CCPE administers the Nebraska Opportunity Grant (the state's primary need-based aid program), Access College Early scholarships for high schoolers, and Community College Gap Assistance. Mothers returning to school can call 402-471-2847 to ask which CCPE programs they qualify for before applying to schools.
402-471-2847 · 140 N 8th St Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68509
UNL, the state's flagship at 14th and R, enrolls 23,000 students with strong programs in agriculture, engineering, and education. The Women's Center in the Nebraska Union offers childcare referrals, lactation rooms, and a Returning Adult Student support group; call 402-472-7211 for general inquiries.
402-472-7211 · 14th & R Sts, Lincoln, NE 68588
Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus on O Street delivers associate degrees, technical certificates, and apprenticeships — particularly strong in nursing, welding, and early-childhood education. SCC accepts the Nebraska Career Scholarship and Gap Assistance grant for women in high-demand fields. Call 402-471-3333 for advising.
402-471-3333 · 8800 O St, Lincoln, NE 68520