Dr. Tami Wegener
School Counselor
402-362-6655, ext. 224
tami.wegener@yorkdukes.org

Mrs. Dana Schmid
School Counselor
402-362-6655, ext. 225
dana.schmid@yorkdukes.org

Mrs. Deb Stuhr
Admin. Assistant
402-362-6655, ext. 226
deb.stuhr@yorkdukes.org

LATEST NEWS…

DUAL CREDIT TUITION PAYMENT (and materials fees)

Southeast Community College (SCC)  is now billing through the students’ email accounts through the Hub.  Students need to log into the Hub and click on “email” to find the billing statement from Nelnet Campus.  Contact Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.  Payment is due September 30, 2024.  This can be paid through the HUB account or by mailing a check to the Milford campus to the attention of Student Accounts.

PERU dual credit (Speech for fall semester or Biology for the spring semester) will soon have applications submitted by students.  Billing statements will be mailed to students’ home addresses in early October.  The due date for payment of tuition is November 1.  Students can pay through their “MyPSC” account or mail a check to Peru State at Box 10, Peru, NE  68421..

MATERIALS FEES for dual credit are payble to York High School and are posted on your Infinite Campus fees tab.  See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

EDUCATIONQUEST FREE HELP ON-SITE IN YORK!

FREE COLLEGE PLANNING HELP available!  Seniors, we are so fortunate to have an Educationquest expert from Lincoln visiting our school twice a month for 40-minute blocks of time.  This is FREE help!  Contact Mrs. Stuhr if you and/or your parents would like to set up a time to visit with her.  She is taking appointments with the next date will be in January as our December appointments are full.     (This includes help with the FAFSA which will open on December 1.)  The FAFSA will be required this year for all seniors.  Contact Mrs. Stuhr to get your appointment set up soon!

ACT Test Date ahead:

December 14 — registration due by November 8.

February 8 — registration due by January 3.

April 5 — registration due February 28.

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CHECK OUT THIS GREAT RESOURCE:
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CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS …

JUNIORS, this scholarship is for YOU!  J  Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation invites any high school junior who plans to enroll in college (any accredited U.S. college or university) in the fall of 2026 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident to apply.  The application for this full-ride scholarship is available on the website at www.coolidgescholars.org and the deadline to apply is December 11, 2024.  You are encouraged to start the process early.   The main criterion for the Coolidge is academic excellence, and secondary criteria includes: interest in public policy, humility and service.  See Mrs. Stuhr if questions.

Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship is now open for applications.  Students must be interested in a career that is poultry-based.  Deadline is December 15, 2024.  See Mrs. Stuhr for more information and application details.

York P.E.O. Chapter I.O. is offering a scholarship to a senior girl who has a minimum 2.5 GPA; has financial need; has overcome personal and/or academic challenges; is passionate about educational goals.  Applications are available in the counseling office.  Deadline to submit this is Jan. 16, 2025.

Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation scholarship opened Nov. 1.  Eligibility to apply includes being a resident of Nebraska, earning at least a 2.0 GPA in high school, being a first-time college student, and financial need with an student aid index (SAI) below $10,000.  This renewable scholarship may be used at Nebraska public universities and four-year as well as two-year colleges.  Application and details may be found at buffettscholarships.org   Deadline is February 1, 2025 at 5 PM.

Nebraska Good Life Opportunities Program at UNK is offering a scholarship!  If you are a senior who aspires to work in local, city and state government, check out this full-tuition scholarship to UNK that also includes guaranteed admission to UNO MPA program and other benefits.   To apply, go to go.unk.edu/goodlife  Deadline is February 1, 2025.

York County Farm Bureau Scholarship – is open to a graduating senior pursuing an agriculture-related field.  While not required, a member of York County Farm Bureau will be preferred.    Personal statement required.   Applications available in Counseling Office.  Deadline is February 1, 2025.

Grand Island Concert Association is sponsoring scholarships to seniors recognizing interest and exemplary participation in music and/or theater.  These scholarships are awarded to encourage the recipients’ continued development of their talent and interest.  Applications open online on Dec. 1 at www.gipsfoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships.html    A one-minute audio file is required to be included.  See Mrs. Stuhr if questions.  The deadline is Feb. 5, 2025.

John Deere/AKRS Equipment is sponsoring a Jump Start scholarship to juniors and seniors.  If selected a student could have full tuition covered as they pursue an Associate Degree in Ag Technology and prepare for a career as a John Deere Ag Technician.  Bonuses and guaranteed employment included.  To apply, go to https://www.akrs.com/jumpstart   Applications are due February 21, 2025.  Questions may be directed to dwaters@akrs.com

SMITH Diversity Scholarship administered by Lutheran Family Services is open to seniors whose household income is less than $75,000 and an ethnic minority.  Essay required and three letters of recommendation requested.  Visit www.OneLFS.org/sds for more information and to apply.  Questions may be directed to sallie.weathrs@onelfs.org    Deadline is February 28, 2025.

Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) Partnership is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 BVCA Partnership Scholarship (those attending a four-year school – valued at $1,000), the BVCA Partnership Vocational Scholarship (those attending a two-year school – valued at $1,000) and the BVCA Partnership SCC Scholarship (those attending SCC – valued at $1,000).  Applications can be found on-line at www.bvca.net  OR you may obtain an application in the counseling office.  Three recommendation letters are required.  These scholarships are based on financial need guidelines and student must be living in the BVCA service area.  Deadline March 1, 2025.

BLUE & GOLD SCHOLARSHIP FORMS…

The following forms (the same form — just different formats) may be used to apply for local Blue & Gold scholarships:

• Blue-Gold Application Form (Word)
• Blue& Gold Scholarship Application Form (Google doc)

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PERU STATE COLLEGE – DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS .. DIrections for ordering a transcript:

1. Go to peru.edu
2. Hover over Academics, Student Records, Transcripts

 See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

SCC Dual Credit Students …. You may request your transcript by logging into the HUB at https://thehub.southeast.edu ,  select Self service, select Transcript Request and New Request and complete the information.

See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

Let’s work together for a great school year!  

GUIDANCE LINKS

Educational Planning

• Education Quest : Free College Planning Services.   Eduquest is based out of Lincoln, NE http:///www.educationquest.org/

• KnowHow2Go: A slick site for planning your college education no matter what grade you are currently in.  Helpful tips for students in middle school, as well as high school. http://www.knowhow2gonebraska.org/

• College Bound Nebraska    http://www.collegeboundnebraska.com NSCS Advantage        http://www.nscs.edu/nscs-advantage.htm

Nebraska Universities and Colleges

• Chadron State College http://www.csc.edu/

• College of St. Mary http://www.csm.edu/

• Creighton University http://www.creighton.edu/

• Doane University   http://www.doane.edu/

• Grace University  http://www.graceuniversity.edu/

• Hastings College http://www.hastings.edu/

• Midland University http://www.midlandu.edu

• Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture  http://ncta.unl.edu

• Nebraska Methodist College http://www.methodistcollege.edu/

• Nebraska Wesleyan University http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

• Peru State College http://www.peru.edu/

• Union College http://www.ucollege.edu/

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://http://www.unl.edu/

• University of Nebraska–Kearney  http://www.unk.edu/

• University of Nebraska–Omaha  http://www.unomaha.edu/

• Wayne State College  http://www.wsc.edu/

• York College  http://www.york.edu

GUIDANCE FORMS

Transcript Release Form
Graduation Information Form