How to get Admitted

Start your story at Nebraska by following these steps.

1. Apply

You'll need:

• High school transcripts
• ACT of SAT score
• $45 Application fee*

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*Need to Waive your Application Fee?

If you are on a free or reduced lunch program you don't have to pay the application fee. Just have your counselor email admissions@unl.edu verifying your participation in the program.

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2. Set Up MyRed

MyRed is your student portal. It's where you'll track and complete many of the remaining steps in your application for admission.

Use MyRed to:

• Track your application.
• Pay your bill and enrollment deposit.
• Access information for New Student Enrollment orientation.
• Sign up for housing and many other University of Nebraska–Lincoln services.

Call the Nebraska Help Desk at 402-472-3970 for any questions about MyRed.

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3. Write Your Personal Statement

To be eligible for many of the scholarships we offer, you will need to submit a personal statement by January 15. It's a 350-word essay all about your experiences, challenges you've overcome, and your goals.

Tips for writing your essay:

• Include specific activities where your leadership has been demonstrated.
• Activities may be from coursework, community service, work/internships, athletics, etc.
• Activities may be ongoing engagements or one-time instances.
• Use action verbs to describe activities and your involvement.
• Include the year (9, 10, 11, 12) in which the activity took place.

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4. Complete FAFSA

To be eligible for pell grants, scholarships and other financial aid, you will need to file your FAFSA every year by April 1.

Parents and guardians will need to have taxes completed by the time you do your FAFSA.

File Your FAFSA

EducationQuest

Educationquest provides video tutorials and additional help with FAFSA forms. You can also always contact us if you have any questions.

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5. Send in Your Transcripts

For your application you'll self-report your academic record. You can use an unofficial transcript, which you can request from your school counselor, to fill in your information.

After you graduate, request your counselor to send us an official copy of your transcript. We'll use that to double check the information you provided. Official transcripts must be received no later than July 1.

Send the official transcript to:

Office of Admissions
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1410 Q St
P.O. Box 880417
Lincoln, NE 68588-0417

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How to Enroll

Admitted students complete the following steps to finalize their admission and officially become a Husker.

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1. Pay Your Enrollment Deposit

Once you're admitted you'll need to pay the $250 enrollment deposit to secure your spot. You can pay it through your MyRed account. The deadline to pay your enrollment deposit is May 1.

You Can Defer Your Deposit

If you are on a free or reduced lunch program you can defer your deposit until you receive financial aid.

The Deferment of Enrollment Deposit Form

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2. Complete Your Housing Contract

After your enrollment deposit is paid, you will be able to fill out the housing contract through MyRed and choose where you want to live on campus. To reserve your spot in a residence hall, you will need to pay the non-refundable $400 advance payment by May 1.

More Information on the Housing Contract

You Can Defer the Housing Advance Payment Too

If you are on a free or reduced lunch program and have deferred your enrollment deposit, your housing advance payment if automatically deferred until you receive financial aid.

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3. Sign Up for New Student Enrollment (NSE)

After you pay your enrollment deposit, you will also be able sign up for New Student Enrollment (NSE). At NSE you will get to know other new students, meet with your advisor, and set your class schedule.

You can sign up through your MyRed account starting April 1.

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4. Accept Financial Aid

In April and May, you will receive an email notifying you of your financial aid package.

Before school begins, you must accept or decline all scholarships, grants and loans through MyRed in order to get the money you need for school.

Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 800-742-8800 Ext. 2030 if you have any questions.

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5. Attend NSE

It's required to attend the NSE date you signed up for in order to get registered for classes.

You'll also get the information you need to start your first year at the university.

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6. Move In & Start Classes

You're finally here! We're glad to have you.

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