Transition Advantage Scholarship
What will the Transition Advantage Scholarship fund?
The Transition Advantage Scholarship is available for students during their first year as a full-time student at a ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ campus or center. It will fund up to 12 credit-hours of tuition, beginning with funding credits in the fall semester. If the financial aid standards of progress are met in the fall (67 percent or higher of credits completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher), tuition for six additional credits will be awarded in the spring semester. This scholarship helps pay tuition. It will not cover additional expenses such as fees, books, residence halls or meal charges.
How do I qualify?
All students who meet the following criteria are eligible:
- Must have completed and earned a grade of “C” or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours through ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ prior to graduation from high school. Tech Prep/High School Articulation credit hours do not apply.
- Must register and attend ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ as a full-time student within one year after high school graduation to receive the award.
- Must have completed all 12 credit hours through ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ prior to high school graduation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, an eligible non-citizen, DACA-eligible or other.
Are there specific courses I need to take in high school?
No, courses can be in general education programs, technical programs or a combination of both.
How do I apply?
In December of your senior year in high school, if you meet or plan to meet the eligibility requirements, you're encouraged to complete the by March 1, 2024.
ÃÈÃÃÊÓƵ Scholarship Application will reopen two additional times for you to apply.
You can apply for the award during Phase 2, from April 15 to June 1, 2024. If you miss the deadline, a third chance is available in Phase 3, July 1 to September 1, 2024. For assistance with the scholarship application, please contact Financial Aid at www.cccneb.edu/financialaid.
Contact
Columbus CampusLisa Gdowski, Director |
Grand Island CampusHylee Horner, Director |
Hastings CampusMichele Schroer, Director |
Area-WideMarni Danhauer, Dean of CWE Jamey Peterson-Jones, Early College Director |
Columbus CampusKarin Rieger, Associate Dean of CWE Erica Leffler, Regional Director of CWE |
Grand Island CampusSusan Hooker, Associate Dean of CWE Jerry Dunn, Regional Director of CWE |
Hastings CampusJason Davis, Associate Dean of CWE ssamuelson@cccneb.edu 402-461-2529 |
Holdrege CenterDiana Watson, Regional Director of CWE |
Kearney CenterDan Gettinger, Associate Dean of CWE Ruth Kirkland, Learning Center Manager |
Lexington CenterAmy Hill, Regional Director of CWE |
Ord Learning CenterDr. Crystal Ramm, Regional Director of CWE |