EducationQuest Foundation - your resource for college access information
As a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska, EducationQuest Foundation is a valuable college-access resource for Nebraska media. Our staff of experts can provide your news organization with nonbiased information on topics including:
- free college planning resources for Nebraska families
- how to plan for college
- KnowHow2GO program that provides college planning steps for 8th-10th grade students
- financial aid and other college funding options
- the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- scholarship opportunities in Nebraska
- Nebraska-based college access data
We invite you to use these resources for news stories related to college access:
For media-related inquiries, contact:
Tricia Dunn
Director of Media Relations
402-479-6666
triciad@educationquest.org
About EducationQuest Foundation
EducationQuest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, EducationQuest:
- provides free college planning services
- funds need-based scholarship programs
- provides grants that help high schools increase their college-going rate
- provides outreach services for community agencies statewide
- sponsors the national KnowHow2GO program in Nebraska
- co-chairs the Nebraska P-16 Initiative
See the "About us" section to learn more about EducationQuest programs and services.
About KnowHow2GONebraska
Since 2007, EducationQuest has sponsored the national KnowHow2GO program in Nebraska. This effort provides 8th-10th grade students with four steps they can follow to make college a reality.
| Step 1. | Be a pain – in a good way. Ask adults in your life to help guide you to college – and keep asking until you find someone who will. |
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| Step 2. | Push yourself. Take the tough courses in high school that will prepare you for college – and get involved in extracurricular activities. |
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| Step 3. | Find the right fit. Research colleges that fit your career interests and goals. |
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| Step 4. | Put your hands on some cash. Money is available to help you pay for college, but you need to apply! |
KnowHow2GO is sponsored nationally by the American Council on Education, Lumina Foundation
for Education, and the Ad Council.
