Counselor's Corner
January 2016 Newsletter
Juniors and Seniors--Financial Aid News!
Big Changes Coming for Financial Aid
It may seem early to start thinking about financial aid to help pay for college before you begin your senior year—-but it’s not!
The federal government has moved the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) dates to the fall of your senior year. This means that you will know the amount of financial aid that you can receive much earlier in your college planning process. Families will now fill out the FAFSA form in October of the student’s senior year.
Junior families should attend the Financial Aid Information Night on January 20th to learn about the changes to this process.
How to Create a FSA ID
FAFSA Completion Event
Financial Aid Information Night
Juniors, this meeting is not only for seniors! The FAFSA process is drastically changing for the next school year so plan to attend!
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016, 06:00 PM
Wisner-Pilger High School, Wisner, NE, United States
Career Planning Opportunities the Wisner-Pilger Way!
Career Development Class--In 8th grade, a quarter class is devoted to exploring career opportunities and discovering skills needed to be successful in the classroom and in the work place.
Career Leadership--This new class is designed for Juniors and Seniors who want to explore the Career Readiness Skills that are essential to being prepared for success. This class explores real life strategies that students are eager to learn and live!
Career Planning Class--During December, Juniors travel to Northeast Community College to take a one-credit hour class that is focused solely on Career Exploration. New opportunities and conversations with the college deans help the students to discover exciting new things that are happening outside of high school.
College and Career Week--In October, Lawrence Chatters kicked off the College and Career Week Celebration. Mr. Chatters shared his entrepreneurial story and challenged students to pursue their passion. The week held numerous activities aimed at exploring options for students once they leave high school!
College Visits--Beginning in 8th grade, Wisner-Pilger students will visit a total of six different college campuses. They will see the numerous offerings that Nebraska has to offer for post-secondary preparation.
ACT Exam
Saturday, Feb 6, 2016, 08:00 AM
Wisner-Pilger High School, Wisner, NE, United States
New Year....New Strategies to Studying
School Counseling Office
Cheryl Kreikemeier
Email: ckreikemeier@esu2.org
Website: www.wisnerpilger.org
Location: 801 18th St, PO Box 580 Wisner NE 68791
Phone: 402-529-3249
Facebook: facebook.com/wisnerpilger
Twitter: @WPGuidance