Associated Press - November 20, 2009 2:25 PM ET

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Metropolitan Community College has sued Nebraska's five other community colleges in an effort to collect millions in state aid dollars.

The lawsuit, filed Friday in Lancaster County District Court, says Metro lost more than $10.8 million because of the state's miscalculations and the other colleges' misrepresentations.

Nebraska Community College Association Director Dennis Baack (BOCK) said Friday he hadn't seen the lawsuit. But he expressed disappointment, saying a lawsuit will use money better spent on education.

Omaha-based Metro was kicked out of the association earlier this year for not paying its full dues for the year. Metro officials said a portion was withheld to protest what they believed was unfair treatment by other colleges in the association.

On the Net:

Metro Community College: http://www.mccneb.edu/

Nebraska Community College Association: http://www.ncca.state.ne.us/

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