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Transcript Request
Complete the Transcript Request Form and return it to the school counselor.
EDUCATIONQUEST VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS - registration opens August 31
October 12, 9 a.m.-noon CT
November 10, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. CT
December 8, 9 a.m.-noon CTIn an effort to help seniors make their final college decision and for juniors to start their college search, EducationQuest will host a Virtual College Fair.
During this event, students, family members, and counselors can visit with college representatives and watch 30-minute live college-prep presentations. Registration will open Tuesday, August 31. Students and families who register for this free event can visit college booths and watch live or recorded college-prep presentations.
Chadron State College EPP Fair
The program will be held on September 8th from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Chadron State College Student Center.
Resources that help students and parents:
- research colleges
- explore career options
- look for scholarships
- complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- learn about student loans
Our school partners with OnToCollege to strengthen our students’ college and career readiness culture through effective test prep (grades 6-12) and college counseling tools. Together, our mission is to help create two- and four-year college graduates with minimal debt.
OnToCollege video test prep courses have a proven track record of increasing ACT/SAT scores and scholarship dollars for students. We will offer the course in school leading up to the test. Students can also use any of the additional resources on the website. These include additional subject prep, practice questions, quizzes, full length tests, and more test-taking strategies.
It’s our goal to maximize our students’ chances to get into their best-fit college at the lowest cost and become a college graduate with minimal debt. To get started, log in at prep.ontocollege.com.
Follow along with OnToCollege on social media or stay tuned on their blog for additional college resources.
Key Resources
The Ultimate Guide to ACT Prep in 2020
What Is the PSAT, and How Do I Prepare For It?
How to Write a Good College Essay
A Student's Quick Guide to the FAFSA Application
Ask John Anything Understanding Financial Aid (7-minute video)
ACT PracticeCongratulations. Your student has been chosen to participate in our ACT Preparation program, our latest effort to help each student get into and graduate from the best 2 or 4-year college at the lowest cost.
We are excited to announce that we are bringing proven, entertaining ACT©Preparation to all our students: On to College with John Baylor. Students will view all twelve, 45-minute sessions of the ACT Prep course during the College Prep course. Students interested in the program please contact Mrs. Edmund.
ACT Online Prep- This option is delivered exclusively by ACT online. This ACT Prep is available for 12 months and includes online games, practice questions, flashcards, and full-length tests.
FAFSA Completion Day
EducationQuest will be at Sioux County High School on December 8th,2021 from 9:00 am to noon to help you complete and file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Please call EducationQuest at 800-666-3721 to set up an appointment. Appointments are required.ITEMS TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- FSA ID for parent and student – apply at www.fsaid.ed.gov
- Parent and student 2018 federal tax returns
- W-2’s and K-1 Form 1065
- Value of checking/savings accounts and investments
- Amount of untaxed income: social security, child support
- Student’s driver’s license number
- Student’s Social Security number
- Alien Registration Number of eligible non-citizens
- Parents’ birth dates
- Student’s birth date
- Parent’s date of marriage, separation, or divorce
- Email addresses for student and parent
Education Quest BulletinA monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students.
Financial Aid Program
EducationQuest Foundation will be presenting a Financial Aid Program this fall in the distance learning room at the high school on Monday, September 20th 5:30 MST
JUNIORS & SENIORS: The following colleges have scheduled visits at Sioux County High School. On the given dates and times they will be here to visit with prospective students about their institutions.October 8 9 am University of Nebraska Lincoln
December 1 8:30 am Western Nebraska Community College
December 14 9 am Eastern Wyoming College
February 8 10:30 am Army National Guard
February 24 9 am Chadron State College
February 24 11 am Casper College
March 15 2:30 pm University of Nebraska Lincoln
April 4 8 am Concordia University Nebraska
April 26th 11 am Western Nebraska Community College
High School job resources and resume resources
Visit the guidance office if you have questions about registering for the upcoming ACT exams. Students can register online at ACTstudent.org.Test Date Regular Registration Late Fee Registration Photo Upload/Standby DeadlineSeptember 11, 2021 August 6 August 20 September 3October 23, 2021 September 17 October 1 October 15December 11, 2021 November 5 November 19 December 3February 12, 2022 January 7 January 21 February 4April 2, 2022 February 25 March 11 March 25June 11, 2022 May 6 May 20 June 3July 16, 2022 June 17 June 24 July 8**When registering for the ACT or SAT remember to use the school code - 281-030 - so the school will have your score to record on your transcript for scholarships and some colleges.
**If you register with the NCAA (ACT code 9999) or the NAIA (ACT code 9876), you must request a transcript be sent from the guidance office but they will only accept your ACT score directly from ACT, I cannot submit that score for you. You must record their code number as one of your college choices when registering for the test.