Transfer Cost & Aid
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) |
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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 |
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| 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: |
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| Davis-Chambers Scholarship | |
| Award Amount: | $4,000 ($2,000/yr) |
| Deadline: | February 3 |
| Eligibility: |
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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. |
ScholarshipQuest from EducationQuest
Free database contains over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships.
FastWeb
Sallie Mae
Scholarships.com
CollegeBoard
Scholarship Junkies