Nebraska Opportunity Grant

The Nebraska Opportunity Grant is the state's primary need-based grant for Nebraska residents attending an eligible Nebraska college, university, or community college. Eligibility and award size are set by financial need, calculated from the Student Aid Index on the FAFSA; the average award was about $1,823 per recipient in 2024-25, going to over 13,000 students statewide. There is no separate state application — students file the FAFSA and are considered automatically through their chosen Nebraska school's financial aid office.

Eligibility

DemographicsNebraska residency required; must attend an eligible Nebraska postsecondary institution.

Applying

Average award was about $1,823 in 2024-25; based on FAFSA-determined financial need and varies by school.