NebraskaLand University is scheduled to begin the first session on Monday, October 6, 2014 in the Husker Room on the third floor of the NebraskaLand National Bank, 1400 South Dewey. The session begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.  Nearly 50 students applied and a total of 31 students were accepted to participate in the program this year.  President and CEO, Mike Jacobson, will kick off the session with a welcome message and introduction.

NebraskaLand University is a six course financial literacy program designed to educate students on budgeting, savings, credit, loans, career development, identity theft protection and more.  The curriculum uses a combination of established financial literacy materials and unique lessons plans created and instructed by Senior and Executive Officers at NebraskaLand National Bank.

Each student is required to complete four of the six classes in order to graduate and receive a $250.00 scholarship.  Students must also complete projects and homework as assigned as well as an essay.  Essays will be reviewed and judged by a Bank committee.  One student will be the recipient of an additional $1,000.00 scholarship based on essay criteria.  Students receive invaluable financial lessons as well as career development and wealth building knowledge.