Applying for Funds | Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

Learn how to apply for outside funding opportunities, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form, departmental, leadership and service scholarships, and other academic scholarships. We can also help you understand your financial aid offer and scholarship awards.

Who Qualifies

Students are automatically considered for scholarships based upon high school credentials and a holistic review utilizing multiple variables for consideration. Leaving information blank on the admission application may result in a student not being considered for a scholarship. All international students are evaluated for merit-based scholarships after they are admitted to Nebraska.

How to Apply

Applying for scholarships and financial aid can greatly decrease the cost of tuition. Learn to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID, file the FAFSA Form, apply for first-year academic, leadership and service scholarships and receive your Student Aid Report.

Financial Aid Offer

Students are notified of scholarship and financial aid offers through MyRED, Nebraska’s online student portal. Check MyRED for the most up-to-date information regarding your scholarship and financial aid offer.

Summer Financial Aid

In order to request financial aid for summer, you must already be enrolled in summer coursework. Once enrolled, you can complete the Summer Aid Application in MyRED (available mid-March through July). In addition to the Summer Aid Application in MyRED, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form for summer aid.