University of Nebraska - KearneyTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$25,358

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Tuition & Fees :
$8,060
Room & Board :
$11,406
Books & Supplies :
$750
Other Expenses :
$5,142
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Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
August 30
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 002551Free
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
745 (88.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
538 (72.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
534 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
195 (36.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
79%
Average Award
$14,328
Need-Based Gift
Received by 519 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,388
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 291 (54.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,384
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 98 (18.4%) of aid recipients
215 (25.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,753
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
2,879 (79.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
2,258 (78.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,227 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
561 (25.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
69%
Average Award
$13,334
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,076 (93.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,113
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,283 (57.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,973
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 273 (12.3%) of aid recipients
856(23.5%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $7,522
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
53%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$19,692
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Leadership
Memberships
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
First-Generation College Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Out-of-State Students
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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