Wendy Buesing

Wendy Buesing, MA, LCPC

Guidance Counselor

Phone: 747-3188
E-Mail: wbuesing.edschools@yahoo.com

How is College Different?

Next Step Magazine wants you to know 5 major differences between high school and college:

1. You have to learn how to juggle. You won't have a study hall or a daily bell-controlled schedule like in high school, so you will need to set your own time and manage your own unique schedule. You may have hours open between classes, and you'll need to learn how to manage that time to get your work done. "College students spend only 12 to 16 hours each week sitting in class. So what do they do with the rest of their time? Homework and projects, extra-curricular activities...If you want that 4.0 GPA, plan to study at least two to three hours outside of class for each hour you spend in class."

2. You have to hold yourself accountable. There aren't tardies or bells in college (some professors lock the door at the start of class and don't let in students who are late). Some professors limit the number of absences your are allowed. You'll need to keep track of your own grade and progress through the semester. You'll need to keep track of deadlines and important upcoming dates, because there won't be constant reminders.

3. Get used to no...gym class. Most colleges don't require students to take physical education classes. Along with nobody monitoring you to eat 3 balanced meals a day, this can lead to sharp changes in your health and weight. Join intramural or club sports to meet new people and stay healthy. Also, make sure to balance the cafeteria meals with healthy options.

4. Get ready to explore. College allows for a more flexible class schedule. Take advantage of the options, and use the electives to explore different classes and career options.

5. Prepare to live with roommates. As with high school, social life is an important component of college...In addition to activities outside the classroom, college provides the opportunity to live with a roommate. Sharing a room can be a learning experience. You are in close quarters with someone and it makes roommates more conscious of their surroundings.

Paraphrased from The Next Step Magazine May/June 2010

It's normal to be nervous and scared as well as excited about the upcoming adventure of college. College campuses also have numerous resources available to you, because everybody handles the adjustment differently. Dorms have an RA (Resident Assistant) to help with the adjustment to resident life and dorm living. Universities have counseling centers that are well-equipped to deal with issues such as leaving home for the first time along with many other issues. If you want to talk about how to be prepared to make the adjustment, make an appointment with Ms. Buesing before the end of the school year or learn what resources are available at your college during orientation.

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January 1---Seniors can file their FAFSA. Go to www.fafsa.gov to complete your FAFSA worksheet and begin gathering the necessary information. Money is distributed by need but on a first-come first-serve basis. File BEFORE March 1 for a better chance at your financial aid money. Last year, those who filed after May were not eligible, and those students who filed after March but before May only received half of what they were originally quoted.

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GO CAREER CRUISING!

East Dubuque has access to CAREER CRUISING, a web based career exploration tool. Career Cruising uses an interest inventory and abilities questionnaire to narrow down a list of possible careers the student may enjoy and excel at. Each career is a link to more information about that career including a description, the educational path needed for that career, the career outlook, approximate pay scales, interviews with people in that career, schools that provide training for that career, and more. Students can create a portfolio within Career Cruising where they save any information they like and want to remember. Students can learn more about 2- and 4-year colleges, do side-by-side comparisons of schools and follow links to different schools' websites. Career Cruising also has a resume-builder component where any information that is entered is formatted into a resume. As long as East Dubuque has Career Cruising, a student will be able to access their account, and all information will be saved. In the journal section, students can write about their current interests and post-high school plans, and later in high school compare their answers to when they were younger.

Career Cruising is available wherever there is internet. Simply log on to www.careercruising.com and to access the site enter username: east, and password: dubuque. On the next screen, students create their own portfolio log in and password. It is recommended that they use their first name_last name. Some teachers are using Career Cruising in the classroom, and I also work with students individually through the program. Parents are welcome to log on and create their own username to do some exploring of their own.

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Welcome to the East Dubuque High School Guidance Page!

What does an East Dubuque Guidance Counselor do?

My name is Wendy Buesing, and I'm the Guidance Counselor at East Dubuque High School. I moved to the East Dubuque area this year and have been enjoying my new surroundings. I come from a family of educators and feel that a student's education is so important no matter what they do when they graduate. I worked in the social service field prior to coming to East Dubuque and also in private practice doing family and adolescent counseling. I understand the challenges that come with being a teenager, and I enjoy working with students through these challenges.

