Scholarships and Grants

Northeast Community College offers students a number of scholarships, tuition waivers, and performance grants established by the College, by the Northeast Community College Foundation, and private organizations and individuals.  Qualifications, deadlines, and amounts vary. 

The Northeast scholarship application process is separate from the federal and state aid application process.  When scholarships are need-based, the FAFSA on file is used to assist the NECC Scholarship Selection Committee in the selection of recipients. 

New scholarships are frequently available during the academic year and information is placed on the website, in the racks outside the Financial Aid Office, and in the “What’s Happening” student newsletter.

Merit Scholarships, Tuition Waivers, and Grants

Merit Scholarships

Board of Governors

The Northeast Community College Board of Governors Scholarship is based on academic achievement as demonstrated on the student’s ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.  This award is a full-tuition scholarship for four consecutive academic semesters (fall and spring terms only) for a student starting college in the fall term who graduated from high school the previous May.  Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the Board of Governors Scholarship Application and Admissions Application prior to February 1, 2010
• Be a current high school student with an expected graduation during the 2009-2010 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast Community College 20-county service area
• Be a current resident of Nebraska
• Achieve an ACT composite score of 25 or higher, or a minimum of the following on the COMPASS or ASSET Test:
  

  COMPASS: College Algebra 55, Reading 93, Writing 95
  ASSET: College Algebra 44, Writing Skills 51, Reading Skills 49
  

• Enroll as a  full-time, degree seeking student at Northeast Community College for the fall term following graduation from high school
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and meet the NECC Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress during each semester

 

President’s Scholarship for Early Entry Students

The President’s Scholarship is based on academic achievement and completion of at least one NECC college credit class while in high school.  This is a one-half tuition scholarship for four consecutive academic semesters (fall and spring terms only) for a student starting college in the fall term who graduated from high school the previous May.  Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the President’s  Scholarship Application and Admissions Application prior to February 1, 2010
• Be a current high school student with an expected graduation during the 2009-2010 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast Community College 20-county service area
• Be a current resident of Nebraska
• Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or higher, or a minimum of the following on the COMPASS  or ASSET Test:

            COMPASS: College Algebra 40, Reading 87, Writing 87
            ASSET: Intermediate Algebra 41, Reading 49, Writing 47

• Complete at least one Northeast Community College credit class prior to graduation from high school with an accumulated GPA of 3.0 or higher for all college classes
• Enroll as a full-time, degree seeking student at Northeast Community College for the fall term following graduation from high school
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and meet the NECC Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress during each semester

A single, separate application is required for the Board of Governors and President’s Early Entry Scholarship.  Applications are available from the Financial Aid Office, from high school guidance counselors, or downloaded from the NECC website.

BOG - President's EE Scholarship Application Form

 

Dean’s Scholarship

The Dean’s scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a student starting college in the fall term who graduated from high school the previous May.  This scholarship is awarded by the high school and can be based upon local criteria along with the following minimum Northeast Community College requirements:

• Be a current high school student with an expected graduation during the 2009-2010 academic school year from a high school within the Northeast Community College 20-county service area
• Be a current resident of Nebraska
• Enroll as a full-time, degree seeking student for the fall term following graduation from high school
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and  meet the NECC Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress during each semester

Department Performance Grants

Department Performance Grants in athletics, drama, journalism, livestock judging, music, and speech/forensics are awarded in limited numbers through individual departments.  Please contact the individual department on how to apply.

Scholarships

NECC College Scholarships by Academic Program
(Online scholarship application required) 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Separate Applications Required

Other Outside Scholarship Possibilities:

www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.freschinfo.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.educationquest.org        
www.scholarships.com  
www.college.gov
www.salliemaefund.org
www.ronbrown.org                 
www.jackierobinson.org
www.gocollege.com   

Check the following sources to verify the legitimacy of any financial aid consultants or search services you may use or hire and for tips on avoiding scholarship scams.

U.S. Department of Education:
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Federal Trade Commission: 
www.ftc.gov
Better Business Bureau:
www.bbb.com

More Information

Financial Aid Office
finaid@northeast.edu
(402) 844-7285