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.
Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative (NWRI)
Provides financial support for tuition and other expenses for approved, credit and non-credit courses for those who have been impacted by Covid-19.
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 Covered?
Eligible participants may receive full or partial assistance with direct training costs, including tuition, books, required fees, and equipment.
Are you Eligible?
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. Criteria Include: Financial need, Nebraska resident, and High school diploma or GED.
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 in-demand occupational areas as shown below. See SCC’s Approved Programs of Study.
- Financial services
- Transportation
- Precision metals manufacturing
- Renewable energy
- Agriculture and food processing
- Business management and administrative services
- Software and computer services
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Education
Application & Selection Process
- Select your Approved Program of Study.
- Complete and submit your application online.
- Meet to discuss your training interest and application. See contact information below.
*Eligibility will be determined through an evaluation process.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact our GAP Program Specialist, gap@southeast.edu or call 402-437-3394.
Testimonial
I am so grateful for the GAP program. Without it I would not be where I am today. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 20 years with an inactive nursing license. I never thought I would be able to go back to nursing. The only way I was able to do the refresher course to get my license back was through the GAP Assistance program. Now I am working full time as a pediatric nurse and I am loving it! Thank you so much!
-Jana
Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative (NWRI)
Have you been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you unemployed? Are you underemployed?
Southeast Community College, in cooperation with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Nebraska Department of Labor, is pleased to announce the Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative Scholarship.
The scholarship is designed to help people obtain new skills that lead to employment in current and future high-demand careers.
Find out more by visiting SCC's Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative (NWRI) webpage.