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1800 Syracuse Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Norfolk

Educational funding for Tribal members.

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6805 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Iowa Student Loan

Provides help for students and parents to obtain the financial resources needed to fund post-secondary education. Iowa students can take advantage of Iowa Student Loan’s interest rate and fee reductions on Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Plus Loans, Federal Grad Plus Loans as well as private loans including the Partnership Loan.

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Hawkeye Center, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701-8015

Hawkeye Community College

This program provides needs-based tuition assistance for approved short-term continuing education training programs for in-demand occupations. Since non-credit programs are not eligible for federal financial aid, this program is designed to bridge the funding gap for individuals that meet program and income guidelines to complete short-term training programs. The following short-term, high-demand career training programs are approved for Gap Tuition Assistance:
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate
  • Certified Professional Medical Coder
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CNC Machining
  • Construction Equipment Operator
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Introduction to Construction Trades
  • Patient Access and Front Desk
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Production Welding
Tuition assistance for this program is based on financial need and the ability to complete a program and gain full-time employment. If participants receive food assistance, they may qualify to participate in free training. The program was developed to help individuals learn skills for in-demand jobs that pay a higher wage.

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1608 305th Street, Tama, IA 52339

Meskwaki Higher Education Program

Offers funding for any course of study that leads to an Associates (AA,AS), Bachelor's (BA,BS), or a graduate degree (Masters or Doctorate).

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Rockbrook Village, 11031 Elm Street, Omaha, NE 68144

EducationQuest Foundation - Omaha

Resources that help students and parents research colleges, explore career options, find scholarship resources, and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  All services are free and most are by appointment to provide families with one-on-one assistance. Students and parents also learn about college planning and financial aid through webinars, college fairs, and financial aid programs. See our events calendar for programs. Creates college planning materials and distributes them to students and parents across the state.

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7837 Chicago Plaza, Omaha, NE 68114

Children's Scholarship Fund of Omaha

Partial tuition K-8 private school scholarships for financially qualified families.  Maximum scholarship amount is $1,750 per year, per child.

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3928 12th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

YouthHope Moline Center

Offers scholarships to help low-income youth go to college or trade school each year.

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103 5th Avenue, Durant, IA 52747

Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland

Offers post-secondary scholarships to eligible students with hemophilia or related bleeding disorders.

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801 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation

Provides college scholarships to students who have lost a parent or legal guardian to homicide.

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Address Confidential, Omaha, NE 68132

Nebraska Foundation for Visually Impaired Children

Provides assistive technology for blind or visually impaired students to use in their homes.

Makes annual award to Nebraska teacher of the blind and visually impaired.

Offers a scholarship to graduating senior high school students.

Sponsors annual Christmas Party for blind and visually impaired children.

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405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Tri-County Opportunities Council

Provides eligible customers with a scholarship for post-secondary education at an accredited Institution.

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10101 South Roberts Road, Suite 205, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:

- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.

- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.

- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.

- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.

- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.

- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.

- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.

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1221 Myrtle Street, Davenport, IA 52804

Friendly House

Educational scholarships awarded to Davenport High School graduating students.

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2206 South 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703

AMVETS Department of Illinois

Offers programs to support Veterans and their families, including grants, scholarships, and awards and honors.

Collects used items to sell, with a truck to pick up donations from a home or other setting. Also offers trailer sites for donation drop off.

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203 East Stolley Park Road, Suite A, Grand Island, NE 68801

American Job Center - Grand Island

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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5701 South 85th Circle, Omaha, NE 68127

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Ralston Administrative Offices

Educational funding for Tribal members.

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1004 Farnam Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68102

Partnership 4 Kids

Offers mentoring, goal achievement, financial aid support, last dollar in scholarships and college-bound programming to youth from Omaha’s under-resourced communities, providing these students with a continuum of support from pre-kindergarten to careers.

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1300 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

EducationQuest Foundation - Lincoln

Need-based Scholarship Program - Provides approximately $1.55 million in scholarship funding each year to Nebraska’s nonprofit public and private colleges. The colleges then award the funds to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, which may include middle-income as well as low-income students. Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program - Students who face significant obstacles to higher education are the target of this need-based, renewable scholarship program which provides approximately $100,000 in scholarships each year. Applicants are referred to the program by community agencies and colleges statewide. College Access Grants Program - Provides funding for Nebraska high schools that seek to develop or enhance college access activities within their school. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Nebraska students going to college. Every two years, EducationQuest provides grants to approximately 15 high schools and commits funding to each school for four years. Funding amounts depend on the high school’s enrollment.

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105 East Norfolk Avenue, Suite 120, Norfolk, NE 68701

Norfolk Job Center

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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500 West Monroe, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62704

Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Springfield Office

Helps students and families navigate education after high school, including post secondary education planning, career planning, college applications, and the financial aid process.

Free ISAC resources include:

- ISAC Student Portal: Provides free online tools to help with college and scholarship search, financial aid planning, money management, and career and job searches.

- ISACorps: ISAC's statewide near-peer mentors are recent college graduates who are expertly trained to provide students and families with free assistance with the college planning and financial aid process, including assistance finding scholarships and grants, as well as help completing college and financial aid applications.

- ISAC College Q&A: A free text messaging service allowing students and families to text questions about college planning and financial aid to ISAC experts.

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2706 Second Avenue, Suite B, Kearney, NE 68847

EducationQuest Foundation - Kearney

Need-based Scholarship Program - Provides approximately $1.55 million in scholarship funding each year to Nebraska’s nonprofit public and private colleges. The colleges then award the funds to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, which may include middle-income as well as low-income students. Reaching Your Potential Scholarship Program - Students who face significant obstacles to higher education are the target of this need-based, renewable scholarship program which provides approximately $100,000 in scholarships each year. Applicants are referred to the program by community agencies and colleges statewide. College Access Grants Program - Provides funding for Nebraska high schools that seek to develop or enhance college access activities within their school. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Nebraska students going to college. Every two years, EducationQuest provides grants to approximately 15 high schools and commits funding to each school for four years. Funding amounts depend on the high school’s enrollment.

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1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Suite 3, Lexington, NE 68850

Lexington Job Center

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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1 Commercial Drive, Suite 2, Hanover, IL 61041

NW Illinois Economic Development

Offers three scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are entrepreneurial and want to start a business or pursue a career in business.

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855 South Dubuque Street, Suite 202B, Iowa City, IA 52240

Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area

Provides scholarships to children who reside in Johnson County, Iowa and who will be 0-5 by September 15, 2024 but will not be entering kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year. The maximum scholarship amount is 80% of private pay tuition rates for infants/toddlers OR $500 per month and $6,000 per year for preschoolers.

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125 Sixth Street, Sioux City, IA 51103

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska - Sioux City

Educational funding for Tribal members.

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