SCHOLARSHIP LIST
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the online application that students and parents can complete to apply for federal grants, work-study, and student loans. Additional information is linked here.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
Many colleges and universities require entrance exams like the ACT or SAT. Scores are used to assess college readiness, offer admission, and award scholarships. Always check with the college or university to determine which, if any, entrance exam should be taken.
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ACT Registration information ...includes online registration, school codes, test dates and information for the day of testing.
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ACT Prep Resources... includes tips, online and print resources, and workshop opportunities to help students prepare for the exam.
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SAT Registration Information ...includes online registration and information for day of testing.
DUAL CREDIT
Some high school courses are offered for college credit in addition to the high school credit. Students enrolled in these high school course are NOT REQUIRED to take the course for college credit. Norfolk Senior High offers dual credit courses through three different institutions: Wayne State College, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Northeast Community College. Choose this document to see ALL Dual Credit Courses Offered 2024-25 (includes qualifying test scores for NECC)
Dual Credit Information - presented at Open House - includes explanation of dual credit, benefits, transferability of credit, cost, scholarship opportunities, registration processes for NECC, WSC, & NWU, and testing requirements for Math or English courses.
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Northeast Community College
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NECC Early College website .....includes information for Dual Credit Courses, Fridays @ Northeast, and College-Only Credit Courses
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Fall 2024 NECC Courses Spring 2025 NECC Courses
- August 2024 OPEN HOUSE Presentation
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Fall 2024 Registration "HELP" Sessions ... complete the form to sign up for assistance with setting up your Early College (dual credit) account and finalizing course registration
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- Wayne State College
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Fall 2023 Dual Credit Application / Registration Directions
- Spring 2024 Dual Credit Application / Registration Directions
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- Scholarship Opportunities
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NPS Foundation Dual Credit Scholarship
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COUNSELING CENTER PRESENTATIONS
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9TH Steps to College (October 2023)
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11th Steps to College (October 2023)
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12th Steps to College (August 2023)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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On To College - Helping Families and Schools Create Two- and Four-Year College Graduates With Minimal Debt
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UniversityHQ is a website with information on transferring college credits, college and career planning, admission test preparation, paying for college, writing personal and purpose statements, job search, and more.
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Transfer Nebraska is a website that MAY indicate if dual credit courses will transfer to Nebraska college or university.
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Transferology.com allows students to see which courses they take for dual credit MAY transfer to schools throughout the nation.
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dreamitdoitnebraska.com -highlights education paths to learn the skills leading to careers in manufacturing and related businesses
