COLLEGE BOUND NEBRASKA
This means you will pay no tuition at the University of Nebraska campuses (UNL/UNK/UNO) if you qualify for a federal Pell grant or have a EFC (expected family contribution on the FAFSA) of $5,000 or less. If you just miss Pell grant eligibility there may also be assistance. The guideline is a typical family of four with one student in college and an annual family income of $50,000 or less may qualify. Your FAFSA must be on file by April 1.
NEBRASKA STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM ADVANTAGE
A similar program with free tuition at the state colleges for students who qualify for a Pell grant. Your FAFSA must be filed by June 1.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION The Student Guide - This government publication is one of the best, most concise and well organized explanations of the financial aid process anywhere. Check it out to find out the answers to all your financial aid questions!
FSA ID - Before you can apply for financial aid online, you need to register for a FAFSA ID for you and your parents. This serves as you electronic signature when you fill out the FAFSA online.
Seniors: If you plan to start college in the fall of 2019, you and your parents need to submit a FAFSA between January 1 and March 1, 2019 for optimum results.
Education Quest - They provide this superb local website. If you have any questions about financial aid, this is the place to start. Call to ask questions or a person can make an appointment for FAFSA help.
State of Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs Education Assistance Program - This program assists with the costs of tuition related to a college education. For more information go to: www.vets.state.ne.us
Midwest Student Exchange Program
If you are interested in attending schools in states surrounding Nebraska, be sure to check out this program to save money!
Selective Service Registration
In order to receive any government backed loans, all 18 year old males must register with the selective service. Might as well do it now!
This means you will pay no tuition at the University of Nebraska campuses (UNL/UNK/UNO) if you qualify for a federal Pell grant or have a EFC (expected family contribution on the FAFSA) of $5,000 or less. If you just miss Pell grant eligibility there may also be assistance. The guideline is a typical family of four with one student in college and an annual family income of $50,000 or less may qualify. Your FAFSA must be on file by April 1.
NEBRASKA STATE COLLEGE SYSTEM ADVANTAGE
A similar program with free tuition at the state colleges for students who qualify for a Pell grant. Your FAFSA must be filed by June 1.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION The Student Guide - This government publication is one of the best, most concise and well organized explanations of the financial aid process anywhere. Check it out to find out the answers to all your financial aid questions!
FSA ID - Before you can apply for financial aid online, you need to register for a FAFSA ID for you and your parents. This serves as you electronic signature when you fill out the FAFSA online.
Seniors: If you plan to start college in the fall of 2019, you and your parents need to submit a FAFSA between January 1 and March 1, 2019 for optimum results.
Education Quest - They provide this superb local website. If you have any questions about financial aid, this is the place to start. Call to ask questions or a person can make an appointment for FAFSA help.
State of Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs Education Assistance Program - This program assists with the costs of tuition related to a college education. For more information go to: www.vets.state.ne.us
Midwest Student Exchange Program
If you are interested in attending schools in states surrounding Nebraska, be sure to check out this program to save money!
Selective Service Registration
In order to receive any government backed loans, all 18 year old males must register with the selective service. Might as well do it now!