As the Guidance Counselor, I serve the student population in the areas of Academic Advising, Career Counseling and Post-High School Planning and Social and Emotional Counseling. I follow the Developmental Model of School Counseling which strives to meet every students' needs across their years at East Dubuque High School. Students are self-referred, referred by teachers, or parents can share concerns with me that I follow up with such as family stresses, grief and loss, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Academic Guidance...This refers to issues related to scheduling and helping students with organizational skills, study and test taking skills. I had the opportunity to meet with College Admissions Counselors from a number of Illinois Universities and learned that the number 1 concern they have about incoming freshman is the lack of ability (of many students, but not all) to advocate for their own needs. This led me to also begin working with students to increase their ability to articulate a problem they have and learn how to find help to have their needs met. This skill will be advantageous in their educational life, career, and personal life as well.

Career Counseling and Post High School Planning...When I meet with students in the first couple weeks of school, I always stress the importance of having a plan for their future. If we don't know where we want to be in 4 or 5 years, how will be know how to get there? Motivation is shown to increase when a student has an idea of where they want to be, because they know the kinds of things they need to do to meet those goals. This does not mean that a student needs to know what they want to be when they grow up, just that they can begin to visualize different options. I meet with students to talk about different careers that combine their interests and abilities. We will also soon begin utilizing a computerized program, called Career Cruising, that combines interest inventories and skills inventories to generate personalized career portfolios for each student. Students will be able to research careers along with the training required for those careers and educational institutions that offer those programs. They will be able to see interviews done with professionals in those fields, learn salary ranges and outlook statistics for the future of that career.

I also meet with students to research colleges and other post-high school options. We research the requirements for admission, programs offered at these colleges/institutions, locations, tuition and scholarships opportunities (see below for financial aid information), among other interests the student may have. Juniors and Seniors are able to miss a total of 2 days of school in order to visit colleges. A permission slip is available in the office and each teachers' signature is required in order for the absence to count as excused, and the student is responsible for the work they miss while they are on a college visit. Beginning in the Spring semester 2010, there will be an additional form that students will need to attach a business card from the admissions office and obtain a signature from someone in the admissions office of the college and turn this in upon their return to East Dubuque in order for the absence to be considered excused.

Social and Emotional Counseling...So often, I talk to students and realize that school is the last thing on their minds when they are at school. As a guidance counselor, students can talk to me about things that are going on in their personal lives, family lives, and social lives so they can focus on their responsibilities as students in the educational setting. I work with students on learning to problem solve through issues they may be facing and learning to cope more effectively with things they cannot change. Students can talk to me on their own; parents sometimes call and request that I check up with their son or daughter; and teachers may mention they notice a student "doesn't seem like him/her self today." I respect a student's right to confidentiality, however, if a student discloses that he or she plans to hurt him/herself or someone else, or that they know of someone who is being hurt or in danger, I am obligated to get the student help by alerting parents, appropriate school personnel, and/or an outside agency (for example, the police department or social service agency). There are also situations that arise in which a student would benefit from more extensive counseling than I am able to provide in my role as guidance counselor. In these cases, I may suggest outside counseling, and it is the family's decision if they choose to follow through using the family's insurance/funds.

What are the rules about confidentiality?

Privacy and confidentiality are essential to having an effective school counseling program. At East Dubuque High School, we understand the importance of the relationship between the school, students and parents, and every effort will be made to protect student privacy except under certain circumstances. Those circumstances generally include safety issues (harm to self and/or others), legal issues and professional responsibilities. If you have any questions about confidentiality, please contact Ms Buesing.

Additional Information:

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission

According to literature that is dispersed by ISAC, “The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is committed to helping students pay for their education beyond high school. ISAC is an agency of the State of Illinois that administers scholarships, grant, loan and prepaid tuition programs. We are a one-stop trusted source for college information…”

Financial Aid

This is a link to the website for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may begin filling out the FAFSA on January 1 for the following school year, however, you may use the worksheet on the FAFSA website now to begin gathering the necessary information so you are prepared when you begin the actual application. You must apply for a PIN NUMBER which is required prior to filling out the FAFSA. It can be obtained now and takes 2 to 3 days to receive. The FAFSA combines your family income, assets, and family information to calculate your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and your family financial need, as well as determines eligibility for grant money, monetary awards, scholarships and loan programs.

