Those who live in the Cornhusker State will be happy to know that if they need some help coming up with the money to attend a post-secondary institution then there are public education grants in Nebraska that can help them to fuel their future goals in terms of their careers of choice.
It is the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Post secondary Education that administers all grant programs as well as scholarships in the state. While Nebraska does not boost as many grants as some of the other states do, it still has plenty to offer those students eager to get moving with their higher education.
Nebraska State Grant
The Nebraska State Grant was established to provide funding to those students who required it the most to attend school. In order to apply for this grant you must be a resident of the state. You also must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning in the state and must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant.
To apply for financial assistance of any kind through the government to help you afford college you first must fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can obtain a copy of this application through the financial aid office of your school or by going to the website .
The Nebraska State Grant is awarded to undergraduates who are attending colleges or universities in the state. The amount of money awarded to each student every year ranges from $100 to $1,032. The earlier you apply for it the greater chance you have of being one of the students that is approved for the grant money.
NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium
The NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium is a part of the NASA Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. All together there are 52 consortia that make up the network. This grant is provided to colleges and universities who can then choose to distribute the funds to eligible students who are taking degree programs that are related to space sciences, aeronautics and technology. Even more specifically the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium is focused on activities that allow the college student to work with a faculty member on a research project that deals with aerospace or on a workforce development project that could be for example, an internship with NASA or industry.
The Space Grant Consortium awards in the range of $250 to $750 to five undergraduate students and five graduate students who are enrolled in a Nebraska college or university and who are studying the subjects described above. The earlier you apply for this grant program the better chances you have for receiving the money you are looking for.
University and Community College System of Nebraska NASA Space Grant and Fellowship Program
This grant program is a mouthful to say but is well worth it to apply for if you are majoring in aerospace science. The NASA Space Grant and Fellowship Program is awarded to anywhere from one to 20 undergraduate students attending Nebraska colleges and universities on a yearly basis. The number of students who will receive grant money depends upon the funds that are available on any given year. Most years the program offers between $2,500 to $3,000 to students all together. Apply as early as you can. You first must fill out and submit a FAFSA form.
The Heidelberg College Out of State Grant
If you are a Nebraska resident or a resident of any state other than Ohio and you attend Heidelberg College then you can apply for this grant. As long as you are doing well in school and making satisfactory grades this grant can be renewed for up to a period of four years. To learn more visit the website .
Education Quest’s “Reaching Your Potential” Scholarship
The “Reaching Your Potential” Scholarship was created for Nebraska residents to provide financial aid for college or university to the most socially and financially disadvantaged students. To be eligible students must be attending or have solid plans to attend state colleges or universities. This is not a scholarship that extends to degree programs found outside of the Cornhusker State.
The level of financial need for students in regards to this scholarship is equivalent to the money they received for the Federal Pell Grants. To apply for these programs students must be referred. Students can receive anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 for this scholarship program.
