At Peru State College, we understand that pursuing higher education is a significant investment. That's why we're here to demystify financial aid and help you navigate the path to achieving your educational goals. What is Financial Aid?
In simple terms, financial aid is your lifeline to affording college. It's the helping hand that bridges the gap between your aspirations and the associated costs of your education. Tailored Support for Your Journey Financial aid isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.
At Peru State College we offer a diverse array of support options crafted to fit your unique circumstances. Your income, academic achievements, and family background all play a role in determining the aid you're eligible for.
Competitive scholarships are subject to availability and are tuition waiver scholarships unless noted otherwise. Competitive scholarships cannot be combined and are available to freshmen who enroll for the fall semester immediately completing high school. Eligible candidates must be degree-seeking, reside in on-campus housing and enroll in 12 or more credit hours each semester.
Scholarship Opportunities
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Award Amount: Up to $8,500
Deadline: January 15, 2024 Eligibility: - High School Graduate
- Must be an admitted student to Peru State
- Minimum GPA 2.7
- Non-athlete
LEVEL
AMOUNT
GPA
Benefits
Academic Excellence, Career Scholarship, or RHOP
$8,500
3.85
Full Tuition and partial room
Outstanding Scholar
$7,500
3.7
Full Tuition and partial room
Board of Trustee
$5,800
3.6
Full Tuition
President
$4,400
3.5
Partial Tuition
Dean
$3,000
3.20
Partial Tuition
TJ Majors
$2,000
2.70
Partial Tuition
*Peru State is test optional, but submission of test scores is encouraged to enhance your profile for scholarship review.
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The State of Nebraska is calling all future Business, Education, Criminal Justice or Computer and Management Information Systems (CMIS) majors! Inquire now about the Nebraska Career Scholarships at Peru State. The Nebraska Career Scholarships are available in limited quantities, so don’t miss the award deadline.
Award Amount: Nebraska Career Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling Deadline Eligibility: - Majoring in Business, Education, Criminal Justice or Computer & Management Information Systems.
- Minimum ACT of 18, Minimum GPA 2.7
- Priority for Non-athlete
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Award Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: January 15 Eligibility: - Must be a Nebraska high school graduate or resident
- Be an admitted student to Peru State
- If you have taken the ACT, submit official score to Peru State (not required)
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Award Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: January 15 Eligibility: - Must be a non-resident of the state of Nebraska
- Be an admitted student to Peru State
- If you have taken the ACT, submit official score to Peru State (not required)
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Award Amount: Half on-campus tuition waiver renewable for four years Deadline: January 15 Eligibility: - Eligible Schools for 2023-2024
- ACT score of 14 or higher
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
See If Your School Qualifies!
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Award Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: December 1 Eligibility: - Apply for Admissions
- Complete the RHOP application
- Click here for more program Details
- Enrolled as a full time, on-campus student, 12 credit hours
For more information check out the full RHOP page!
Athletics Funding and Scholarships
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Scholarship GPA/4.0 Award Chancellors 3.85 $10,000 ($2,500/yr) Presidents 3.5 $9,000 ($2,250/yr) Deans 3.2 $8,000 ($2,000/yr) TJ Majors 2.7 $7,000 ($1,750/yr) To claim award, students must be enrolled as a full time, on-campus student.
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Athletic Scholarships Award Amount: Coach's Discretion Description: Peru State College athletic teams offer scholarships in the form of tuition and room waivers to program participants for each of the eight athletic teams as well as cheerleading. Interested student athletes should contact the head coach for the sport of interest at 402-872-2350 or athletics@peru.edu.
Transfer Students
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Scholarship Cumulative GPA/4.0 Award Chancellors Transfer 3.75 $3,000 ($1,500/yr) Presidents Transfer 3.5 $2,400 ($1,200/yr) Deans Transfer 3.25 $2,000 ($1,000/yr) TJ Majors Transfer 2.5 $1,000 ($500/yr) Eligibility: - Must have completed 12+ college semester hours
- Must be admitted to Peru State College
- Awarding is based on Cumulative College GPA
- Priority deadline July 1 for Fall semester / December 1 for Spring semester
- Award is available for 2 years / 4 semesters
- Award is available to on-campus students only
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