# Door to College (DTC) Scholarship Program

> Up to $5,000 from Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/door-to-college-dtc-scholarship-program
- Provider: Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (State)
- Award: Up to $5,000, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ne
- Official page: https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/door-college-dtc-scholarship-program
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

This state-funded program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students in Nebraska who have a history with a Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center. Eligible applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school program at one of these centers, or earned a high school equivalency diploma after being discharged. Recipients must be Nebraska residents enrolled at a participating college or university within the state. To qualify, students must authorize the state department of health and human services to verify their previous status and submit federal financial aid forms. Funding supports educational expenses for both incoming first-year students meeting admission standards and returning students who maintain their institution's academic performance requirements. The program is administered through the financial aid offices of participating Nebraska postsecondary institutions.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: NE
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must have graduated high school or received a GED from or after being discharged from a Nebraska Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center (YRTC). Must authorize verification of YRTC status. Must be domiciled in Nebraska and enrolled at an eligible in-state postsecondary institution.

## How to apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit the physical Door to College student application directly to the financial aid office of the participating Nebraska college or university you plan to attend.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.