Counseling Center Updates
April 22, 2019
Senior Information
Celebrate Your Sweet Success Events:
Seniors - Read below to find out about exciting upcoming events to honor YOU!
May 3rd: Ice Cream Success- College Signing Day for all students who will attend college, serve in the military, or participate in a job training/apprenticeship program. Ice cream will be provided! Students are encouraged to wear their college shirt or school colors for the school they will be attending. They can come down to the Counseling Center at their scheduled time or whenever convenient to get their picture taken and a sweet treat!
- End of 1st block (9:20 AM): Any Kansas, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri or Colorado schools
- PrideTime: UNO
- End of 2nd block (11:15): UNL and UNK
- End of 3rd block (1:20): Midland, Hastings, Doane, Creighton, Nebraska Wesleyan, Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State
- End of 4th block (3:00): US Military, any Community College, any Career Training program and any school not previously called
May 7th: Donuts and Dollars- Donuts for all students who received a scholarship during Pride Time. Students will receive a pass to come out class.
May 10th: FAFSA Fast Break- All students who completed the FAFSA by May 1st will receive a Fast Break candy bar in Pride Time. Students will receive a pass to come out of class.
There will be options for students with special dietary needs.
Seniors Interested in MCC:
12th Grade Students Who Will Attend Metro Community College:
Metro Community College Summer Academy- SSS/TriO
SSS/TRiO is a federally funded program that helps students develop the skills and motivation necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree. The program provides comprehensive student support, including academic advising, financial aid counseling, academic skills workshops, and leadership and cultural activities. There is no cost to participate. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE ONE TUITION FREE CLASS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM!
Applications are available in the counseling office and online at www.mccneb.edu/trio
12th Grade Students Who Want to Apply to Metro Community College:
If you are a 12th grade student who is interested in attending Metro Community College but has not applied yet, plan on attending the MSHS Counseling Department’s Apply2Metro event @ 11:00 on Tuesday, April 23rd. Snacks will be provided!
Seniors - Read this info from EducationQuest:
Seniors … borrow wisely for college!
Review these tips before you decide how much to borrow in student loans:
· Borrow only what you need, even if it’s less than the amount offered in your award letter.
· Try to use your student loan money only for tuition, room and board, books, and fees. Get a part-time job during college to pay other expenses.
· Apply for financial aid each year you attend college by completing the FAFSA.
· Continue to look for scholarships while you’re in college.
· Keep track of your student loan debt throughout college at nslds.ed.gov.
To learn more, read the EducationQuest Blog article: “Student Loan Refresher” and see the “Paying for College” section at EducationQuest.org.
How to prepare for your freshman year of college
Visit the College Students section at EducationQuest.org for tips to help you prepare for your freshman year of college. You’ll find these topics:
Achieving academic success
How to manage your money
How to select a major
What to expect your freshman year of college
You’ll also find helpful articles in the Blog section. They include:
So long, high school…hello, college!
What “stuff” will you need for your dorm room?
Study tips for college students
Should you take a car to campus?
How to build relationships with your college professors
May “To Do” List:
___ Apply for student loans, if necessary.
___ Register for new-student orientation at your college.
___ Start a list of dorm room essentials.
___ Get a summer job to help pay college expenses.
Junior Information
Juniors - Read this info from EducationQuest:
Juniors… here’s your summer to-do list:
- Narrow your college choices to three or four by the time school starts. If you haven’t already, schedule campus visits to your top contenders.
- Become familiar with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You and your parents can complete this form to apply for college financial aid on or after October 1.
- Update your Activities Resume at EducationQuest.org. Include extracurricular activities, honors, awards, and part-time jobs.
- Look for scholarships. Check out ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org for Nebraska-based scholarships, and pay attention to scholarships current seniors have received.
- Find a summer job to help pay for college expenses. Ask prospective employers if they offer education assistance programs.
May “To Do” List":
___ Register by May 3 for June 8 ACT.
___ Register by May 3 for June 1 SAT.
___ Continue campus visits.
___ Get a summer job and save for college.
Information for All Students
Runza Hiring Day - April 27th:
NDSU Summer Visit Days:
Millard South High School Counseling Department
Website: https://sites.google.com/mpsomaha.org/counseling/home
Location: 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402)715-8436
Twitter: @MSCounseling