• Kathie Britten, Bellevue West Scholarship Coordinator 

    Email: kathie.britten@bpsne.net

    Phone: 402-827-5990  

    Scholarships

    Bellevue Comprehensive Scholarship program is made up of local scholarships for Bellevue West seniors and allows the student to complete one application for multiple scholarships. Scholarships will open in October. Application and instructions will be emailed to seniors and parents at that time. 

    Scholarship List (view tabs at bottom of Google Doc for each month) 

    Main Sources of Assistance

    • Colleges/universities (general and departmental)
    • Scholarships
    • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid—determines eligibility for grants and student loans)
    • Parents, grandparents, and students (savings, investments, loans, etc.)

    Please note: If a scholarship asks for your credit card or requires you to pay to apply, do not apply! Please check with Mrs. Britten or the Better Business Bureau first. 

    Scholarships are Available to Students Based On

    • Academics (class rank and cumulative GPA)                
    • Test scores (ACT and/or SAT)
    • Leadership
    • Community service/volunteer hours
    • Participation in clubs, organizations, and athletics
    • Ethnic backgrounds
    • Health/disability issues
    • Financial need (based on College Funding Estimator and FAFSA)
    • Military status (active duty, retired, reserves, guard, ROTC—parents and grandparents)

    College Planning Resources

    National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

    Peterson's

    College Board

    ACT

     

    Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

    Sallie Mae

    Finaid

    FAFSA

    Fastweb

    EducationQuest

    Scholarships.com

    Cappex

    Peterson's    

    Niche

    Going Merry

    Scholly

    Scholarship Owl

    Career One Stop

    Bold

     

     

    Free Assistance

    EducationQuest located in Rockbrook Village (108th & Center), 402-391-4033  educationquest.org

    • Scholarship and college searches
    • Financial aid questions and FAFSA assistance (Financial Aid Night held in fall of senior year; details emailed in August) 
    • College Funding Estimator (determines EFC or Expected Family Contribution which determines level of need)

    Please note: you should NOT have to pay for any assistance in locating scholarships. If any company solicits you for money regarding locating available scholarships, please do not participate.