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State commission overseeing postsecondary education policy and administering the Nebraska Opportunity Grant, a state need-based grant for low-income Nebraska students. The North 8th Street office in Lincoln answers inquiries weekdays. Fathers returning to school can review financial aid resources, scholarship listings, and planning guides on the commission's website. Apply for aid through FAFSA first; state grants follow that application.
402-471-2847 · 140 N 8th St #300, Lincoln, NE 68508
Community college serving 15 southeast Nebraska counties with affordable career and technical programs, associate degrees, and transfer pathways from its Lincoln O Street campus and branch locations. Enrollment office open weekdays for walk-ins. Fathers should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information. Pell Grant, state aid, and payment plans available; career counselors can help match programs to local workforce demand.
402-471-3333 · 8800 O St, Lincoln, NE 68520
Nebraska's flagship public research university offering hundreds of undergraduate and graduate programs, including evening, online, and adult learner pathways. The main campus at 14th and R Streets handles admissions and financial aid weekdays. Fathers returning to school should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information. Federal, state, and institutional aid can substantially reduce in-state tuition for income-eligible students.
402-472-7211 · 14th & R St, Lincoln, NE 68588