Individual counseling is a collaborative working relationship between the counselor and the student. Together, the goal is to help the student identify coping skills to manage mental health disorders and distress. All of the counselors at UNK Counseling are licensed by the state of Nebraska.
UNK Counseling provides brief, short-term, goal focused counseling. For students who are enrolled in a full course load, the cost of counseling services is covered by student tuition and fees.
Students who are not enrolled full time are still eligible for services. Please contact our office and inquire about the fee.
Students have access to three (3) counseling sessions per semester at no cost, in addition to the initial consultation. Students who would like or are in need of additional sessions beyond the three covered under the student fee are charged $10 per session.
The counseling session fee is covered at 100% if you are currently enrolled in the student insurance coverage plan.
For students who are not currently enrolled at UNK or for students who do not wish to pay the Student Health and Counseling fee, you may contact your local mental health community agency. For Kearney and Hastings, please contact South Central Behavioral Services. To locate a mental health provider in your community, please visit DHHS Network of Care.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
