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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Norden Club of Lincoln Foundation Scholarship |
The applicant must live within a 100-mile radius of Lincoln, Nebraska. |
Visit the Financial Aid Office for application and additional information. The Committee will select an applicant who wishes to pursue and educational experience or project pertaining to any of t |
This scholarship is not renewable. |
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| Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program | $5,000 up to $17,500 |
Loan forgiveness for individuals who teach five consecutive years and meet other criteria. |
Visit: Federal Student Aid Website |
Visit: Federal Student Aid Website |
| Teacher Education Assistance for College Higher Education Grant (TEACH) | Maximum Award: Undergraduate $16,000 ($4,000/yr); Graduate $8,000 ($4,000/yr) |
Available to students who: 1) have the intent to be certified and teach (or are teaching) in a high-need field; 2) agree to teach a minimum of 4 years (within 8 years of completing your degree) a |
Apply for the FAFSA, then complete TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve (ATS) |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| 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. |
| Senator Hugh Butler Academic Leadership Scholarship | Full Tuition. This scholarship replaces all other available institutional aid. |
Admitted students are automatically eligible with a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT and 3.6 GPA. To be considered, students should: |
Students should complete the scholarship application and send a personal résumé no later than January 31, 2013. |
Renewable for up to eight semesters if the student maintains a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Rocky Mountain Alumni Scholarship | $1,500 |
Must be a student from the Rocky Mountain area in Colorado. Specific requirements can be found on the Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter site. |
Please visit the Rocky Mountain Alumni site for information on this scholarship. |
This is a one-time $1,500 award scholarship. |
| 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. |
| Presidential Scholarship | Up to $48,000 ($12,000/yr for four years) |
Admitted students are automatically eligible with a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT and 3.6 GPA. |
Students who meet the nomination criteria should apply to Doane College. |
Renewable for up to eight semesters if the student maintains a 3.4 GPA and full-time enrollment status. |