Scholarships
What are the requirements to maintain your scholarship?
Should your resume be longer than one page?
No
What is the FAFSA?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the University of Nebraska at Omaha's mascot?
The Durango
What is GPA?
Grade Point Average
What is the minimum GPA to qualify for scholarships?
2.5 of GPA
What are some things you should have on your resume?
Contact information
Name
Education
Experience
Achievements
What is one type of financial aid?
Grants, scholarships, loan and work study
What is the name of Creighton University's mascot?
Blue Jays
What is ESL?
It is a program that allows people to travel to foreign countries across the world and teach English as a second language
What are two good sites to locate scholarships?
What does it mean if you work freelance?
It means you are self-employed
A lot of careers such as Graphic Design, Computer programmers and photographers are examples of careers that can you can be freelance
Is the FAFSA really free?
Yes it is completely free
What is University of Nebraska at Lincoln's mascot? Why is that the mascot?
Herbie the Husker and the university are known for the state having land of cornhuskers harvested by farmers.
How many colleges and universities are located in Nebraska?
24 college and universities are located in Nebraska
List at least two types of scholarships?
Academic scholarships
Community service scholarships
Athletic scholarships
Need-based scholarships
Employer scholarships and military scholarships
How long do you have to make a good impression in an interview?
Typically 7 to 30 seconds
What is a SAR?
Student Aid Report to see your family's Expected Family Contribution.
What is the name of the Doane University's mascot?
Thomas the Tiger
What is Advanced Placement (AP) Class?
Rigorous, college-level classes in a variety of subjects that give students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school by scoring a 3 or higher (5-point scale) on the AP exam associated with that class.
What Website has ton of scholarships listed in it?
Education Quest Foundation
What is the most common reason a resume gets rejected?
Due to an unprofessional email
76% of resumes get rejected due to their email address
How is financial need determined?
Cost of education - expected family contribution
What is Bellevue University's mascot?
Bruin Bears
What is a Honors Class?
It is academically challenging, proceeds faster, and covers more material than regular classes.