Financing Your Education
Education is one of the most important, and possibly the first, big investment of your life. Spend some time researching scholarships as they can be a big factor in financing your years at college.
| Aid |
Award |
Eligibility | Process | Renewability / Repayment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Community Foundation | Varies. Up to 50 scholarships available yearly. |
Each scholarship is unique and supports students of a variety of backgrounds. |
Visit: lcf.org |
Visit: lcf.org |
| Ed Pallett Impact Scholarships | Varies. Included in the total financial aid package as required by federal regulations and college policies. |
Ed Pallett Impact Scholarships are given to students who will make an immediate impact to a program as determined by the coach for an athletic program or a director of a fine arts program. |
Contact the Office of Admission or Financial Aid Office. |
This scholarship will be renewed according to the requirements set forth by the director or head coach in the area of the scholarship. |
| Athletic Award | Varies. Funds are limited and awarded at the discretion of the coach. |
To be eligible for any Doane Athletic Award, first-time students must meet two of the following three requirements based on final high-school transcripts: |
Admitted students may be required to participate in a tryout. |
This award is renewed each year at the discretion of the coach. |
| Specialized Academic Award | Varies. Funds are limited and awarded at the discretion of the area director. Students are expected to participate in the program for which the award is given. |
To be eligible for the full award, a student must meet the nomination criteria. |
Admitted students may be required to provide additional information or participate in an interview. |
This award is renewed each year at the discretion of the program director. |
| Fine and Performing Arts | Varies. Funds are limited and awarded at the discretion of the activity director. |
Admitted applicants with special abilities in fine and performing arts are eligible; must meet nomination criteria |
Admitted students may be required to participate in an audition / evaluation. |
This award is renewed each year at the discretion of the director. Students are expected to participate in the program for which the award is given. |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | Varies. Dependent on funding. |
Available to students with a significant employment disability. This award is need based and dependent on funding. |
Applications are available from regional Vocational Rehabilitation offices. |
Visit: vr.ne.gov |
| Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan | Varies (Up to Cost of Attendance) |
Parents who do not have adverse credit history may borrow for their dependent student. Applications are approved by the Federal Direct Loan Origination Center based on a credit check. |
Apply for the FAFSA and complete Direct PLUS Loan Request and Master Promissory Note here |
Begins after the loan is fully disbursed. Deferment options are available. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information. |
| Private / Alternative Student Loans | Varies (Up to Cost of Attendance) |
We recommend that you and your family review all your funding options and then determine the best one/s for your situation. |
Disclosure Statement for Borrowers with Private Education Loans |
You must renew each year with the lender of your choice. |
| ROTC | Varies |
Must be a member of the ROTC program. |
Contact your military recruiter for an application to the ROTC program. |
Awarded for one to four years. Includes tuition/fees, book allowance and a monthly stipend. |
| Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship | Varies |
Scholarships target low income and minority population. |
Applications are available at the sallie mae fund.org |
Applications are available at the sallie mae fund.org |