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Community College Gap Assistance Program

Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The Community College Gap Assistance Program is available to low-income students enrolled in eligible credit or non-credit programs at Nebraska community colleges. Students pursuing credentials or training for in-demand occupations are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Resident of Nebraska
  • Attending Central Community College, Metropolitan Community College, MidPlains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College, or Western Nebraska Community College
  • Community college student
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree
  • U.S. citizen or qualified alien under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act
  • Lowincome students in approved non-Pell eligible programs leading to jobs in high‑need fields
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NE
    Current School
    Central Community College - Columbus, Central Community College - Grand Island, Central Community College - Hastings, Central Community College - Holdrege, Central Community College - Kearney, Central Community College - Lexington, Central Community College - Ord, Metropolitan Community College , Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College - Beatrice, Southeast Community College - Lincoln, Southeast Community College - Milford, Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff
    Citizenship Status
    Asylum-Seeker or Asylee, FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, Refugee, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Situation
    Low-Income Household

    Next Steps