Due to significant Department of Education processing delays, we will not have information about 2024-2025 FAFSA submissions or 2024-2025 financial aid until at least mid-March. Once FAFSA data is released to UNK, we are committed to sharing information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. Learn more about recent changes to the FAFSA.

Paying for College

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is the state’s most affordable university, and most stu- dents receive financial aid to make UNK an exceptional value. Out-of-state students benefit with the New Nebraskan Scholarship and receive in-state tuition. Many types of financial aid such as scholarships and grants address how to pay for college. Don’t let the cost of college keep you from pursuing your goals – explore options of paying for college.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in its student financial aid offer.

Types of Financial Aid

UNK Students Receive Top Aid

  • 31% Lessstudent loan debt among UNK Grads than the national average (comparing to data from the College Board)
  • $10,132average need-based award in scholarships and grants to freshmen*
  • 85.5%nearly 9 of 10 freshmen received scholarship and/or grants*
*2022-23 UNK Common Data Set reporting 2021-22 Financial Aid data

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