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 financial support for tuition and other eligible costs for approved,
short-termed non-credit training opportunities focused on employment and select credit courses. See the
Gap Assistance tab for the full list of approved programs of study and if you are eligible or contact
the program specialist to inquire.
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
2022 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
| Persons in family/household |
Poverty guideline @ 100% |
Poverty guideline @ 250% |
| 1 |
$14,580 |
$36,450 |
| 2 |
$19,720 |
$49,300 |
| 3 |
$24,860 |
$62,150 |
| 4 |
$30,000 |
$75,000 |
| 5 |
$35,140 |
$87,850 |
| 6 |
$40,280 |
$100,700 |
| 7 |
$45,420 |
$113,550 |
| 8 |
$50,560 |
$126,400 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 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 402-323-3394.
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
The Lincoln Public School Foundation is providing limited financial assistance to qualifying LPS students for the SCC Driver Education course. For qualifying students, this fund provides financial support for tuition ($369.00) and textbook ($34.32). Complete the application if you are in need of financial assistance for the Southeast Community College’s Driver Education course.
Eligibility Requirements
Student must be:
- Receiving Free/Reduced Lunch
- At least 15 years old and attending a Lincoln Public School
What is covered?
Qualifying students may receive full tuition and textbook.
Steps to apply:
- Complete the application form (PDF).
- Submit a copy of your Free/Reduced Lunch letter.
- Submit a thank you letter describing how the program will be beneficial to your future.
- Complete Southeast Community College Non-Credit Registration Form (included with application form).
Email your completed packet to continuinged@southeast.edu or mail to the address listed
below. Approved applicants will be notified by email within five business days after receipt of the
packet in our office.
Southeast Community College
Traffic Safety and Licensing
Attn: Diane Vesely-Robb
301 S. 68th St. Place
Lincoln, NE 68510
For more information, call 402-437-2700.