LEARN ABOUT COLLEGES IN NEBRASKA Here’s where you can find details: • The chart on page 3 lists all colleges in Nebraska. • College Profiles at EducationQuest.org has details about schools in Nebraska and across the country. Search colleges by location, major, cost, and school type.
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ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS WHEN YOU VISIT COLLEGES
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Ask an admissions representative about: • Academic programs for careers that interest you. • Admission requirements and deadlines. • Alternative class schedules to fit your needs, such as: o Online degree programs. o Evening courses. o Weekend programs. o Accelerated degree programs. • Transferring credits from previous college courses. • CLEP exams to earn college credit for what you already know.
Ask a financial aid representative about: • When to apply for financial aid. • Which academic-year FAFSA to complete based on when you start college. • The cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, and when payment is due.
• Scholarships for adult learners. • How to pay for housing costs.
Most colleges offer: • Tutoring services. • Career counseling center. • Computer labs. • Child care center. • Student Support Services for those who qualify. • Student Health Center. CAMPUS RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
• Resources for military veterans. • Accommodations for a disability.
4 APPLY FOR ADMISSION
As you prepare to apply to the college you selected, be aware that they may request your high school transcript or GED certificate. If you’re a fairly recent high school graduate, the college may ask for ACT or SAT scores. Community colleges may require a placement test such as the Accuplacer or Companion to place you in the appropriate class. After you’re accepted for admission, the college will instruct you to create an online student account/portal for communications about admissions, financial aid, or other college-related matters.
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