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New Student Checklist

  • To Do - Before Registration Begins
  • To Do - When Registration Begins
  • To Do - Once Classes Begin
To Do - Before Registration Begins
  •  (create an account if you have not already done so).
    • Write down your ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ ID number (example: 046703)
    • Some programs have additional admission requirements and deadlines. View programs for more information.
  • Schedule a campus visit.
  •  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) annually to apply for financial aid for including Pell Grants and student loans.
    • (ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ’s FAFSA code is 014468)
    • Write down your FAFSA ID, password, and save key.
  • Visit the ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ Financial Aid website at or call them at 308-398-7555.
  • Apply for scholarships.
  • Send official college transcripts electronically to ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ.
    • To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the educational enstitution.
  • If you completed college credit at another institution, including dual-credit (earned while in high school), request a transcript to be sent to ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ to make sure all your courses are considered for possible use toward your program at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ.
  • Complete your housing application for the Columbus or Hastings Campuses.
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  • Explore all the services available to you to help you succeed at ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ.
  • Sign up for a Registration Day
  • Consider your non-school commitments and determine how much time you can devote to school. You should expect at least 6 hours of homework per class per week.
  • Review the program requirements for your major.
  • Sign up for New Student Orientation session.
  • Explore the Student Organizations to become part of the ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ community.
  • Note important dates on the .
To Do - When Registration Begins
  • Register for Courses by attending a Registration Day.
  • Call Phone Central for registration questions: 308-398-7412
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    • Complete your .
    • Check on status two weeks after submission for updates and to accept your financial aid award.
    • If you have questions call 308-398-7555.
  • Review Student Account information to pay your bill and receive direct deposits for refunds.
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  • Download the Outlook email app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Purchase required textbooks and materials for your courses.
    • Find your books in  by clicking on the class in your timeline and then bookstore information.
    • Bookstore
    • Follett Access
  • Update your preferences to receive notifications from ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ’s Emergency Alert System.
  • Attend a New Student Orientation session.
To Do - Once Classes Begin
  • Review your course in  by logging into  and begin completing the work for each course.
  • Check your  daily and contact your instructors with any questions about the class.
    • Access information and details for each class in .
  • Note: You are financially responsible for all registered courses. During the drop/add period, you must drop courses you do not wish to take â€“ see the  for add/drop dates.