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Education resources for fathers include financial aid, adult education, workforce training, and college programs with on-site childcare. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the gateway to Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and state aid. Pell Grants provide up to approximately $7,000 per year to low-income students and don't require repayment. GED and HiSET programs operate in every state through adult education providers, often free. Community colleges offer lower-cost two-year degrees and certificate programs in high-demand trades. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds training for eligible adults and dislocated workers. For fathers returning to school, on-campus childcare (often subsidized through the CCAMPIS grant), emergency aid funds, and single-parent scholarships make enrollment feasible. This directory covers state FAFSA offices, community colleges, adult education programs, and single-dad scholarships.
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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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Nebraska's largest community college system with multiple campuses across the Omaha metro offering affordable certificate, associate degree, and transfer programs, plus workforce training. Fathers can apply online or at the North 30th Street campus weekdays. Bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information to enrollment. Federal Pell Grants, state aid, and employer tuition programs often cover significant portions of the per-credit tuition.
402-457-2400 · 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college serving 25 central Nebraska counties with career and transfer programs at its Grand Island, Hastings, and Columbus campuses. The Grand Island location on Highway 34 handles enrollment weekdays. Fathers can bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information for registration. Pell Grants, state aid, and payment plans help cover tuition; career services can help identify programs aligned with central Nebraska's job market.
308-398-4222 · 3134 W Hwy 34, Grand Island, NE 68802 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college based in Sidney with branch campuses serving the Nebraska panhandle, offering affordable associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs. The College Drive main campus enrollment office runs weekdays. Fathers should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information when registering. Pell Grant, state aid, and payment plans help reduce costs; advisors can help match programs to western Nebraska industry demand.
308-635-3606 · 371 College Dr, Sidney, NE 69162 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
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 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Metropolitan state university with flexible day, evening, weekend, and online course options well-suited to working adults and fathers balancing family and school. The Dodge Street campus handles admissions and financial aid weekdays. Bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information to enrollment appointments. In-state tuition plus federal and state aid make UNO among the most affordable four-year options in the Omaha metro.
402-554-2800 · 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Four-year public university in central Nebraska offering undergraduate and graduate programs with competitive in-state tuition. The West 25th Street campus handles admissions and financial aid during weekday business hours. Fathers returning to school should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information to enrollment. Federal Pell Grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships can make the cost of attendance manageable for qualifying students.
308-865-8441 · 905 W 25th St, Kearney, NE 68849 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college serving 18 counties in west central Nebraska with certificate, associate, and transfer programs from its North Platte Halligan Drive campus and branch sites. Enrollment office open weekdays. Fathers should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information to register. Pell Grants, state aid, and payment plans help cover per-credit tuition; advisors can match programs to western Nebraska job market demand.
308-535-3600 · 1101 Halligan Dr, North Platte, NE 69101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Community college serving 20 northeast Nebraska counties with career, technical, and transfer programs from its East Benjamin Avenue main campus in Norfolk and branch sites. Enrollment runs weekdays. Fathers should bring photo ID, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information when registering. Pell Grants, state aid, and payment plans help manage tuition; advisors can help align programs like agriculture and nursing with regional workforce demand.
402-371-2020 · 801 E Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Tribally-controlled community college serving the Omaha and Santee Sioux Tribes and Native American students more broadly from its Macy and Santee campuses. The Highway 75 main campus in Macy handles enrollment weekdays. Fathers can bring photo ID, tribal enrollment documentation if applicable, prior transcripts, and FAFSA information. Tribal, federal, and state aid often cover tuition for eligible students; cultural and academic supports are integrated.
402-494-2311 · 1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE 68039 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Federal need-based grant for low-income undergraduate students administered through the FAFSA and disbursed directly by participating colleges. Nebraska fathers pursuing a first bachelor's degree can apply each year through studentaid.gov using their tax information. The grant does not have to be repaid. File the FAFSA early and keep photo ID, Social Security number, and federal tax return handy to speed completion of the online application.
800-433-3243 · 24/7 online · Visit Website