NCAA Clearinghouse

This is a link to the College Board website where you can find coursework requirements for NCAA athletics and NCAA scholarships. You will also find minimum GPA requirements and ACT/SAT score requirements. According to the College Board website, "The NCAA is the governing body of many intercollegiate sports. Each college and university regulated by the NCAA has established rules on eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid, and falls into one of the three membership divisions (Divisions I, II, and III). Divisions are based on school size and the scope of their athletic programs and scholarships." Student athletes should register on the NCAA website during their Junior year of high school, as they need to be cleared by the Clearinghouse to be eligible for athletic scholarships.

The American Legion/Need a lift?

An online magazine dedicated to helping with the post-high school planning process.

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Coming Soon....

Seniors who are Dupaco members and attending college within Dupaco's 28-county charter area are eligible for one of five $1,000 scholarships. Applications are online or with Ms Buesing and are due March 31, 2010. Entrants must submit a letter of acceptance along with their application and essay.

Galena Artists' Guild is offering scholarship money of an undetermined amount for students who show promise in art. See Ms Buesing for the application for this scholarship. Application must be submitted along with digital images of the student's artwork on CD or DVD by May 1, 2010.

Galena Rotary-Jennifer Purdy Scholarship. This award is based on academic achievement, activities, leadership, motivation, service, and community involvement. The following must be submitted before April 12, 2010: Application form (available from Ms Buesing), copy of high school transcript, ACT score, Letter of Application, Four wallet size photos. Each applicant will then be interviewed by a panel of Rotarians during the week of April 19, and the names of the scholarship awardees will be available in early May.

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers-Rockford Chapter is offering an annual scholarship of $1,000 for FOUR years (for a total of $4,000) to a high school senior who plans to pursue a degree in engineering. Student must be a high school senior, a citizen of US, have a 3.0 out of 4.0, and be able to submit ACT/SAT test scores. See Ms Buesing for an application that is due March 15, 2010.

JoDaviess County Sheriff's Office is awarding $500 to one JoDaviess County student to be applied to tuition, books, and fees at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. Application can be found online or Ms Buesing has copies. The application and the essay are due by Monday, April 12, 2010.

Lawrence Technological University (Southfield, Missouri) is reviewing applications from high school JUNIORs who have completed at least one year of chemistry or physics along with Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus. The student would need to finish high school with a 3.0 GPA or higher and have an ACT score of 22 or higher upon graduating high school in order to receive the award. The award includes an $8,000 scholarship to Lawrence Tech ($2,000 each year, renewable for four years). See Ms Buesing for the application. To review the 30 undergraduate degree programs, see www.ltu.edu.

Sigma Phi Epsilon at University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana is offering the Balanced Man Scholarship. Three $1,750 scholarships are available to incoming male students who have excelled in the area of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during high school.

Omicron Alumni Association of Psi Upsilon is offering the 2010 Psi U Scholarship Grant totaling $2,500 (first place is $1,750, Second place $500, and Third place $250) to three incoming male freshmen attending the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. Application is available online and must be uploaded by Monday, September 20, 2010.

Society of Women Engineers, Chicago Regional Section, awards scholarships to female engineering students. You can visit www.swe.org/chicago/scholarship.html for application and more information. Application is due April 15, 2010.

*These scholarships are available state or nationwide and mass-advertised. They may also be found when searching in the links above.

Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are invited to apply for one of 1,000 scholarships for $1,000. Students need to have "solid grades" and volunteer or work experience. Apply online before February 15, 2010.

Available to student athletes. 25 scholarships for $7,500, a trip to Disney World and a spot in a Milk Mustache add. Applications can be found online (click on Sammy Scholarship) and applications are due March 5, 2010. Judging is based on five criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic experience (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk experience (5%). Profiles of past recipients can also be found online.

