Financial Aid Programs for Nebraskans

You never know how many scholarships you might qualify for until you check what Nebraska can offer you.

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The Nebraska Promise (formerly "Collegebound Nebraska") is the university's affordability promise to students that provides, at a minimum, that tuition costs will be covered by federal, state and institutional scholarships and grants during the standard fall/spring term for students who meet academic qualifications and have a family income of $65,000 or less (Adjusted Gross Income) or are Pell Grant-eligible.

Eligibility

In order to be considered for the Nebraska Promise, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Apply and Get Admitted - You must be admitted to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to qualify.
• File the FAFSA - You must complete the FAFSA by the priority deadline each year. This year, the deadline is June 1, 2023.
• Family Income: $65,000 or Less - You will qualify for the Nebraska Promise if your family’s annual income is $65,000 (AGI) or below, or if you qualify for a Pell Grant. Applicants must at least meet basic Title IV eligibility criteria to be considered.
• Nebraska Resident - You must be a Nebraska resident.
• Full-Time Undergraduate Student - You must take at least 12 credit hours each semester.
• Maintain 2.5 GPA - You must maintain a 2.5 GPA to renew the Nebraska Promise.

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Susan T. Buffett Foundation College Scholarship

Nebraska residents who meet academic and income requirements may also be eligible for an additional $11,100 per year from the Susan T. Buffett Foundation College Scholarships. If you qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch program, you may qualify for the Susan T. Buffett College Scholarship.

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First-Year Sample Financial Aid Package

Nebraska student with $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA who applies early.

This is just one example of a financial aid package. The example shown is not exactly how yours will work, but rather a way to see how financial aid might measure up against costs and tuition.

You may receive more scholarships from Nebraska or other sources or receive an offer to earn Federal Work-Study through on-campus employment. A modest amount of student loans may also be an option to help cover additional educational expenses.

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See All Diversity Scholarships

We want to make Nebraska affordable for nonresidents too, so we've created some great scholarships just for you.

See Nonresident Scholarships

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