News Releases
College Fair slated for April 24 in Omaha
April 5, 2012
High school students – especially juniors and sophomores – are encouraged to begin their college search efforts by attending the Omaha Spring College Fair Tuesday, April 24 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burke High School, 12200 Burke Blvd. in Omaha.
Read complete article
College Fair slated for April 23 in Lincoln
April 5, 2012
High school students – especially juniors and sophomores – are encouraged to begin their college search efforts by attending the Lincoln Spring College Fair Monday, April 23 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Southeast High School, 2930 S. 37th Street.
Read complete article
Event at Westfield Gateway Mall will help students KnowHow2GO to college
February 27, 2012
EducationQuest Foundation and Westfield Gateway Mall will team up Thursday, March 8 and Friday, March 9 to tell students and parents about four steps that will make college a reality. It’s all part of a KnowHow2GO event at the mall from 12-3 p.m. each day.
Read complete article
It’s time to apply for college financial aid
January 18, 2012
EducationQuest Foundation wants college-bound students to be aware that it’s time to prepare for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – the application for federal, state and college-based financial aid.
Read complete article
EducationQuest awards “mini grants’ to 29 schools
December 22, 2011
During November and December, 2011, EducationQuest Foundation selected 29 Nebraska schools to receive Eighth Grade Mini-Grants of up to $1,000 each to fund campus visits and other college access activities for eighth grade students.
Read complete article
New EducationQuest website links families to free college planning tools
October 20, 2011
EducationQuest Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to improve access to higher education in Nebraska, has developed a new website that provides easy access to free college planning tools and resources.
Read complete article
Omaha Area College Fair October 30
October 18, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from nearly 160 state and regional colleges during the Omaha Area College Fair, Sunday, October 30 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at University of Nebraska at Omaha, Sapp Fieldhouse, 60th & Dodge St. Admission is free.
Read complete article
Lincoln Area College Fair October 23
October 11, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from nearly 120 state and regional colleges during the Lincoln Area College Fair, Sunday, October 23 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Southeast Community College, 8800 O Street. Admission is free.
Read complete article
Scottsbluff/Gering Area College Fair October 9
September 27, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from over 50 state and regional colleges during the Scottsbluff/Gering Area College Fair, Sunday, October 9 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center, 1050 M Street. Admission is free.
Read complete article
Tri-State Area College Fair October 2
September 20, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from nearly 90 state and regional colleges during the Tri-State Area College Fair, Sunday, October 2 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at the Marina Center, 4th & B Street in South Sioux City. Admission is free.
Read complete article
Norfolk Area College Fair September 25
September 13, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from nearly 70 state and regional colleges during the Norfolk Area College Fair, Sunday, September 25 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Northeast Community College, 801 Benjamin Avenue. Admission is free.
Read complete article
Grand Island Area College Fair September 18
September 6, 2011
College-bound students can visit with representatives from over 70 state and regional colleges during the Grand Island Area College Fair, Sunday, September 18 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Heartland Event Center, 701 East Stolley Park Road. Admission is free.
Read complete article
EducationQuest Awards $1.3 Million in Scholarship Funds to Nebraska Colleges
September 1, 2011
EducationQuest Foundation has awarded $1.3 million in need-based scholarship funds to 31 Nebraska public and private nonprofit colleges and universities for distribution to eligible students during the 2011-2012 academic year.
Read complete article
Thirteen Nebraskans Receive EducationQuest Scholarships
August 13, 2011
EducationQuest Foundation has awarded over $71,000 in renewable Reaching Your Potential scholarships to 13 Nebraskans who have overcome obstacles to attend college.
Read complete article
College Fair Slated for April 5 in Lincoln –
March 22, 2011
High school students – especially juniors and sophomores – are encouraged to begin their college search efforts by attending the Lincoln Spring College Fair Tuesday, April 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd Street.
Read the complete article
College Fair Slated for April 7 in Omaha –
March 22, 2011
High school students – especially juniors and sophomores – are encouraged to begin their college search efforts by attending the Omaha Spring College Fair Thursday, April 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Burke High School, 12200 Burke Blvd. in Omaha.
Read the complete article
EducationQuest Awards College Access Grants to 14 High Schools –
October 4, 2010
EducationQuest Foundation has selected 14 Nebraska high schools as recipients of College Access Grants – a program designed to increase the number of students who go to college.
Read the complete article
