University of Nebraska – Lincoln Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $24,840 Out-of-state: $40,140 |
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Tuition and Fees | In-state: $8,901 Out-of-state: $24,201 |
Room and Board | $10,959 |
Books and Supplies | $1,012 |
Other Expenses | $3,968 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card |
University of Nebraska – Lincoln Applying For Financial Aid
| [email protected] | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002565 | Free |
University of Nebraska – Lincoln Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,557 (77.3%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,565 (72.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,508 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 594 (23.7%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 82% |
| Average Award | $14,543 |
Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,097 (83.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,875 |
Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,793 (71.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,591 |
Merit-Based Gift | Received by 228 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 572 (12.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,708 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 11,147 (59.2%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 8,352 (74.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 8,107 (97.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,696 (20.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 78% |
| Average Award | $13,688 |
Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,388 (78.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,479 |
Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 5,750 (70.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,898 |
Merit-Based Gift | Received by 572 (7.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,228 (6.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,821 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 57% |
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| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $23,307 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
Parents of Students Receiving Aid | 11.0% |
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid | 4.0% |
University of Nebraska – Lincoln Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards | Not reported |
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) | |
| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Number of Awards | Not reported |
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) | |
| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership |
Number of Awards | Not reported |
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) | |
| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans’ Children |
Number of Awards | Not reported |
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,787 |