STUDENT RESOURCES
Your next step doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s.
Whether you’re considering college, military service, a skilled trade, an apprenticeship, or you’re still figuring out what’s next, we’ve gathered resources to help you explore your options and make informed decisions.
These are helpful external resources offered by other organizations — they are not Butterfly Scholars programs. Our program is Cap & Gown Assistance.
College / Financial Aid
FAFSA & FINANCIAL AID
What FAFSA is
FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing it can help determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college, career school, or trade school — including grants, work-study opportunities, and federal student loans.
Why it matters
States, schools, and some other financial-aid providers may also use your FAFSA information when deciding eligibility for their own assistance.
COMPLETING THE FAFSA IS FREE.
Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This section will hold scholarship opportunities you can explore to help pay for college, career training, certification programs, and other education after high school. We’re building the directory now — check back soon.
Military
EXPLORE MILITARY SERVICE
Military service is one of several possible pathways after high school. It can provide opportunities to develop job skills, pursue education, earn benefits, gain professional experience, and serve in a wide variety of career fields. It is not the right choice for every student — research the requirements, commitments, benefits, career fields, and differences among the services before making a decision.
U.S. AIR FORCE
Explore Air Force Opportunities →U.S. ARMY
Explore Army Opportunities →U.S. NAVY
Explore Navy Opportunities →U.S. MARINE CORPS
Explore Marine Corps Opportunities →U.S. COAST GUARD
Explore Coast Guard Opportunities →U.S. SPACE FORCE
Explore Space Force Opportunities →Explore. Ask questions. Compare your options. Understand the commitment before making your decision.
Trades & Apprenticeships
TRADES + APPRENTICESHIPS
A four-year university is not the only pathway to a successful career. Skilled trades, technical education, certifications, and apprenticeships lead to strong, in-demand careers.
Apprenticeships can combine classroom and technical instruction with paid, supervised on-the-job learning — so you build skills while earning wages.
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Welding
- Construction
- Automotive / Diesel Technology
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Technology
- Logistics
- Other skilled and technical careers
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE — SKILLED TRADES & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Explore skilled trades, technical programs, certificates, apprenticeships, and career education available right here in the Omaha area.
Explore MCC Programs →NEBRASKA REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS
Learn about registered apprenticeship opportunities and earn-while-you-learn pathways available across Nebraska.
Explore Nebraska Apprenticeships →There is more than one way forward.
Learn your options before choosing yours.