As a mentor, you play a key role in helping your mentee plan for their future. This collection of college readiness resources is designed to support meaningful conversations and provide helpful tools.

From exploring career options and applying to colleges, to understanding financial aid and scholarships, these materials can guide your mentee every step of the way. Share them, talk through them, and use them to empower your mentee’s next steps after high school.

College Readiness Resources

• College Planning Timeline
• FAFSA – A federal court issued an injunction preventing the U.S. Department of Education from implementing the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. As a result, the IDR and online loan consolidation applications are temporarily unavailable. Borrowers can still submit a paper loan consolidation application.
• Post-Secondary Planning Information
• Nebraska’s Connected Youth Initiative: Education & Career Pathways
• TeamMates Scholarship
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Career One Stop
• My Next Move

EducationQuest Resources

• Plan for College
• Apply to College
• Pay for College

Resources for states outside of Nebraska

Iowa:

Iowa Higher Ed and Post-Secondary Readiness
ICAN
Iowa Regent Admission Index

South Dakota:
South Dakota Jobs
Career Launch SD
South Dakota Career Interest Survey

Kansas:
Board of Regents Admission Information

Wyoming:
Wyoming Scholarship Resources
Wyoming at Work
Wyoming Workforce Services
Wyoming Colleges