UNO is the state's metropolitan university — known for evening classes, online undergrad degrees, and a strong public-administration program. The Office of Adult Student Services helps mothers re-enrolling after a gap. Call 402-554-2800 to start the admission process; in-state tuition and Pell typically combine to cover much of cost.
402-554-2800 · 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182
MCC offers 100+ associate degrees and career certificates across four Omaha-area campuses, with a tuition rate near $90/credit-hour — among the lowest in the region. Express enrollment, evening cohorts, and on-campus childcare make MCC particularly accessible to working mothers. Call 402-457-2400.
402-457-2400 · 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111
Creighton is a private Jesuit university in midtown Omaha with strong professional schools — nursing, pharmacy, law, dentistry. The Magis Catholic Teacher Corps and the Office for Equity and Inclusion run scholarships and mentorship for women, especially first-generation and Pell-eligible students. Call 402-280-2700.
402-280-2700 · 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178