Paying for College

Most UNK students are getting some money to help them pay for their education. Academic scholarships and need-based aid comes in many different forms and sizes, and from different places. We’re here to help you find your scholarships or grants. Scholarships at the University of Nebraska at Kearney may be awarded for a single year or for multiple years. Explore your options here to start financing your education.

The Office of Financial Aid wants to help you feel comfortable with understanding the costs associated with attending UNK.

Have questions? Let us know how we can help.

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

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

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$28.4 million

in scholarships / grants awarded annually at UNK

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$10,267

average need-based award in scholarships & grants to freshmen in 2020-21

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87%

of freshmen received scholarships and/or grants in 2020-21