Nebraska Promise — Full Tuition at MCC (Nebraska Residents with AGI ≤$60k)

About This Opportunity

Nebraska Promise covers 100% of tuition at Metropolitan Community College for Nebraska residents whose household Adjusted Gross Income is $60,000 or less. If you are a Nebraska resident from Omaha with family income at or below $60,000, your MCC tuition is covered in full — you pay only fees, books, and other non-tuition costs. File your FAFSA by April 1 to be considered. No separate Nebraska Promise application is needed — your FAFSA triggers eligibility review automatically. Nebraska Promise applies to all MCC program areas (credit programs). This can make a technical or healthcare certification at MCC essentially free for qualifying Nebraska families. COUNCIL BLUFFS STUDENTS: Nebraska Promise requires Nebraska residency. As Iowa residents, Council Bluffs students are NOT eligible for Nebraska Promise at MCC. Additionally, CB students already pay out-of-state tuition at MCC (higher than in-state rates). CB students with financial need who want community college should look at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) in Council Bluffs, where in-state Iowa rates apply, plus Iowa state financial aid programs.

Who Can Apply

Nebraska RESIDENT required (Iowa residents not eligible). Household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $60,000 or less as shown on FAFSA. Must enroll at MCC (credit programs). File FAFSA by April 1 annually. No separate application required. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Renewable annually with continued FAFSA filing and enrollment.