The Nebraska Career Scholarship lists awards of up to $15,000 per year for community-college students in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand fields. Funds may cover tuition, fees, required books and equipment, as well as room and board under program rules. The cap is not a guaranteed award: each college processes applications and may add its own criteria.
The state commission lists fields such as finance and administration, technology, engineering, health, agriculture, construction, repair, production, transportation, and education. Applicants must live in Nebraska while receiving the scholarship, be a first-time freshman or transfer student, and enroll in an eligible program. They must also register with a campus office for an internship, apprenticeship, clinical placement, job, or other major-related experience before completing the program.
Applications go directly through the community college; there is no single state student application. Ask whether your program is approved, whether the campus requires FAFSA, and when to register for the work experience. Compare the preliminary award with actual costs and ask how renewal works, what happens if you change majors, and whether room or board counts in your individual calculation.
Before accepting aid, compare net cost and uncovered charges. Confirm residency, program, credits, deadlines, renewal, and service obligations in writing with the responsible financial-aid office.
Read the official program profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before enrolling.
Nebraska Career Scholarship — Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
NCS Guidelines 2026–27 — Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, requirements, and dates can change each cycle; this guide distinguishes past and upcoming deadlines. Before enrolling, ask financial aid for an individual net-cost review and written confirmation of excluded charges.
Compare net costs and confirm requirements, funding, and obligations with the program and institution before committing.
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Nebraska Career Scholarship at Community Colleges
The Nebraska Career Scholarship lists awards of up to $15,000 per year for community-college students in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand fields. Funds may cover tuition, fees, required books and equipment, as well as room and board under program rules. The cap is not a guaranteed award: each college processes applications and may add its own criteria. The state commission lists fields such as finance and administration, technology, engineering, health, agriculture, constru
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Official website ↗
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Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website ↗
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Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Nebraska Career Scholarship at Community Colleges ↗
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Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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