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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska State Reading Association Scholarship | $1,000 |
Visit: nereads.org |
Applications are due on October 1st of each year. |
Visit: nereads.org |
| American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Network Chapter Scholarship |
Nebraska residents in need of financial assistance who are on a non-traditional (education has been interrupted for three or more years) track to complete their 4-year degree. |
Applications available by contacting Susan Rocker at susan.rocker@doane.edu. |
This scholarship is not renewable. |
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| 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. |
| 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 |
| Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant | Maximum Award $5,550 |
An undergraduate student whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Federal Pell Grant | Maximum Award $5,550 |
Awarded to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loans | Determined by FAFSA and grade level. |
Subsidized Stafford loans are available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half-time. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
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| Federal Perkins Loans | Dependent on need. |
Students must demonstrate exceptional financial need. Available funding is limited. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
Repayment: Begins 9 months after graduating, dropping below half-time or withdrawing from school. |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Maximum Award $2,500 |
Awarded to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate exceptional financial need (Pell Grant eligible). Funding is limited. |
Apply for the FAFSA. |
2 full-time semesters or 4 full-time terms per academic year |
| Blue Valley Community Action (BVCA) Partnership Scholarship | $500 |
The "BVCA Partnership Scholarship" will be awarded to individuals planning to attend or currently attending a 4-year college. |
Complete packets include: |
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