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Nebraska Opportunity Grant

Automatically considered

$2,320

Eligibility

Location
Nebraska
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Nebraska residents with demonstrated financial need who complete the FAFSA and enroll at a participating Nebraska postsecondary institution may receive the Nebraska Opportunity Grant (formerly the Nebraska State Grant). Eligibility is based in part on the Student Aid Index from the FAFSA.

Awards are need-based grants administered through eligible schools. The average award is about $2,320. Amounts and deadlines are set by each institution.

Apply for admission to an eligible Nebraska school, complete the FAFSA, and check with your financial aid office for any additional required forms. Notification comes from your school.

The State of Nebraska provides the grant to help residents afford in-state higher education.

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What else to submit

  • FAFSA
  • Financial need documentation
  • Eligibility is based in part on the FAFSA Student Aid Index.
  • Awards, deadlines, and any additional institutional forms are set by each eligible school; notification comes from the school.