Humorous video explains types of financial aid

EducationQuest has produced a quick and fun video that introduces younger students to the four types of financial aid: scholarships, grants, work-study, and student loans. The video features college students Derrick, Jasmine, Chase, and Sara. 

Check it out and share it with your students!

Spring college fairs important for juniors

EducationQuest will sponsor five college fairs this spring to help students narrow their college choices. These free events are especially important for juniors who should pick their top college choices in preparation for completing the FAFSA and applying to college early next fall. 

The college fair schedule is as follows:
Lincoln Area College Fair – Sunday, March 19, 1-3 p.m., Southeast Community College
Grand Island Area College Fair – Sunday, March 26, 1-3 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Expo Center
Scottsbluff Area College Fair – Sunday, April 2, 1-3 p.m., Western Nebraska Community College
Omaha Area College Fair – Sunday, April 9, 1-3 p.m., University of Nebraska Omaha Sapp Fieldhouse
Tri-State Area College Fair (South Sioux City) – Sunday, April 23, 1-3 p.m., Marina Center
 
Before attending, students should register for a barcode at NebraskaCollegeFairs.org, print the barcode (or download it to their smartphone) and take it to the fair so college reps can scan it. 

The next Counselor Bulletin will provide links to promotional materials you can use to promote the fairs to your students.

How-To Guide will help you coordinate college access activities

Check out our College Access How-To Guide for tips on coordinating these and other activities:

• Campus visits
• Encouraging students to take dual-credit courses
• Scholarship searches
• ACT/SAT test prep 
• Apply2College event
• Financial Aid Program
• FAFSA completion