MSHS Counseling Newsletter
1/31/2020
13th Annual Ultra Chic Boutique and The Dress Flip! Get your prom dress for only $30! (cash only)
FREE shuttle service available!
Departs from Central High School parking lot at 20th and Dodge, every half hour, starting at 8 a.m.
Saturday, Feb 1, 2020, 09:00 AM
A View on State, State Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Summer school registration opens on Monday, February 3rd at 8:00 a.m.
Seats for summer school are filled on a first come first served basis.
This year, Millard South will be hosting summer school for high school students.
A free breakfast and lunch program with will be offered.
https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments/curriculum/summer-school
EducationQuest Foundation College Planning Bulletin
A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students
February 2020
Seniors…make sure you complete the FAFSA process
Getting financial aid for college involves more than completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete each step of the process so that you don’t miss out on money for college.
- If you haven’t already, complete your 2020-21 FAFSA at FAFSA.gov using 2018 income tax data. Before you start, you and a parent must each get an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov as you’ll need them to access and sign your FAFSA.
- Expect a Student Aid Report (SAR) via an email link. The SAR acknowledges that your FAFSA was received and lets you know if you need to take further action before the form can be processed.
- You might receive a verification notice from the college(s) you listed on your FAFSA requesting documents to verify your FAFSA information. The college will not process your financial aid until you provide required documents.
- Watch for financial aid award notifications. Once you’re accepted for admission to the colleges you listed on your FAFSA, they will notify you of the types and amounts of financial aid they’re offering.
Watch your email and student portal carefully for important details about admission and financial aid.
What you need to know about scholarships
Most scholarships are based on academics, but others are based on community service, school involvement, or talent. Some are based on financial need as determined by the results of your FAFSA.
Here’s where to look for scholarships:
- ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org houses over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. After you create a profile, you’ll be matched with scholarships that fit your criteria.
- Your school counselor’s office. Visit regularly to check on local and national awards.
- The college you plan to attend. Contact the school for a list of scholarships they provide and the application procedures.
- National search sites such as College Board, Peterson’s, and Chegg.
- Other resources could include your coach, clubs and organizations, and your parents’ employers and civic organizations.
Click here for more details about scholarships and tips to help you complete a successful application.
Two easy-to-apply-for scholarships from EducationQuest
Nebraska students in grades 9-12 are invited to pursue these $500 scholarships from EducationQuest:
Get Social Scholarship – By following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you can enter into a drawing for a $500 scholarship each time we hit another 250 followers. Click here for details.
Scavenger Hunt Scholarship – Create a ScholarshipQuest profile at EducationQuest.org and then scavenge around the EducationQuest website to find answers to questions on a survey. The deadline to apply is March 31. We’ll draw two winners from those who answer all questions correctly. Click here for details.
February “To Do” List
Seniors:
___ If you haven’t already, complete the FAFSA.
___ Expect financial aid award notifications from the colleges you listed on your FAFSA.
___ Apply for scholarships.
Juniors:
___ Start preparing for the ACT. Here are test-prep resources to consider.
___ Register by February 14 for the March 14 SAT.
___ Register by February 28 for the April 4 ACT.
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Omaha Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff
402-391-4033 402-475-5222 308-234-6310 800-303-3745 ext. 6654
888-357-6300 800-303-3745 800-666-3721
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Your Journey to College Begins with Us
Applications are open for the Metropolitan Community College Academies.
The number of MCC Academies open to students has been greatly expanded this year. Some of the great programs for our students include: 3-D Animation and Games, Culinary Arts Foundations, Criminal Justice, Fire Science Technology, CNA, EMT, IT Technician, Prototype Design, Auto Collision, and Welding- just to name a few!
Documents Attached:
MPS Course List 20-21 MCC Academies
The attached document contains the most updated course list with three additional
academies (in red) updated since the 20-21 Curriculum Handbook and Registration Guide was printed.
Detailed academy offerings information from MCC, this includes the courses, times, and locations.
Applications for Year 1 and Year 2
Application deadline is March 6, 2020
Additional information:
-MCC Academies are open to Juniors and Seniors (unless noted).
-Academies are 10 MPS credits, except Theatre Technology is 20 credits.
-The courses are dual enrollment eligible, students pay tuition for the MCC credits.
-MPS provides the textbooks for loan to students in the academies.
-Students travel to the MCC campus location of the academy. Transportation is not provided.