8 NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities will award 170 merit co-op scholarships for $6,000 each and are renewable. Students must apply, be accepted, and attend one of the partner colleges (Drexel University, Johnson & Wales U, Kettering U, Pace U, Rochester Institute of Technology, U of Cincinnati, U of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology). Application available online and due with essay on February 15, 2010.

Daughters of the American Revolution have a website with more than 15 different scholarships (with a variety of deadlines) offering over $150,000 in scholarships awards. Check out this site to review the nursing, law, history, chemistry and other scholarships available. Click on "Scholarships" to view the list.

$1000 that may be used for educational expenses such as tuition fees, books, during the first year of college or technical school. High School seniors must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, work part-time 10-40 hours a week, actively involved in the community, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school by fall 2010. Applications are online and due February 1, 2010.

19 scholarships with the top winner receiving $12,000. Based on an essay in which you honor a leader who has made an impression upon you and has made a significant difference in the community. Also judged on your connection to Illinois, accomplishments and leadership, how you emulate the legend and you are inspired to become a legend yourself. 5 copies must be submitted and must be able to attend a gala in Springfield, IL on April 10, 2010, if a winner. A judging rubric is available and deadline for application is December 1, 2009

The Three Links Fraternity Scholarship Program was instituted by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of IL to assist students needing financial aid. Membership is not required. Requirements include US citizenship, resident of Illinois, proof of financial need by submitting a current copy of IRS 1040 or proof of electronic filing, "C" average or higher and completed application (available at http://www.ioof-il.org). Must be received March 1, 2010. Send to Scholarship Committee; Grand Lodge of Illinois Independent Order of Odd Fellows; PO Box 248; Lincoln, IL 62656-0248.

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program offers scholarships to students in two age groups: 6-12 and 13-18. Kohl's gift cards and scholarships are available based on community service and academic achievement. Applications are available online and will be accepted February 1 through March 15, 2010.

Illinois PTA Scholarships are available to public high school seniors planning to enter the field of education or an education-related field at any university/college. It is a one-year, non-renewable award. First place is $2,500 and second place receives $1,500. Students must be in the upper 33% of their class, enroll in an education or education-related field such as School Librarian, School Nurse, School Psychologist, etc. Applications can be found online or with Ms Buesing and must be completed by February 15, 2010. Transcripts are required, and selection will be based on student statement, scholastic ability, leadership qualities, school activities and out-of-school activities.

Two scholarships of $500 each to be used for tuition, fees, books or other related educational expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled as a senior during the 2009-2010 school year in IL, progressing toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation. Applicants must have a commitment to pursue a higher education in an office professional, secretarial, or business-related field within the state of Illinois with preference given to attendance at the University of Illinois. Students should show participation in co-curricular and community activities along with academic achievement. See Ms Buesing for the application form and guidelines for the brief essay. Finally, two letters of recommendations (from non-relatives) are required.

One $1,500 scholarship for a female high school senior planning to continue her education. Minimum requirements include 1) Female high school Senior, 2) planning to "continue her education, not limited to college), 3) resident of Northern Illinois, 4) must have a 2.5 GPA. Application must be typed as well as the essay portion and must be signed by Ms Buesing. Application should display leadership characteristics and the potential to effect change. Applicant should also exhibit qualities such as courage/tenacity to overcome barriers and obstacles to achievement, creative thinking and problem solving, accepting and delegating responsibility, commitment to diversity, expressing concern and demonstrating tolerance, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Deadline for application is January 14, 2010. Application and be downloaded along with specific criteria or see Ms Buesing.

-Floyd and Alice Bale Scholarship: $1,000 awarded to Jo Daviess County resident enrolled in an agricultural related program at a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student, and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline is March 26, 2010. See Ms Buesing for application.

-Jo Daviess County Beef Association Scholarship: Three $1,000 scholarships awarded to Jo Daviess County resident enrolled in an agricultural related program at a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student. Deadline is March 26, 2010. See Ms Buesing for application.

