Scholarship Opportunity

Access College Early (ACE) Scholarship

Offered by Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

The Access College Early Scholarship pays tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Nebraska high school students with financial need who take college courses through dual-enrollment or early-enrollment programs.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Student

AI Use Policy

No AI policy is stated

No scholarship-specific generative AI policy is stated on the official ACE program materials.

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Fall Term

OpensAugust 1, 2026
DeadlineDecember 15, 2026

Winter Term

OpensNovember 1, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027

Spring Term

OpensNovember 15, 2026
DeadlineMay 15, 2027

Summer Term

OpensApril 1, 2027
DeadlineJuly 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be enrolled in high school when applying.
  • Take an eligible college course for a grade through a participating Nebraska college or university.
  • Meet the program's financial-need, hardship, or designated Career Education eligibility requirements.
  • Meet applicable lawful-status requirements under Nebraska law.

Requirements

  • Complete the online ACE Student Application.
  • Provide required documentation establishing financial eligibility or qualifying hardship.
  • Submit a separate term-based application when taking courses in multiple terms.
  • Meet all current ACE program requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that the college course and institution participate in ACE.
  2. 2Create or access the student's ACE application account.
  3. 3Complete the application for the appropriate academic term.
  4. 4Provide required eligibility documentation.
  5. 5Submit as early as possible because awards are subject to available funding.