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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Helping You Fund Your Future

Timeline

January 1st - April 1st

FAFSA
Suggested timeframe to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming academic year.

January 15th

Freshman Scholarships
For full freshman scholarship consideration, your completed Admissions Application and support documentation must be received by the UNL Office of Admissions by this date.

March 1st

Upperclass Scholarships
Last date to submit the Upperclass Scholarship Application.

Summer Financial Aid
Student's seeking financial aid for Summer Sessions can begin the application process in WAM.

Transfer Scholarships (for students beginning in the fall semester)
For full transfer scholarship consideration, your completed Admissions Application, Personal Statement (Nebraska residents only), and any additional support documentation must be received by the UNL Office of Admissions by this date.

October 1st

Transfer Scholarships (for students beginning in the spring semester)
For full transfer scholarship consideration, your completed Admissions Application, Personal Statement (Nebraska residents only), and any additional support documentation must be received by the UNL Office of Admissions by this date.

November 1st

Upperclass Scholarships
The Upperclass Scholarship Application is available.