Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Partnership

Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

Clarkson College is pleased to have Omaha Public Schools as a member of our Community Partnerships program. As the largest school district in Nebraska serving a diverse community of about 52,000 students, Clarkson College is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity to OPS employees, spouses, their dependent children as well as OPS graduates from 2023 and beyond seeking a career or advanced education in health care.

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Benefits

Omaha Public Schools—OPS employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children (23 years old or younger) are eligible for a Community Scholarship:
- Associates degree — Approximately $14,000 over two years*
- Bachelor's degree — Approximately $28,000 over four years*
- Master’s degree — Approximately $12,000 over three years*
- Doctoral degree — Approximately $15,000 over three years*
All applicants who meet admissions qualifications and are seeking enrollment in our online programs will be accepted. Due to space limitations, preference will be given to applicants enrolling in our on-campus programs through additional points on their application.
Participants are eligible to apply for Clarkson College academic scholarships and Financial Aid. Learn more.

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*All scholarship estimates listed above are calculated at the maximum lifetime amount of each. These estimates may may or may not be reflective of your actual scholarship offering and may vary according to enrollment status as well as program of study. This scholarship award is in addition to your financial aid award package. For questions about your eligibility, please email Financial Aid at [email protected].

Scholarships are renewable for up to two years for an associate’s degree and four years for a bachelor’s degree, provided satisfactory academic progress and good standing are maintained, as outlined by Clarkson College policies. Awards are applied to tuition only. The Clarkson College Commitment to Excellence Scholarship, Founders’ Scholarship, and Community Scholarship may not be used in conjunction.