College and Career Planning - NAVIANCE
Guidance - Career and College Planning
West Point Public School has selected the Naviance Family Connection to assist us and our students in managing the college and career planning process. Naviance Family Connections is a comprehensive college and career website for middle and high schools that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Registration code information for students and parent can be obtained by contacting the Guidance Office.
Click here to access Naviance Family Connections
Some features to explore in Family Connections include: 1) comprehensive information on thousands of college;2) college search that will provide a list of college that meet your criteria; 3) scholarship search; 4) list of scholarships (local, state, and nationally) that students can apply for; 5) career interest inventory, plus many more features.
Another Helpful College Planning Website is EducationQuest
Headquartered in Lincoln, EducationQuest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska.
We fulfill our mission through free college planning services, outreach services, need-based scholarship programs, and college access grants.
EducationQuest has locations in Lincoln, Kearney, and Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha covers the West Point area.
EducationQuest resources that help students and parents:
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research colleges
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explore career options
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look for scholarships
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complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
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learn about student loans
All services are free and most are by appointment to provide families with one-on-one assistance.
Students and parents also learn about college planning and financial aid through our statewide college fairs, educational planning programs and financial aid programs.
Visit their Website at: http://www.educationquest.org/ or call 1-888-357-6300
