Financial Assistance
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.
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.
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.
Eligible participants may receive full or partial assistance with direct training costs, including tuition, books, required fees, and equipment.
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
2025 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
| PERSONS IN FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD | POVERTY GUIDELINE | POVERTY GUIDELINE @ 250% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,650 | $39,125 |
| 2 | $21,150 | $52,875 |
| 3 | $26,650 | $66,625 |
| 4 | $32,150 | $80,375 |
| 5 | $37,650 | $94,125 |
| 6 | $43,150 | $107,875 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $121,625 |
| 8 | $54,150 | $135,375 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,380 for each additional person.
* Annual Income amounts subject to change.
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 PDF.
- 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
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Select your Approved Program of Study.
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Complete and submit your application online.
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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
Jana
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
