Types of Aid
The Many Ways to Fund Your Education
We don’t want anything to stand in the way of you getting a Hastings College education, which is why we ensure there are many ways to help you pay for it, including scholarships, grants and loans.
We even offer aid based on the type of student you are, such as a first-year student (below), transfer student or 22+ learner. You may also be able to earn money throughout through the many work-study opportunities on campus.
Scholarships
Hastings College awards numerous scholarships based on academic merit, athletic or activity area, and others based on a variety qualifications. Scholarships, of course, do not need to be repaid — and many are renewable if you remain in good standing.
Selective Scholarships
Presidential Scholars
The Presidential Scholars program is for students looking to become leaders and advocates for the College and their communities. This program provides a $33,000 standalone scholarship and a first-year experience that integrates academic exploration, service, leadership and professional development.
Details to come.
Jackson Scholars
The Jackson Scholars program is for aspiring artists to develop their skills and careers. The program, housed in the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center, offers a scholarship that covers 100% of tuition, general fees, room and meals for four years. Scholars also receive an enrichment fund for professional development.
Scott Scholars
The Scott Scholars Program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for Nebraska and beyond. The program targets high achieving students pursuing studies in science- and business-related disciplines. It includes a renewable scholarship that covers 100% of tuition, fees, room and meals, plus annual enrichment funding.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded automatically and are based on your high school GPA.
Additional Scholarship Awards
In addition to the renewable Academic Awards, all students are eligible for a “plus one” or academic department scholarship.
- Plus One / Talent (music, art, theatre, athletics, media, speech, ASPIRE, Service and Community Engagement, etc.)
- Department Scholarships
Access Scholarships
- Path to HC – covers 100% of tuition for Pell-eligible first-year students from Nebraska and Colorado
- TeamMates member – one full-tuition scholarship awarded annually
Grants »
A financial aid award for deserving students based on certain criteria. This funding, like a scholarship, does not have to be repaid. There are several types of grants available, including needs-based, legacy and federal.
Loans »
Loans are available for many students and their parents and can be an important component of completing an education. This type of aid does need to be repaid, and the amount you are eligible to receive is based on information from your FAFSA and takes into consideration any scholarship and grant aid you also qualify for. You’ll be notified what loans you are eligible to receive in your Hastings College award letter.
Types of loans available include federal and private loans, with some federal loans being subsidized while you are in school.
Veterans Benefits »
Hastings College welcomes veterans to our campus! All of our undergraduate programs are approved for students admitted to Hastings College and eligible for a GI Bill. To learn more click here.
Outside Scholarships
Many Hastings College students qualify for scholarships that are from entities outside of the federal or state governments or Hastings College. Primary sources include (but are not limited to): a student’s high school, local business, churches, charitable foundations, etc. These scholarships are sometimes renewable.
We encourage our students to seek out additional scholarship opportunities!