-Jo Daviess County Dairy Herd Improvement Association: $500 awarded to a Jo Daviess County resident enrolled in an agricultural related program at a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student with preference given to student pursuing a dairy science or related degree. Deadline is March 26, 2010. See Ms Buesing for application.

-Ralph and Katherine Norris Scholarship: $1,500 awarded to Jo Daviess County resident enrolled in an agricultural related program at a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student, and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline is March 26, 2010. See Ms Buesing for application.

-Ron and Jamie Girot Scholarship: $1,000 awarded to Jo Daviess County resident enrolled in an agricultural related program at a 2 or 4 year college as a full-time student, and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Deadline is March 26, 2010. See Ms Buesing for application.

Scholarships available to students in the 45th Senate District. Must be planning to attend an Illinois State University (UofI, Chicago State, EIU, Governors State, ISU, NIU, Northeastern Illinois, SIU, WIU). See Ms Buesing for application. Must include "Letter of Acceptance" from college you plan to attend.

The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation is offering 4 scholarships (A $1,000 Service Foundation Scholarship, Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship, $1,000 Trade School Scholarship, and $1,000 Junior ROTC Scholarship). The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary is also offering two scholarships (1 year $500 scholarship and the Ladies Auxiliary Worchid Scholarship-awarded to a child of a deceased American Veteran). Applications are available online or Ms Buesing has copies, and they are due March 1, 2010.

Cargill AgHorizons---A scholarship for JUNIORS (who took PSAT/NMSQT this year) and SENIORS

According to the Cargill website: Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, our privately held company employs 159,000 people in 68 countries. 350 $1,000 scholarships are available in communities where Cargill has a business presence. Cargill AgHorizons is located at 1050 Kerper Blvd in Dubuque and an employee's signature is required for the application. Applicants register online and you can call 888-476-9332 with questions.

One $1,000 scholarship for up to four years and a $500 award to the school. 12 Additional scholarships of $1,000 each will also be awarded. According to the organization, "CBAI is in it's 36th year of representing community banks and thrift institutions. The Scholarship is intended to foster a better understanding of the vital role that community banks play in the economy of the areas in which they do business, provide members with an avenue by which they can give something to the young scholars in the their communities, and provide welcome financial aid to deserving high school seniors in our members' communities." This is an essay writing contest, and all high school seniors, regardless of their financial need or plans for higher education, are invited to participate. (Student bank employees, plus the immediate families of bank employees, board members, CBAI employees and judges are ineligible). See Ms Buesing for essay criteria and application.

Two $5,000 scholarships awarded in increments over 4 academic years in college. 30-days of membership with Cornerstone Credit Union (in good standing) is a requirement. Awards will be based on academic achievement, writing assessments, recommendations, and transcripts, as well as the student's potential, character, leadership, and financial need. A 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is recommended along with a minimum ACT score of 19. Visit the website for application and more eligibility requirements. Entries must be postmarked by February 27, 2010.

Illinois Elks Children's Care Program is offering college scholarships for students planning to major in Physical and Occupational Therapy. The deadline is March 12, 2010. Applications can found online and should be mailed to Galena Elks #882, Betty J. Roliardi; 412 1/2 S. Main Street, Galena, IL 61036. You can call Ms Roliardi at 815-776-0011 with any questions.

24 individual scholarships worth $1,000 each are available for graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into an agriculture or agriculture-related curriculum at a university, college or community college and either reside or attend high school within 1st Farm Credit Services' service territory. Selection will be based on academic achievement, community and agricultural youth organization involvement and brief essays. Applications can be found online or Ms Buesing has hard copies. Deadline for application is February 16, 2010.

These scholarships are available to students who plan to pursue course work in lumber or building materials at a college or university. Students must reside in Illinois and may apply each year, up to 4 years. Financial need may be taken into consideration. An essay is required along with 2 letters of recommendation. The amount will be determined based on the number of applications and will be between $500 and $2,000. Ms Buesing has the applications available and they are due by April 1, 2010.

Five $500 scholarships awarded to students who are the sons or daughters of Jo-Carroll Energy members planning to attend a two or four year accredited university, college, technical/vocational school and lineman school. Scholarships are based on grade point average, college entrance test scores, work and volunteer experience, participation in school and community activities, biographical statement, letters of recommendation and an essay demonstrating knowledge of electric/natural gas cooperatives. See Ms Buesing for scholarships application. Application is due January 31, 2010.

