorial Scholarship
Steven Smith Memorial Scholarship
Patricia Starr Music Memorial Scholarship
Dr. William Karl Stefan Memorial Scholarship
Mark A. Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Wahoo Area Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Wahoo Education Association (WEA) Scholarship
Wahoo Senior Citizen Center Scholarship
WHS Student Council Scholarship
NON-LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Cargill Community Scholarship
Central Community College Summer Scholarships
Independent Insurance Agents of NE Foundation Scholarship
Midwest Student Exchange Program Scholarship
MOC/ONS Nursing Scholarship (click HERE for information sheet)
NFL Professional Athletes Foundation Scholarship
NMC Diesel Tech. & Caterpillar Scholarships (click HERE for info sheet)
Nebraska Logistics Council Scholarship
Gus Swanson Communication Scholarship
U.S. Bank Scholarship
Zeta Chapter: Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship (click HERE to info sheet)
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For more information, please contact the Guidance Department of Wahoo High School at (402) 443-4332, ext. 3229, or email Ms. Kopish at tkopish@esu2.org.
