Scholarships & In-State Tuition
Nebraska offers scholarships to promising students who identify and understand their Native American culture and seek to create opportunities to advance their community.
Native American Heritage Tuition Scholarship
$2,000 to full direct cost of attendance renewable for up to 4 years
Learn More about the Native American Heritage ScholarshipNebraska Emerging Leaders Tuition Scholarship
$2,000 award renewable for up to 4 years
Learn More about the Nebraska Emerging Leaders ScholarshipTransfer Tribal College Tuition Scholarship
Full in-state tuition for up to 120 credit hours
Learn More about the Tribal College ScholarshipPonca Tribe Scholarship
$4,800 maximum for members of the Nebraska Ponca Tribe
Learn More about the Ponca Tribe ScholarshipChief Standing Bear Journey for Justice Scholarship
$1,500 for members of a recognized North American tribe
Learn More about the Chief Standing Bear Journey for Justice ScholarshipView All Scholarships
There are many other scholarships available for incoming students.
Learn More about all scholarshipsTribes Eligible for In-State Tuition
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers in-state tuition rates to enrolled members of the following 24 tribes listed below who have historical and present ties with Nebraska, whether they are residents of Nebraska or not.
Arapaho, Hidatsa, Missouria, Sac and Fox, Arikara, Jicarilla Apache, Omaha, Dakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, Iowa, Otoe, Lakota Sioux, Southern Cheyenne, Kickapoo, Pawnee, Nakota Sioux, Comanche, Kiowa, Ponca, Santee Sioux, Crow, Mandan, Potawatomie, and Winnebago
Residency for In-state TuitionResidency for In-State Tuition
Application
To be assured of your residency status, fill out the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes in your MyRED account. When you get to the Residency Categories section, look at category J for instructions.
Tribal Card
It is the responsibility of the student to submit a copy of his or her tribal card to the Office of Admissions if he/she wants to be considered a resident for tuition purposes. Students who do not provide this documentation will be determined to be nonresidents without further notification.
Questions?
If you have further questions about whether or not you qualify, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Find Community on Campus
Connecting with people in and out of the classroom is part of what makes college awesome. Plus getting involved with activities that interest you is a fun and fast way to feel at home on campus.
Native American Coalition
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Native American Coalition (NAC) builds relationships and partnerships between the Nebraska Extension and Native American communities and organizations.
Learn More about the Native American CoalitionUniversity of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange (U.N.I.T.E)
U.N.I.T.E. promotes the progress and development of Native American students at Nebraska.
Learn More about the University of Nebraska Inter-Tribal Exchange (U.N.I.T.E)Native American Heritage Celebrations
Events are held on campus during Native American Heritage Month and throughout the year.
Learn More about the Native American Heritage CelebrationsRecreation
Staying active enhances your college experience physically, mentally and socially.
Learn More about RecreationAcademic Programs
The Center for Great Plains Studies
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is home to this regional research and teaching program whose mission is to foster the study of the people and the environment of the Great Plains. Explore its Native art exhibitions, events highlighting Native heritage and academic majors.
We're Here to Help
If you have questions about studying at Nebraska, navigating the application process or resources for success, contact admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.