Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid2@unl.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002565 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
4,105 (88.7%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,510 (61.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,503 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
513 (20.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
79%
Average Award
$18,668
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,472 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,938
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,439 (57.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,608
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 304 (12.1%) of aid recipients
1,677 (36.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,516
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
12,288 (66.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
7,983 (65.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
7,940 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,410 (17.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Award
$17,553
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,733 (97.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,627
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 4,099 (51.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,694
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 817 (10.3%) of aid recipients
357(1.9%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $8,172
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
46%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$23,870
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
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Military Science
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Dance
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Cheerleading/Drum Major
Community Service
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Out-of-State Students
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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