EducationQuest

Education Quest
Foundation is a non-profit organization in Nebraska with a mission to improve access to higher education. Headquartered in Lincoln, Education Quest provides students and families help in the following resources:

  • Activities Resume tracks your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.

  • ScholarshipQuest contains over 2,000 local and state scholarships.

  • College Funding Estimator estimates your FAFSA results.

  • College Profiles has information about colleges in Nebraska and nationwide.

  • Countdown2College provides monthly college planning tips.

  • FAFSA Tools provides resources to help you complete the FAFSA.

  • Reality Check matches future lifestyles with career choices.

  • Videos will walk you through the financial aid process.

Education Quest - Kearney Office - 308-234-6310 OR educationquest.org. Call them anytime, they are very helpful with almost any type of question and will even help you fill out the FAFSA! 

FAFSA COMPLETION DAY - Education Quest Foundation will help you complete and file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the following dates and locations:

TBA at O'Neill High School Guidance Office - Usually in October/Novembber

Call EducationQuest @ 1-800-666-3721 to set up an appointment.  Appointments are needed to receive assistance.

Items to Bring to Appointment

  • FSA ID for parent and student - apply @ fsaid.ed.gov

  • Parent and student 2021 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