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 December 15
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
3,729 (83.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,346 (62.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,343 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
423 (18.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
66%
Average Award
$16,189
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,202 (51.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,222
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,130 (48.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,142
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,634 (69.7%) of aid recipients
595 (13.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,811
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
12,778 (66.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
9,290 (72.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
9,147 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,348 (14.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Award
$15,087
Need-Based Gift
Received by 5,678 (62.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,955
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 5,070 (55.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,850
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 5,183 (56.7%) of aid recipients
2,429(12.6%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,273
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
44%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,351
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University 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
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
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,736
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