Summerland receives FAFSA completion grant

EducationQuest Foundation has awarded 53 Nebraska schools and community agencies $31,500 in Do The FAFSA Nebraska Completion Grants.

Summerland Public School is a grant recipient.

The grant’s intent is to support schools and community agencies as they host events to assist high school seniors and their families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Funds can be used to cover promotional and food expenses.

Vice president of grants and scholarships, Eric Drumheller, said, “This grant program is designed to promote FAFSA completion, which is a critical step in making higher education more accessible and affordable for students. Completing the FAFSA unlocks access to federal grants, loans and work-study programs, while providing students and their families a clearer understanding of their financial options as they plan for the future. We hope to empower more students to pursue their educational and career aspirations confidently by supporting schools and communities in this effort.”

All schools in Nebraska that can award a high school diploma recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education and youth-serving community-based organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) ruling (or a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska) are eligible to apply for the Do The FAFSA Nebraska Completion Grants.

Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until March 31, 2025, or until all funds are allocated.