Nebraska Opportunity Scholarship — Up to $4,000/Year for Community College Transfer Students

About This Opportunity

The Nebraska Opportunity Scholarship is a state-funded need-based scholarship of up to $4,000 per year for Nebraska residents who have completed at least 24 credit hours at a Nebraska community college and transfer to an eligible Nebraska public 4-year university — including UNO, UNL, and UNK. This scholarship is specifically designed to reduce the financial barrier for community college students who want to continue their education at a 4-year institution but face cost barriers at the transfer point. Metropolitan Community College (MCC) students in the Omaha metro who plan to transfer to UNO, UNL, or UNK are the primary target audience. The scholarship requires demonstrated financial need (FAFSA required). Application is through the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE). This scholarship addresses one of the most critical drop-off points in the education pipeline — the "transfer gap" where community college students who intend to transfer to a 4-year school often fail to follow through due to financial uncertainty. Any MCC student planning to transfer to a Nebraska 4-year university should research this scholarship. Note: Verify current program status and funding at ccpe.nebraska.gov — state scholarship programs can experience funding changes year to year.

Who Can Apply

Nebraska resident. Completed at least 24 credit hours at a Nebraska community college (MCC is eligible). Transferring to or enrolled at UNO, UNL, or UNK. Demonstrated financial need (complete FAFSA). Apply through CCPE at ccpe.nebraska.gov. Verify current application window and funding availability.