Senior Newsletter #9
November 27, 2017
What to Expect After FAFSA Submission
You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) acknowledging that your form was processed. Review your SAR for accuracy. If needed, make changes at fafsa.gov. See short video below for more information on the Federal Financial Aid process.
- The SAR will need to be uploaded to the Susan T. Buffet Scholarship Application by February 1st.
- The SAR will also need to be included with your NPS Foundation Scholarships (coming in January!) if you are applying for any where financial need is considered.
Did you use IRS Data Retrieval?
If you did not use IRS Data Retrieval to provide income tax information on your FAFSA, we encourage you to update your FAFSA at fafsa.gov and use the IRS Data Retrieval process. Review this handout or watch this video for instructions. If you don’t use IRS Data Retrieval, your college(s) may require you to provide a copy of your IRS tax transcript.
Watch for financial aid award notifications
The colleges you listed on the FAFSA will provide a financial aid award notification detailing the aid they’re offering. This may include a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study and student loans. Respond to each notification (most students accept all award packages until they make their final college selection). You will need to log on to your college website portal to view most award letters.
Upcoming Events
College Club
8:30 - 10:00 am
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Focus will be on WSC scholarships
WSC Scholarships Due
You have to apply for admission and Complete the General Scholarship Application!
ACT
This is the last ACT excepting for scholarship application by many colleges.
New Education Quest Tool
Elks Most Valuable Student
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped thousands of students who need financial assistance fulfill their dreams of attending college. Most Valuable Students scholars are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their classes, active in their schools and communities, and recognized as leaders by their peers.
Applicants will be judged on:
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Financial need.
Students do not have to have family members as a member of the Elks Foundation. More information and applications are found at enf.elks.org/mvs. The deadline to apply is November 27th.
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped thousands of students who need financial assistance fulfill their dreams of attending college. Most Valuable Students scholars are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their classes, active in their schools and communities, and recognized as leaders by their peers.
Applicants will be judged on:
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Financial need.
Students do not have to have family members as a member of the Elks Foundation. More information and applications are found at enf.elks.org/mvs. The deadline to apply is November 27th.
RLOP
RLOP is a collaborative partnership between Wayne State College (RLOP), Chadron State College (RLOP), or the University of Nebraska at Kearney (KLOP) and the University of Nebraska College of Law. It is designed to recruit students from rural areas and train them to become lawyers who will return and practice in their communities. Participants receive their bachelor’s degrees at WSC, CSC, or UNK and are then guaranteed admittance to the Nebraska College of Law. Students selected for RLOP/KLOP will receive a full tuition scholarship to WSC, CSC, or UNK for up to 125 credit hours.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
*A rural Nebraska resident (NHS students qualify as "rural").
*Admitted to Wayne State College, Chadron State College, or the University of Nebraska at Kearney
*Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5.
*Expected ACT score of 27 or above (Check with individual school on this.)
*Demonstrated strong academic achievement as reflected in the high school transcript.
Applications for RLOP at WSC are due December 1, 2017
Applications for RLOP at CSC are due January 16, 2017
Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Website: https://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/schools/norfolk-high-school/counseling/
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews