EducationQuest
(Lincoln, Neb.) EducationQuest Foundation presented Cozad High School with the American College Application Campaign’s (ACAC) Nebraska School of Excellence Award at its recent biennial Symposium in Lincoln.
EducationQuest is the coordinator of ACAC in Nebraska, which is called Apply2College.EducationQuest’s Omaha College Planning Director Joan Jurek, who leads Nebraska’s Apply2College effort, said, “This prestigious recognition reflects Cozad High School’s commitment to breaking down barriers and creating a supportive environment where all students are encouraged to pursue their dreams. The award is a powerful affirmation of our shared mission to empower every student to reach their full potential through education."
The ACAC is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families who want to pursue a higher education credential or college degree. For the fourth year, the national organization has recognized and selected Schools of Excellence based on their demonstrated commitment to student success and for serving as a model for their state’s college application campaign.
In 2023, 125 Nebraska high schools hosted an Apply2College event. Nearly 3,100 students participated, and more than 6,500 college applications were submitted.