There is a lot of money available for students to support their post-secondary schooling/training. You can apply for local scholarships (from local organizations), national level scholarships and even ones from the college/university. Verify with each university/college of interest what types of scholarships are available.

Scholarship applications (like college applications) are usually very different and due at many different times. Some require various items like letters of recommendation, resumes, counselor evaluations, essays, or even photos. Some colleges use the entrance application as their scholarship applications; some require a separate application. It is important to know what the schools require for scholarship applications and the deadlines. There is no flexibility with college scholarship applications and deadlines. Everything must be done well and on-time. If a student needs a counselor or teacher recommendation, a transcript, or anything else from Roncalli Catholic, requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. It can take several hours to write a good recommendation, so the more notice the better.

February 2023 Scholarships

General Scholarship Information/Links:

Scholarship Scams: The Federal Trade Commission established this site to help protect you. Here is another site to help you steer clear of scams.

FastWeb: Find scholarship money for a college, over 1.3 million scholarship possibilities.

Collegeboard Scholarship Search: Thousands of sources, matches students with scholarships.

Scholarships.com: Match students individual talents, abilities and interest to relevant scholarships. More than 3,000 sources plus a FAFSA guide.

Scholarship Opportunities for November/December 2022: Learn more about and apply for the latest scholarship opportunities.

2020-2021 ACT Test Dates

Test Date                 Registration Deadline           Late Registration*

September 12             August 28

February 6                  January 8                                        January 9-15

April 17                        March 12                                          March 13-26

June 12                        May 7                                                May 8-21

*Late Fee required

ACT – The American College Test is the test widely used in the Midwest to gain admission to college. Most high school students take their first ACT test in April of their junior year. Interested juniors and seniors may register online at www.act.org. The cost is $55.00 or $70 with the writing section.

What college/university is the “best fit” for you? Links to support the start to finish college application process. 

Scoir

Everything you need to know about making the right decision for the best fit for your college search. Online platform available to all Roncalli students from 9-12. Students can even take the career exploration quiz to discovery his/her pathway. Click for more information.

EducationQuest

Education Quest Road to College Timeline Checklist: EducationQuest has a checklist to support students with what to do each grade level and timeline to best support your college/university pathway.

Online Application Portal

Check with university/college websites for how to apply. Some will only accept through their website. Some will take Common Application or Coalition Applications.

Common Application: One stop place to apply for almost 900 universities/colleges

Coalition for College: Over 150 schools enrolled to support students applying to colleges/universities with free online tools.

University of Nebraska Shared App: For students interested in applying to more than one University of Nebraska school, use this application.

Application Terminology

• ED = Early Decision (binding)

• EA = Early Action (non-binding)

• RD = Regular Decision (hear in April)

• Priority = Puts you in consideration for scholarships

• Rolling = 4-6 weeks and you receive a decision

What is the difference between “Early Action” and “Early Decision?”  Read full article to learn more about the difference between Early Action and Early Decision by Chinh Ngo.