{"id":32583,"date":"2022-04-13T14:32:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T20:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=32583"},"modified":"2022-04-13T15:57:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T21:57:15","slug":"career-scholarship-program-codified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=32583","title":{"rendered":"Career scholarship program codified"},"content":{"rendered":"

An existing state scholarship program for postsecondary students enrolled in programs that lead to jobs in certain high-demand fields was codified in state law April 12.<\/p>\n

\"Sen.
Sen. Raymond Aguilar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under LB902, introduced by Sen. Raymond Aguilar of Grand Island, students who achieve a minimum score on a standard college admission test and enroll in an eligible program of study at the University of Nebraska, Nebraska state colleges, community colleges or private postsecondary institutions will receive a Nebraska Career Scholarship.<\/p>\n

The amount of each scholarship varies from $5,000 to $25,000 per year depending on the institution. A scholarship will be renewed automatically each year if the recipient remains enrolled in good standing in the eligible program of study for which it was awarded.<\/p>\n

Eligible programs include health care, computer information systems, engineering and those in a skilled trade or identified shortage area.<\/p>\n

Beginning in academic year 2024-25, the state Department of Economic Development, in collaboration with each institution\u2019s governing body, will designate eligible programs of study based on periodic reviews of Nebraska\u2019s workforce needs.<\/p>\n

To qualify for a scholarship, a student must be a first-time freshman or a transfer student. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, required tools and equipment, room and board.<\/p>\n

LB902 requires each scholarship recipient to register with the appropriate campus office to obtain a Nebraska-based internship, apprenticeship, clinical position or employment in a field related to their program of study before they graduate.<\/p>\n

Finally, each institution\u2019s governing body must submit an annual report on scholarship recipients and eligible programs of study to the Legislature and the governor.<\/p>\n

Senators voted 48-0 to pass LB902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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