Nebraska College Grants

Whether you are a Cornhusker or have decided to attend another college or university in the state of Nebraska, you should stop and think about financial assistance before paying full price. Most individuals are eligible for at least some small grant, especially those funded by the state. What sort of an educational path are you going to travel? Perhaps there is suitable funding for your schooling, if you look for assistance in the right place. Take advantage of several grant opportunities in Nebraska.

For the huge state-funded college system that makes up the University of Nebraska and its satellites, the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education administers scholarships and grants. For example, the Nebraska State Grant is designed to provide funding for students with compelling economic need and are residents of the state. Most of these individuals also qualify for Pell Grants. EducationQuest's "Reaching Your Potential" Scholarship also targets those in most dire financial need, awarding between $2000 and $8000 to qualified parties.

The Lincoln Community Foundation offers small and specialized monetary awards from generous donors in amounts between $200 and $2000 based on specific criteria. Also, because teachers are in short supply in many areas of the state, Nebraska offers eligible candidates Loan Forgiveness for Teaching in Shortage Areas or Low Income Schools, especially for students pursuing teaching at a tribal school, who automatically qualify. There are also such specialized applications for healthcare professionals who seek to work in rural and underprivileged areas, including dental, medical, nursing, and other healthcare positions.

List of Nebraska College Grants

• NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium — Undergraduate and graduate awards for students involved in aerospace-related research and education.


• Nebraska State Grant — $100 to $1032 awarded each year to undergraduate students attending Nebraska college.


• University and Community College System of Nevada NASA Space Grant and Fellowship Program — $2500 to $30000 awarded each year to 1-20 undergraduate students attending Nevada college and majoring in aerospace science.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.