High school counselors and college academic advisors are essential partners in helping students navigate the path to higher education. At Nebraska, we value your role and are here to support you. This page offers tools, insights and resources to help your students explore opportunities, prepare strong applications and become part of our Husker community.
Help your students take the next step toward becoming Huskers. Access key application resources, tips and guidance to support them through the process of applying to Nebraska.
Fall 2026 Term
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Nebraska's fall 2026 application for admission opens. |
| February 1, 2026 | Deadline Supplemental Scholarship consideration deadline. |
| May 1, 2026 |
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| August 24, 2026 | First day of fall courses. |
Explore 100+ specialized areas of study at Nebraska. Help your students find the area of study that inspires them and connects to their goals for college and beyond.
The Achievement-Centered Education (ACE) program is a general education program designed to help students in every major develop skills, build knowledge, exercise social responsibility, and integrate and apply those capabilities.
Guide your students as they review the cost of attending Nebraska, check their eligibility for in-state tuition and estimate their total expenses.
Nebraska offers a wide range of scholarships for incoming students. Encourage your students to complete the supplemental Scholarship Application to boost their eligibility for departmental, leadership and service-based awards.
All public high school seniors in the state of Nebraska are required to complete and submit the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form prior to high school graduation, implemented by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-729. The priority deadline to file is May 1. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
FAFSA Code: 002565
Nebraska Promise covers in-state undergraduate tuition at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for up to 30 credits per year. With Nebraska Promise, in-state students who meet academic qualifications and have a family income of $65,000 or less (Adjusted Gross Income/AGI) or are Pell Grant-eligible can attend tuition-free.
Nebraska is proud to support military-connected students and their families. Benefits like the Husker Salute Pledge, which waives the undergraduate nonresident portion of tuition—make it easier for out-of-state students to access an affordable, high-quality education.
Review the academic qualifications, core coursework and transcript requirements for admission to Nebraska.
While not required for admission, we encourage students to submit their official ACT/SAT composite score and individual sub scores for comprehensive scholarship consideration.
Scores are only accepted directly from the testing agency to the university by electronic transmission or priority mail. Request official test scores from the testing agency to be sent directly to:
Office of Admissions
The Office of New Student Enrollment (NSE) helps new first-year, transfer and international undergraduate students prepare for life as a Husker through academic advising, course enrollment, orientation and welcome week events.
Whether your students are earning college credit in high school or transferring from another institution, Nebraska makes it easy to carry those achievements forward. Review how advance and transfer credits apply toward their academic journey.
Determine course equivalencies from peer post-secondary institutions in Nebraska.
Find Transfer EquivalenciesSubmit a course that your institution offers to be evaluated for direct transfer to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Submit a Class for Evaluation
If you have questions about Nebraska, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.
Schedule a Large Group Visit
Inspire your students to explore their future by arranging a visit to Nebraska! Your group will experience campus firsthand as our staff guides you through academic programs, admission requirements, support resources and campus life.
