NEBRASKA EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY

Every child deserves access to a learning environment where they feel safe, engaged and empowered
to imagine all the possibilities for their future – regardless of their financial situation or zip code.

Student eligibility for Nebraska’s school choice program has expanded!

Under LB1402, an eligible student is

Entering Kindergarten or 9th grade in a qualified nonpublic school or entering the first grade level offered by a qualified nonpublic school; or
Transferring from a public school to a qualified nonpublic school, entering any grade K-12 in a qualified nonpublic school; or
A child of active duty military transferring from out of state, entering any grade K-12 in a qualified nonpublic school; or
Currently enrolled in a qualified nonpublic school and a member of a family whose household income is at or below 213% of the federal poverty level.

Read about how an eligible student qualifies for a scholarship below: