First Year Students

*Estimated college costs
2023-2024

Resident & Nonresident Fall Spring Annual
Tuition $2,880 $2,880 $5,760
Required Fees $1,260 $1,260 $2,520
Housing $2,554 $2,554 $5,108
Meal Plan $2,454 $2,454 $4,908
Books & Supplies $   480 $   480 $   960
       
Estimated Total Cost $9,628 $9,628 $19,256

*The actual cost and breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year may be reviewed at the One Stop webpage. Peru State's Net Price Calculator can also be an important tool in determining your total cost of attendance.


The estimated cost allows for tuition and fees (based on 30 hours each academic year), and double occupancy room and board. The estimated cost does not include miscellaneous personal expenses. For cost questions, contact the One Stop Office at onestop@peru.edu or 402-872-2228.

 

 

Bobcat Bound Scholarships


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.

Bobcat Bound (Levels 1 - 5)  
Award Amount:

Up to $8,500

 
Deadline: January 15, 2024  
Eligibility:
  1. High School Graduate
  2. Must be an admitted student to Peru State
  3. Minimum GPA 2.7
  4. 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.

  
Nebraska Career Scholarships
Award Amount:

Nebraska Career Scholarship
Deadline: Rolling Deadline
Eligibility:
  1. Majoring in Business, Education, Criminal Justice or Computer & Management Information Systems.
  2. Minimum ACT of 18, Minimum GPA 2.7
  3. Priority for Non-athlete
Board of Trustees Scholarship
Award Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Eligibility:
  1. Must be a Nebraska high school graduate or resident
  2. Be an admitted student to Peru State
  3. If you have taken the ACT, submit official score to Peru State (not required)
No Boundaries Scholarship
Award Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: January 15
Eligibility:
  1. Must be a non-resident of the state of Nebraska
  2. Be an admitted student to Peru State
  3. If you have taken the ACT, submit official score to Peru State (not required)

Cooperating Schools Scholarship
Award Amount: Half on-campus tuition waiver renewable for four years
Deadline: January 15
Eligibility:
  1. Eligible Schools for 2023-2024
  2. ACT score of 14 or higher
  3. GPA of 2.5 or higher
RHOP | Rural Health Opportunities Program
Award Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: December 1
Eligibility:
  1. RHOP requires separate application
  2. View Program Details
  3. Enrolled as a full time, on-campus student, 12 credit hours


Scholarships requiring separate applications are specified. All scholarships are subject to availability and are tuition waiver scholarships unless noted otherwise. These 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 and enroll in 12 or more credit hours each semester.

 

Invest in Success Awards

We know that high school GPA is a strong predictor of student success at Peru State College. Students that qualify are guaranteed a renewable tuition award in their admissions letter, by completing an application for admission and submission of an official high school transcript. The priority deadline for these awards is March 1.

Peru State College's 2023-2024

Invest in Success Awards for Freshman

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.

Special Peru State College Freshman Scholarships

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.
Art Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Description: Scholarships in the form of tuition waivers are available for students who major in art. Demonstrated ability and department needs determine award recipients and amounts. A portfolio is required. For additional information, view the program details.
Enrolled as a full time, on-campus student, 12 credit hours
Clements Band Scholarship Competition
Award Amount: $5,000 over a two year period ($1,250/semester). A second place award of $1,500 will also be given on a one-time basis.
Deadline: March 10
Eligibility:
  1. Competitive audition View Details
  2. 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
  3. Letter of recommendation from applicant’s music teacher or private instructor
  4. Letter from applicant expressing reasons for interest in this scholarship
  5. Enrolled as a full time, on-campus student, 12 credit hours
Music Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
Award Amount: Varies
Description: Music scholarships and tuition waivers are available to participants in the vocal and instrumental ensembles. Award amounts are determined by demonstrated ability, musicianship and department needs. For more information, please visit the Scholarships page.

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

 

Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Details: The Susan T. Buffett Foundation provides scholarships that can be used to cover expenses related to attending college (e.g. tuition and fees, housing, books). The amount of the scholarship varies by institution but is typically equal to the average cost of tuition and fees for a full-time student (15 credits) at that institution. For more details about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and access to the online application, visit www.buffettscholarships.org.


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Transfer Students

*Estimated college costs
2023-2024

 

Living On-Campus -- On Campus Courses Only

Resident & Nonresident Fall Spring Annual
Tuition $2,880 $2,880 $5,760
Required Fees $1,260 $1,260 $2,520
Housing $2,554 $2,554 $5,108
Meal Plan $2,454 $2,454 $4,908
Books & Supplies $   480 $   480 $   960
       
Estimated Total Cost $9,628 $9,628 $19,256


*These estimates of the Cost of Attendance match the estimates used by the Office of Financial Aid in student award letters. The actual cost and breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year may be reviewed at the One Stop webpage. Peru State's Net Price Calculator can also be an important tool in determining your total cost of attendance.

Commuting Students -- On Campus Courses Only

Resident &| Nonresident Fall Spring Annual
Tuition $2,880 $2,880 $5,760
Required Fees $1,080 $1,080 $2,160
Meal Plan - 130 meal block (optional) $1,229 $1,229 $2,458
Books & Supplies $   480 $   480 $   960
       
Estimated Total Cost $5,669 $5,669 $11,338

 

*These estimates of the Cost of Attendance match the estimates used by the Office of Financial Aid in student award letters. The actual cost and breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 school year may be reviewed at the One Stop webpage. Peru State's Net Price Calculator can also be an important tool in determining your total cost of attendance.

The estimated cost allows for tuition and fees (based on 30 hours each academic year, and an optional meal plan). The estimated cost does not include miscellaneous personal expenses. For cost questions, contact the One Stop Office at onestop@peru.edu or 402-872-2228

Renewable Transfer Scholarships

 

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:
  1. Must have completed 12+ college semester hours
  2. Must be admitted to Peru State College
  3. Awarding is based on Cumulative College GPA
  4. Priority deadline July 1 for Fall semester / December 1 for Spring semester
  5. Award is available for 2 years / 4 semesters
  6. Award is available to on-campus students only

Competitive Academic Scholarships


All scholarships are subject to availability and are tuition waiver scholarships, unless noted otherwise. Eligible candidates must be admitted to Peru State College, degree-seeking and enroll in 12 or more credit hours each semester. Some scholarships are not able to be combined with other awards, awards that can be combined are noted in eligibility. Scholarships requiring separate applications or materials are specified.

Nebraska Career Scholarships
Award Amount: Up to $6,500 per academic year
Deadline: Rolling Deadline
Eligibility:
  1. Majoring in Business, Education, Criminal Justice or Computer Management Information Systems
  2. Minimum ACT of 18
  3. Priority for Non-Athlete
  4. Live on campus or meet Independent Living Requirement through Residence Life housing

 

Phi Theta Kappa (ΦTK)
Award Amount: Full-tuition waiver for two years (On Campus rate, up to 18 credit hours per semester)
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility:
  1. Community college graduate
  2. Cumulative college GPA of 3.5
  3. Induction into Phi Theta Kappa
  4. Copy of Phi Theta Kappa membership card must accompany application materials
  5. Plan to begin studies in the Fall as a full time, on-campus student
  6. Must be admitted to Peru State College
  7. Must reside in on-campus housing.

 

Davis-Chambers Scholarship
Award Amount: $4,000 ($2,000/yr)
Deadline: February 3
Eligibility:
  1. Must be a Nebraska high school graduate
  2. Must be a Nebraska Community College transfer student
  3. Plan to begin studies in the Fall
  4. Completion of FAFSA
  5. Enrolled as a full time, on-campus student, 12 credit hours
  6. Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0
  7. Scholarship Application and full details

Special Peru State College Scholarships

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.
Art Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Description: Scholarships in the form of tuition waivers are available for students who major in art. Demonstrated ability and department needs determine award recipients and amounts. A portfolio is required. For additional information, view the program details.
Music Scholarships and Tuition Waivers
Award Amount: Varies
Description: Music scholarships and tuition waivers are available to participants in the vocal and instrumental ensembles. Award amounts are determined by demonstrated ability, musicianship and department needs. For more information, please visit the Scholarships page.

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

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Online Students

*Estimated college costs
2023-2024

Online Courses Only


No required fees with online classes

Online Classes Only Fall Spring Annual
1 Class $   927 $   927 $1,854
2 Classes $1,854 $1,854 $3,708
3 Classes $2,781 $2,781 $5,562
4 Classes $3,708 $3,708 $7,416
5 Classes $4,635 $4,635 $9,270
       
Estimated Total Cost $4,635 $4,635 $9,270


*These estimates of the Cost of Attendance match the estimates used by the Office of Financial Aid in student award letters. The actual cost and breakdown of tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year may be reviewed at the One Stop webpage. Peru State's Net Price Calculator can also be an important tool in determining your total cost of attendance.

The estimated cost allows for tuition only (based on 30 credit hours for the academic year). Tuition is based on the online estimated rate of $309 per credit hour.

Outside Scholarship Opportunities

Susan T. Buffett Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Details: The Susan T. Buffett Foundation provides scholarships that can be used to cover expenses related to attending college (e.g. tuition and fees, housing, books). The amount of the scholarship varies by institution but is typically equal to the average cost of tuition and fees for a full-time student (15 credits) at that institution. For more details about the scholarship, eligibility requirements and access to the online application, visit www.buffettscholarships.org.

 


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