The 2025-2026 FAFSA form will be available starting December 2024, instead of the usual October 1 launch. This delay follows technical issues with changes to the FAFSA for the previous academic year. You (and your parent when applicable) will report income and tax information from tax year 2023.
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
How To Apply For Aid
UNK Students Receive Top Aid
- 33.7%less student loan debt among UNK Grads than the national average (comparing to data from the College Board)
- $11,388average need-based award in scholarships and grants to freshmen*
- 86.8%nearly 9 of 10 freshmen received scholarship and/or grants*
*2023-24 UNK Common Data Set reporting 2022-23 Financial Aid data
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