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Lincoln North Star High School October 1, 2009

Lincoln North Star High School October 1, 2009. Wayne, Nebraska. Wayne, America. Population: 5,600 Academic and cultural hub for northeast Nebraska Major employers : Great Dane, Heritage Homes, Ameritas, First National Bank of Omaha Card Services & Wayne State

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Lincoln North Star High School October 1, 2009

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  1. Lincoln North StarHigh SchoolOctober 1, 2009

  2. Wayne, Nebraska

  3. Wayne, America • Population: 5,600 • Academic and cultural hub for northeast Nebraska • Major employers: Great Dane, Heritage Homes, Ameritas, First National Bank of Omaha Card Services & Wayne State • Local business hire WSC Students part-time; and for internships • Wayne is home to the Wayne Chicken Show held annually the 2nd weekend of July!

  4. A Little History… 1889 2010 1963 1910 2008 • 1889 - Nebraska Normal College Founded • 1910 - Purchased by the State of Nebraska • 1963 – Officially named Wayne State College • Today - Four year; Public; State College • 2010 - We will celebrate our 100th Anniversary!

  5. 128 Acres, 22 Buildings

  6. Our Students Top 10 Friendly “home” like atmosphere Awesome socials Relationships Volunteering Opportunities Study Abroad Programs Wonderful Professors Felt Accepted Always someone to help Culture Where I can go from here

  7. Our Campus: We’re NOT BIG ABOUT 3550 Students ATTEND WSC BUT We’re NOT SMALL

  8. Academics • Approximately 90 programs of study • 18:1 Student/Faculty ratio • Class sizes remain small 22-25 • Organizational affiliations • 80% of faculty hold terminal degrees • Institutional focus of teaching & learning

  9. Student Life @ Wayne State: • 100 + Clubs & Organizations • Student Senate, Activities Board & volunteer opportunities • Opportunities to travel abroad • Costa Rica, Greece, and Taiwan • Program related Clubs • WSEAN, CJ Assoc, Business Society • What students want • If its not here…start it…easy to do!

  10. Outstanding Student Services Support • Career Services • STRIDE – Federal TRIO program • Learning Center – “Early Alert Program” • Student Health Office & Providence Medical Center • Counseling & Advising Center • Campus Security and Wayne law enforcement • Writing Help Desk • Student Activities Board & Intramural Program • Multicultural Center • Individual Disability Services

  11. Wildcat Athletics NCAA Division II Northern Sun Conference 13 (6 Men / 7 Women) GO CATS! Online @ www.wscwildcats.com

  12. Admission Requirements • Application (https://myapplication.wsc.edu) • Application Fee - $30 • ACT/SAT Scores • Official High School Transcripts • Transcripts from any other previously attended college for complete course work.

  13. Our Scholarships Athletic Music Academic

  14. OurScholarships Priority Scholarship Deadline: December 1st! • Neihardt Scholars Program (Full Tuition); Room Waiver; and $ 500.00 • Leadership Award (Room Waiver) • Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition) • Admissions Scholarship • Omaha World Herald Scholarship (Full Tuition) • NSCS Advantage Program (Pell Grant Eligible) • Governor’s Opportunity Award (Half Tuition) • Board of Trustees Scholarship (January 15) • (Full Tuition); 25 or better ACT Score • www.nscs.edu

  15. Don't Forget • Local Scholarships • Faith based organizations • Misc Clubs / Organizations • Misc City groups • Parent or Guardian place of employment Exhaust all possibilities

  16. Additional Resources: www.educationquest.org Education Quest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. They offer free college planning services, outreach services, need-based scholarship programs, and college access grants. Offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney

  17. Costs: Tuition (30 credit hrs/year) -- $3,675.00 Student Fees -- $1,129.50 Books/Supplies -- $1,000.00 Food Service (15 meals per week) -- $2,770.00 Housing (double) -- $2,510.00 Total = $11,084.50

  18. Paying for College www.fafsa.ed.gov

  19. Types of Aid Offered at WSC • Grants • Awards that do not require repayment. • Scholarships • Awards typically based on merit that do not require repayment • Loans • Subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS, Perkins • Federal Work Study

  20. Grants • PELL Grant – range of $200 - $4,050 • SEOG (if eligible for PELL) – $200 - $1,000 • Nebraska State Grant (if eligible for PELL & Nebraska resident) – range of $200 - $1,000 • Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) – (if eligible for PELL) - $750 first academic year; $1300 for second academic year

  21. College Work-study • Amount on award notice is an allocation • Student is paid for hours worked • Funds are not available up front to pay Fall expenses • Typically work about 10 hours per week

  22. Visiting Campus For Seniors: • Fridays @ WSC • Includes: Financial Aid Information • Campus Tour • Academic Visit • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels

  23. Visiting Campus • For Juniors: • Just Juniors: November 7th & March 20th • Includes: FREE ACT Prep Course • Financial Aid / Scholarship Info • Campus Tour • Academic Major Fair • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels

  24. Visiting Campus The "Anytime" Visit • Monday – Friday • 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. • ( only 9:30 during the summer) • One week advance notice • Visit with Admissions, Faculty and our students!

  25. Outcomes

  26. 91% WSC graduates are currently employed or continuing their education 84%Are employed in their field of study 2005 WSC graduates currently employed or continuing their education

  27. Dr. Brian Wansink ’82 Professor & Author He currently holds the position of Executive Director of The USDA Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion Has been featured on:

  28. Class of 1959 Dr. Jerry Krause, Director Basketball Operations Gonzaga University, WA Has written 30 books on coaching basketball, produced 31 instructional videos, 6 DVD’s, 2 CD’s and consults many athletic organizations.  

  29. Class of 2006 Mr. Patrick Janssen Assistant Director of Media Relations NCAA Division I – Patriot League

  30. Dr. Terri Monk Professor Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham, N.C. Class of 1973 Recipient of the 2008 Alumni Achievement Award

  31. Three College/University Presidents Dr. Thomas B. Baynum Dr. Bruce W. Speck, Dr. Richard J. McCallum

  32. Class of 2005 Mr. Drew Kaseky Director – Ticket Operations Western Kentucky University Department of Athletics

  33. 60 outpatient clinics in Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. Class of ‘75 & ‘79 Mr. Regg Swanson, Founder of STAR Physical Therapy.

  34. Wayne Native: Trevor Schroeder ’98 Computer Science Resides in Dublin, Ireland

  35. FBI

  36. DID YOU KNOW? • Following graduation, over the course of • your life time…you will make approximately • or more, vs. not graduating from college $1 MILLION DOLLARS

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