Seniors residing in Jo Daviess County and planning to study in the area of Family, Community of Education are invited to apply for the two scholarships available for $250. There is no minimum grade point average or class rank, however, both are required to apply. See Ms Buesing for an application, and the deadline to apply is March 26, 2010.

A Jo Daviess county youth who plans to further his or her education beyond high school in Agriculture, Soil, Fisheries, or Wildlife is qualified for this $1,000 scholarship. See Ms Buesing for the application which is due March 31, 2010.

Up to 50 scholarships of $1,000 each are available to seniors in high school who live in Mediacom service areas (East Dubuque is included) and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution (4-year, 2-year, technical institutions or other institutions that provide further training and education beyond high school) in the fall 2010. Applications are available with Ms Buesing or online, along with the rules. A completed application packet must be returned in a 9 x 11 envelope and contain the following to be considered: application, essay, 2 references and transcript. If pieces are mailed separately, the application will not be considered. Deadline for applications is February 10, 2010.

Mercy Medical Center is awarding 5, $500 scholarships to students attending high school within Mercy's primary service are, who plan to pursue a degree nursing. Applications are available online or with Ms Buesing and are due April 1, 2010.

A local scholarship winner will have their $250 scholarship matched for a total of $500 at the local level and the chance to compete for $1,000 at the state level and $10,000 at the national level. Criteria include Senior in high school status with a 3.0 GPA on a 4 pt scale, a plan to pursue a degree of higher education, a hunting license is required along with NWTF membership and involvement in school activities and leadership is considered. An essay is required along with 3 letters of recommendation. Scholarship applications can be found online or Ms Buesing can get a copy for you. Completed applications must be sent to: William A Randigger and are due January 1, 2010.

High School Seniors in Jo Daviess County who plan to pursue a career in conservation, natural resources, environmental education, conservation law enforcement, biology or a related field are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Applications are available from Ms Buesing and are due April 12, 2010.

4 will be awarded to students who are the sons or daughters or an electric cooperative member who resides in IL and is receiving service from the coop.

A fifth scholarship-the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an electric cooperative employee or director who resides in Illinois.

The above scholarships require a student to be a high school senior at the time of application and planning to enroll in a full time (at least 12 hours) undergraduate program in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/tech school in the United States.

The sixth and seventh scholarships will be awarded to a high school senrior who will be enrolling full time at a two year Illinois Community College.

College Cash for Kids with Car Connections-$30,000 available for students with ties to the automotive industry. To be eligible the student (or student’s relative) will be employed at least one year at a new car dealership in one of 18 local counties. Application is available online or see Ms Buesing, and the deadline is January 4, 2010.

Scholarships which require specific school/university attendance or are characteristic specific

not-for-profit 501c3 grassroots organization established to provide financial support for the advancement, education, health and civil rides of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) people and their allies.

$1000 scholarship award to a confirmed Lutheran freshman male beginning his college studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus, in the fall of 2010. Application available from Ms Buesing and due February 1, 2010.

A two-year, independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri (100 miles south of Kansas City). Sponsored through PEO and other organizations gears towards promoting education among women, 98% of students receive financial aid. Average financial aid package in 2008-2009 was about $15,000 and average out of pocket expense was less than $5,000 for 2 year education.

The University of Northern Iowa Good Neighbor Award is in the amount of $2,500 per academic year, paid as $1,250 per semester, to help offset the cost of out of state tuition. Available for students in JoDaviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Henry and Rock Island Counties. It is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate work as long as the student maintains a college grade point average of 2.5 or higher. No additional application is necessary, just apply to the University of Northern Iowa to be considered. Additionally, students who apply will be considered for one or more of the merit awards: Out of State Scholar Award, Out of State Legacy Scholar Award, Community College Scholar Award or Multicultural Scholar Award, depending on qualifications.

$150 available for one East Dubuque High School graduating senior attending UW Platteville during the 2010-2011 school year.