Grants

Awarded to undergraduate students with the greatest financial need who meet federal eligibility requirements. For 2020-2021, annual award amounts for a full-time student range from $639 to $6,345 based on a formula and payment schedule issued by the U.S. Department of Education. In certain situations, an eligible student can receive up to 150% of the scheduled Pell Grant award for an academic year. Awards are prorated for enrollment less than full-time. In some cases, a student enrolled less than half-time may qualify for a Pell Grant. Eligibility is limited to no more than 12 full-time equivalent semesters.

To apply for a Federal Pell Grant, fill out your FAFSA and continue to submit your FAFSA for each year you are enrolled.

During the Fall 2020 semester, 30 percent of full-time undergraduate students received a Federal Pell Grant. Of these recipients, 95 percent were female. Female students represent 90 percent of the total undergraduate student body. 75 percent of Federal Pell Grant recipients were of White/Non-Hispanic race/ethnicity, which represents 81 percent of the student body ethnicity. The table below is a breakdown of Fall 2020 enrollment by gender and race/ethnicity of students receiving Federal Pell Grants.

Fall 2020 Federal Pell Grant Recipients

Available to eligible undergraduate students with first priority given to Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA. Although award amounts may range from $100 to $4,000, the typical award is $2,000.  Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits or more).

To apply for a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, fill out your FAFSA and continue to submit your FAFSA for each year you are enrolled. The financial aid office will award FSEOGs to students that have the most financial need.

Available to Nebraska residents who have substantial financial need. The maximum award amount is based on available funding and current legislative guidelines. A typical award is $2,000. Must be enrolled at least half-time. This program is funded by the State of Nebraska.

To apply for a Nebraska Opportunity Grant, fill out your FAFSA and continue to submit your FAFSA for each year you are enrolled. The financial aid office will award NOGs to students that have the most financial need.

Residents of states other than Nebraska should contact the respective state's higher education agency for information on sources of state funding that may be available to you. For more information, check the listing of state agencies and contact information.

Available to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled at least half-time. Funds are provided by the Methodist Hospital Foundation.  A typical award is $2,000.

Call (402) 354-7200 to talk with your admissions counselor about this and other financial aid for which you may be eligible.