Lincoln Tech’s First Responder Scholarship takes $500 off tuition for emergency responders and their family members, and the page says you have to enroll by 12/31. You apply by sending a scholarship form to the financial aid department at the campus you’re attending.
Lincoln Tech runs hands-on career training, and the page carries the tagline Real World Training for a Hands-On Career. The request-info form on the scholarship page lists programs like Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, HVAC, Welding Technology, Heavy Equipment, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing. If you’re a firefighter or paramedic who’s been eyeing a second trade for after the job, the list gives you a sense of what’s on offer.
How To Get The Lincoln Tech First Responder Discount
- Complete the application process to enroll. The page lists this first.
- Fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Enroll in the program of your choice by 12/31. The page prints that as the enrollment deadline.
- Submit the Lincoln First Responder Scholarship application to the financial aid department at your campus.
The application is linked from the scholarship page. It’s worth opening before you pick a campus, because of what the page says about availability.
Who Qualifies, In The School’s Words
The page speaks to emergency responders and says the scholarship gives them and their family members a chance to keep learning. It doesn’t list job titles, and it doesn’t say which relatives count. If you’re a dispatcher, a corrections officer, a volunteer or a retiree, the page doesn’t tell you whether you’re in, so ask your campus admissions office before you plan around the $500.
What The Scholarship Covers And What The Page Leaves Open
The award is $500 toward tuition, and the page says it applies at Lincoln Tech schools around the country. A footnote adds that scholarship availability varies by campus and tells you to refer to the application itself for eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations. In other words, the page doesn’t say which programs are excluded or whether any campus doesn’t offer the award.
The scholarships overview page says the same thing from the other side: scholarships and grants vary in availability by campus and program, and it suggests contacting your local Lincoln campus for a complete list. A phone call to financial aid at the campus you’re considering will settle it faster than guessing.
Before You Enroll
The 12/31 date is an enrollment deadline, so you need to be enrolled by that day. The page doesn’t print class start dates or say what happens if you enroll after it. If you’re working around a rotating shift schedule, ask admissions which start dates fit and whether the scholarship still applies to that one.
Q&A
Q: How much is the Lincoln Tech first responder scholarship?
A: The page says an award of $500 toward tuition.
Q: Can my spouse or kids use it?
A: The page says the scholarship gives emergency responders and their family members the chance to continue their education. It doesn’t say which relatives are covered, so ask financial aid.
Q: Is there a deadline?
A: The page says to enroll in the program of your choice by 12/31.
Q: Does every campus offer it?
A: Not necessarily. The page says scholarship availability varies by campus.
Q: Do I need to fill out the FAFSA?
A: Yes, the page lists the FAFSA as one of the steps.
Q: Is there an online school that gives first responders a break?
A: Our Liberty University page covers one.
More Information:
Lincoln Tech can change the scholarship terms, so read its page before you apply. For more ways to save, browse our money discounts. You can also see it alongside other options in How First Responders Can Save Thousands on College Tuition: The Best Schools Offering Tuition Discounts.
