Countdown2College

You’ve graduated! Now what? 🎓☀️ In this episode of Countdown2College, Gage talks with Rachel Freeman from EducationQuest Foundation about how to avoid “summer melt” and stay on track for college. Learn how to keep up with important deadlines, financial aid requirements, orientation, housing, and more, while still making time to enjoy your summer before college begins. Get FREE college help 👉 https://EducationQuest.org

Volunteering is WAY more than just checking a box. 👀✅ In this episode of Countdown2College, Gage sits down with Cathleen Plager, executive director of ServeNebraska, to break down how giving back to your community can pay off in the long run. Track your activities, volunteer work, and more 👉 https://eqf.org/ActResume

Summer may have just started, but for incoming college freshmen, the countdown to college move-in is already on! ⏳👀📦 In this episode of Countdown2College, Gage sits down with Brian Stutz, director of residential life and education at Doane University, to talk about how students should pack, common move-in mistakes, and how students can avoid that first week stress. More college tips and FREE resources 👉 https://EducationQuest.org

Taking time after high school doesn’t have to mean falling behind. 👀 In this episode of Countdown2College, Gage sits down with Christina Oldfather, Workforce Development Director at The Bay, to talk about what a gap year actually looks like. From exploring careers and building real-world skills to internships, networking, and figuring out your next step, they break down how students can use that time with purpose. FREE college help 👉 https://EducationQuest.org

Money doesn't grow on trees, but it definitely grows in a 529 college savings plan! 😉💰 In this episode of Countdown2College, Gage sits down with Kristin Ageton, director of college access at EducationQuest, to break down how families can start saving early with a 529 plan, why small contributions can add up over time, and what students should know about planning ahead for future college costs.

Summer break doesn’t have to mean putting your goals on pause. 🌞 This week on Countdown2College, Gage sits down with Allison Docter, career coach at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, to talk about how students can use the summer to build skills, explore career interests, and strengthen their resumes. Build a FREE activities resume 👉 https://eqf.org/ActResume

College can be expensive… but what if your tuition was already covered? 🎓💰 Gage talks with Alex Jurgens, Scholarship and Grants Specialist at EducationQuest, about the programs right here in Nebraska that can take care of one of the biggest college costs. Our tuition assistance guide 👉 https://eqf.org/TuitionAssistance

Most students end up with a gap after their financial aid offer, BUT, you've got options. 💰💡 Gage sits down with Jacquie Butler, Senior College Planning Specialist at EducationQuest, to break down how to make college still work, even when the numbers don’t. Find scholarships and more 👉 https://educationquest.org/pay/finding-scholarships/