The following financial assistance opportunities are for students pursuing Continuing Education courses. Eligibility differs from program to program. Please review the programs to learn if you qualify.
Continuing Education Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of private donors and the Continuing education staff, SCC is able to provide scholarships to our students each year. Please visit the Continuing Education Scholarship tab for more information or if you have questions.
Gap Assistance Program
This program provides need-based tuition and other eligible financial support for approved, short-termed non-credit training opportunities. See the program tab to see if you are eligible or contact the program specialist to inquire.
Project HELP
Pursuing a healthcare career? This grant-funded project through the Department of Health and Human Services is designed to assist income-eligible individuals. Please visit the Project HELP tab to see if you qualify!
Continuing Education Scholarships for Students in Noncredit Courses
We welcome your interest in Southeast Community College’s Continuing Education (CE) scholarship and wish you success as you pursue your personal and educational goals. Complete the application if you are in need of financial assistance for a noncredit course or workshop. The completed CE Scholarship application and noncredit course registration forms must be completed by the student to be considered for the CE Scholarship award.
Application deadlines are:
Two weeks before the course start date.
Scholarship awards
If approved and funds are available, the CE Scholarship will award 75% of the tuition up to $100. Fees, taxes and supplies are not eligible. CE scholarships are one-time awards, intended to help students take the next step in pursuing their personal or educational goals. Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision within 3-5 days of the start of class. Applicants must either accept or decline the scholarship upon notification of the award or forfeit the scholarship.
Eligibility requirements
- US citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen
- Reside in Nebraska
- Financial need
- Good standing at SCC
Review criteria
Strength of personal need statement and demonstrate financial need
CE Scholarship Information Printable Sheet
Expectation of award recipients
- Remain in good standing with continued progress toward educational, career, or life goals.
- Submit a letter thanking scholarship donors and consider sharing your story to promote the Southeast Community College Continuing Education Division and its scholarship program.
Submit application materials
Southeast Community College
Continuing Education Division
Scholarship Committee
301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510
Fax 402-437-2703
Or complete and scan form to: continuinged@southeast.edu or FAX to 402-437-2703
For more information
402-437-2700
continuinged@southeast.eduGap Assistance Program
This program provides need-based financial support for tuition and other eligible costs for approved, short-termed non-credit training opportunities focused on employment and select credit courses.
What is the Gap Assistance Program?
The Community College Gap Assistance Program offers financial aid to community college students taking non-credit courses that could lead to jobs in high-need fields. These are need based students who would not be eligible for federal financial aid because, although they are enrolled in college, they are not enrolled in courses for credit that lead directly to a degree.
Are You Eligible?
Gap Assistance program provides financial support for eligible participants. You may receive full or partial assistance with your direct training costs, including tuition, books, required fees, and equipment.
Gap Tuition Assistance is based on several criteria:
- Financial need
- Nebraska resident
- High school diploma or GED®️
To qualify you must meet the income criteria and be eligible to work in the United States. Eligible students must have a family income at or below 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines.
Poverty Guidelines
For the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family/household |
Poverty guideline |
| 1 |
$31,900 |
| 2 |
$43,100 |
| 3 |
$54,300 |
| 4 |
$65,500 |
| 5 |
$76,700 |
| 6 |
$87,900 |
| 7 |
$99,100 |
| 8 |
$110,300 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
* Annual Income amounts subject to change.
Gap Programs of Study
Approved Programs of Study are available in a variety of different areas:
Non-credit Certificates/Courses
- RN/LPN Refresher Course
- Machining
- Electrical Maintenance
- Welding
- Microsoft Applications
- Leadership Certificate
- Lean/Six Sigma
- Computer Networking
- Fiber Optics
- Plus more
Credit Certificates/Courses
- Nursing Assistant Course
- Medication Aide Course
- Professional Truck Driving Training I & II Courses
- Business/Entrepreneurship Certificates
- Culinary/Hospitality Certificate
- Healthcare Services Certificate
- Precision Agriculture Certificate
- Building Construction Tech Certificate
- Software & Computer Services Certificates
- Welding Technology Certificate
- Plus more
Application & Selection Process
- Submit your application and research your program of study choice(s).
- Meet with the Gap specialist to discuss your training request. See contact information below.
- Your eligibility to receive funding will be determined through an evaluation of your application.
For more information: 402-323-3394 or hbloomquist@southeast.edu
Pursuing a healthcare career?
Project HELP (Health Education Laddering Program) is a five year grant funded project through the Department of Health and Human Services. It is designed to assist income-eligible individuals with education, training, and supportive services that will place them on a healthcare career pathway to jobs that pay well and are in high demand.
Students who are accepted through random lottery assignment may receive scholarships, tutoring, academic assistance through advising and workshops, career coaching through classes, and other financial incentives. Students must meet with their success coach monthly to stay active in the Project HELP program.
For more information, visit the HELP program website.
Eligibility
To qualify for services a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, be able to receive federal benefits, and meet income guidelines under 200% of federal poverty level.
Programs covered by Project HELP include:
- Medication Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- EMT/Paramedics
- Practical Nursing
- Registered Nursing
- Surgical Technologist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
Services Offered
Project HELP offers individual support, tutoring, referrals, college success and career coaching, scholarships and more.
- Required academic advising and success coaching
- College Success classes
- Access to a laptop through checkout program
- Employment and career classes/workshops
- Scholarships
- Financial assistance for tools, scrubs and fuel
Selection Process
Project HELP will use random assignment to determine eligibility.
Apply
To determine eligibility and to apply, please contact:
Vanessa Meinberg – Success Coach
402-437-2486
vmeinberg@southeast.edu
or
Gina Clyde - Career Coach/Recruiter
402-844-7460
gclyde@southeast.edu
HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities.
This document was supported by Grant 90FX0040 from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS.