University of Nebraska - Lincoln Tuition and Financial Aid

January 06, 2023 by Nirmala

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance	In-state: $24,840 Out-of-state: $40,140
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

Financial Aid Office
E-mail	[email protected]
Web Site	Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL	Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process
Application Deadline	Priority deadline April 1
Award Notification	On a rolling basis beginning April 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid	Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002565	Free

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants	3,557 (77.3%) of freshmen
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

All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants	11,147 (59.2%) of undergraduates
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

Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans	57%
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

Loans
Federal Loans	Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State 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	Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards
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
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)

Employment
Work-Study Programs	Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment	$2,787