Contact Us

The UNK Office of Financial Aid staff strives to ensure the most equitable experience possible. University of Nebraska Code of Conduct policy. 

Have questions? Let us know how we can help.

Email us: finaid1@unk.edu
Call us: (308) 865-8520
Fax us: (308) 865-8096

If you're nearby, feel free to stop by our office. Setting up an appointment is appreciated. We're located in the Memorial Student Affairs Building right next to Admissions. Our mailing address is:

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Office of Financial Aid
Memorial Student Affairs Building, Rm 162
2510 11th Ave. 
Kearney, NE 68849

Office Hours*:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday (closed 8:00 am - 9:30 am for an office staff meeting)

*This excludes University Holidays

Each UNK Student is assigned a personal financial aid counselor upon admission. Please see the alpha listing below to find your Financial Aid Counselor. 

Last Names A-G: Matt Johnson
Last Names H-N: Kristie Artz-Dorn
Last Names O-V: Joseph Campell
Last Names W-Z: Brad Green

Renee Besse

Renee Besse

Director

besser@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Brad Green

Brad Green

Associate Director

greenbj@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson

Senior Assistant Director

johnsonmd@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Kristina Artz-Dorn

Kristina Artz-Dorn

Assistant Director

artzkm@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell

Assistant Director

campbelliiij@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Denae Brandt

Denae Brandt

Student Services Specialist

brandtd3@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520

Julie Smith

Julie Smith

Senior Enrollment Services Processing Specialist

smithja5@unk.edu
(308) 865-8520


Peer Advisors

Table of Peer Advisors for the Office of Financial Aid
Name Email Phone
Andrew Howard finaid1@unk.edu (308) 865-8520
Easton Anderson finaid1@unk.edu (308) 865-8520