FAFSA and Financial Aid application process for the 2022-2023 school year became available on October 1. Check out the videos from the FAFSA Demo to help assist you in completing the FAFSA.
The FAFSA Demo is made up of six short videos that walk students and parents through each section of the 2023-2024 FAFSA. The Demo is one of several FAFSA Tools available at EducationQuest.org. If you need help with the FAFSA, contact the Education Quest to set up a free virtual appointment.
*Several schools are providing FREE TUITION if your students is Pell Grant Eligible. The FAFSA takes no more than an hour to complete. Fill it out today to see if your student could attend college for free.
Selective Service registration is available at Logan View High School. Under Federal Law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. However, Selective Service now accepts early submission of registration information by 17-year-old men, so they are automatically registered when they turn 18. Information can be obtained in the counseling office.
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation scholarship application for the 2023-2024 academic year will open Tuesday, November 1st. The link to the application will be posted on their homepage: https://buffettscholarships.org/ and in Naviance.
Due to the pandemic, a change to an eligibility requirement for the Buffett Scholarship along with a few changes to the scholarship application has been made. Please see below for these changes and other important information:
- Achieve at least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in high school
- 2.0 on a 4 point scale
- 77 on a 100 point scale
- Be a first-time freshman when entering college
- Students obtaining dual enrollment credits in high school are still eligible to apply
- Plan to attend a Nebraska public college:
- NE Community Colleges - CCC, LPTC, MCC, MPCC, NECC, NICC, SCC, or WNCC;
- NE State College System - Chadron State, Peru State, Wayne State; or
- University of NE System - NCTA, UNK, UNL, UNMC, or UNO
- Be in need of financial assistance in order to attend college
- Note: You do not need to be Pell Grant eligible to qualify
- You must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $10,000
o Fewer essay questions and smaller word count (the questions are on our website https://buffettscholarships.org/application-requirements)
o FAFSA should be completed before December 1
o Early FAFSA completion is especially vital if a student’s financial situation changed significantly this year compared to what is reflected on their 2021 federal income tax return.
The application deadline is February 1, 2023 before 5 pm CST.
Seniors…a reminder of what to do this fall
There’s A LOT going on right now with the financial aid and college admission processes, but don’t get overwhelmed! Here’s a recap of tasks you should complete this fall to stay on track to college.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Apply to your top college choices. Here are steps you should take to apply.
Check out the EducationQuest Virtual College Fair. The live fair is over, but you can still register to visit college booths and watch recorded college-prep sessions.
Retake the ACT and/or SAT. Some colleges will use your best scores for college admission and scholarships.
Get serious about applying for scholarships. See ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org for Nebraska-based scholarships and a list of national search sites.
Juniors…start researching colleges
If you narrow your college choices by the end of your junior year, your senior year will be less stressful. Here’s how to get started:
Review College Profiles at EducationQuest.org to learn about colleges in Nebraska and across the country. If you’re interested in an out-of-state school, check out the Midwest Student Exchange Program to learn about tuition discounts.
Check out the EducationQuest Virtual College Fair. The live fair is over, but you can still register to visit college booths and watch recorded college-prep sessions.
Once you narrow your choices, schedule campus visits. Try to visit in the spring of your junior year while colleges are in session. Click here to find links to virtual campus visits.
For more tips, see the Finding the Right Fit section at EducationQuest.org.
Plan Ahead! Prepare for the ACT - The next ACT date is December 10, with the registration deadline of November 4. Please be aware that there is a photo upload deadline (This must be completed before the registration deadline for each test date). Test Prep information is available in the counseling office or you can receive support materials from the ACT website, www.act.org/theact/testprep.
You can also find a test prep link (OnToCollege) in your Naviance account. Seniors – most schools will still accept ACT scores after the December test date. It is highly recommended that you retake the ACT at least three times to achieve your best score.
| TEST DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| December 10, 2022 | November 4, 2022 | November 11, 2022 |
| February 11, 2023 | January 6, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
| April 15, 2023 | March 10, 2023 | March 24, 2023 |
| June 10, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| July 15, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | June 23, 2023 |
Your ACT score can pay your way through college.
Apply to College Recap
Apply to college was an amazing time for junior and senior students to visit with various colleges, Army, Navy and Marines. This event was held during the morning of October 18, 2022. In addition to the college and military reps, seniors were able to sign up to listen to a session on scholarship tips, interviewing skills/resume writing and creating an electronic portfolio. There were over 50 students who participated by attending a variety of sessions throughout the morning.
Financial Aid/College/Military and Business Information Night
On Monday, October 17 over 35 families of sophomore, junior and senior students participated in the evening event. Four FAFSA applications were completed, and 28 families attended the FAFSA presentation. Attendees enjoyed being able to receive information and ask questions from a variety of colleges, military branches and businesses. If you missed this event, you are in luck, a similar event will be held in early spring. Be watching for more information.
Dean Jacobs – Dream Big, Live Tall, Make the World Better
A special assembly was provided to the 7-12 grade students at Logan View on Tuesday, October 25, thanks to the Fremont Area Community Foundation, Inc. The Logan View School district received a grant to bring in Fremont native, local author, Dean Jacobs, to present a program entitled “Discover Your Why, Become the Change”.
Dean’s presentation took the students on a wonderful journey, through the eyes of Dean, to 28 countries around the globe. During his travels, he discovered the “Seven Wonders of Humanity: Dignity, Respect, Humility, Curiosity, Generosity, Gratitude, and Kindness”. His goal was to inspire, provide hope, establish a safe and entrusted environment for our students so they can become empowered to become more involved in their community and become the best version of themselves.
Juniors and seniors completed a short writing workshop with Dean to help them through the process of setting goals and identify what they need to be doing now and what they will need to do tomorrow to help make those dreams become reality. Dean challenged our students to come up with five things they could do today to help make the world better each and every day.
Dean’s final words for the students included information about how students can receive help to help others, through the Youth Philanthropy Grants Program. Visit the Fremont Area Community Foundation’s website to learn more about this exciting opportunity at https://www.facfoundation.org/community-involvement/youth-philanthropy-grants.html or call 402-721-4252
ALL STUDENTS/PARENTS Don’t forget to stay updated about what is happening in the counseling office. View the counselor’s page on the Logan View Website, where information is updated and added on a weekly basis. You can also view additional announcements/reminders in the daily announcements in PowerSchool. Visit with your student(s) about what they are completing during Raider Time and check your students’ activities in their Naviance account. You may also want to follow the counseling office on twitter @lvhsc, on Facebook @LVHS Counseling or contact Mrs. Hanel personally at dhanel@loganview.org or 402.654.3317, ext. 129.