The University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires a $250 ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT to be paid by the deadlines below to finalize your admission and secure your space in the incoming class.
- Spring Deposit Deadline: December 1
- Fall/Summer Deposit Deadline: May 1
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT is not a new fee. The $250 applies directly toward students' first expenses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, such as orientation programs.
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT is required for all new Freshmen, Transfer and International students who are admitted.
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT allows the University to more effectively plan for class offerings and student resources in preparation for your arrival.
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT provides an incentive for students to actively consider their college choice on an appropriate timeline, which increases their selection in housing, New Student Enrollment dates and classes.
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT allows the University to more accurately report new student class data as part of the budgeting process.
Requests for deferment of the fee begin with the student completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must also submit a formal application for deferment by May 1. Click Here to download the deferral request form.
If your deferment request is approved, your Advanced Housing Payment will also be deferred.
- Please consult University Housing regarding special cancellation fees.
The ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT is fully refundable prior to the Deposit Deadlines.
- Spring Deposit Deadline: December 1
- Fall/Summer Deposit Deadline: May 1
If a student chooses not to attend UNL and did not request a refund on or before May 1, the student forfeit's the full amount of their ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT.
To request a refund, a student must submit the form below or request it in writing. To request in writing, an email may be sent from the email address used on the application and be signed by the applicant.
Click Here to download the Refund Request Form.
Admitted students who do not pay the deposit prior to the deadline forfeit their admission and aid. Students may request reinstatement by sending a letter to the admissions committee at:
UNL Admissions Committee
1410 Q St
Lincoln, NE 68588-0417
OR email the committee at: admissions@unl.edu
- Reinstatement of admission cannot be guaranteed.
- Reinstatement of federal, state, and university aid is not guaranteed.
- Please indicate the circumstances surrounding your late payment in your reinstatement request.
*NOTE - The Enrollment Deposit is not waived under any circumstance. The Enrollment Deposit is Non-Transferable.
