University of Nebraska - Lincoln
PA-8: Affordability and Access

The Office of Trio Programs offers qualified students a number of unique support services and instructional assistance to meet students' educational needs. Direct support is provided to students whose ethnic background is African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian American, as well as qualified students who are low income and/or first-generation.

HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP: The Health Sciences Scholarship identifies academically promising students interested in health science careers that statistically have low college-going rates. Qualified candidates must have a strong desire to work in the Health Sciences field. Award: 30 credit hours of tuition a year. The scholarship is renewable for a second year of study provided the recipient completes the Program’s first year requirements and satisfies the University’s scholarship renewal requirements. DAVIS-CHAMBERS SCHOLARSHIP: The Davis-Chambers Scholarship recognizes academically promising students that have knowledge and experience in a diverse environment or community. Award: Full direct cost of attendance at UNL. Student must complete a FAFSA. (Applicants must be a Nebraska high school graduate and a resident of Nebraska) NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP: Native American tribes are woven into the fabric of Nebraska. Recognizing this, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) offers the Native American Heritage Scholarship for freshman; other Undergraduate Students can be considered for the Native American Transfer Scholarship. Freshman and Undergraduate Scholarship - Eligibility Req. To identify academically promising students who have knowledge and experience in the Native American community and strive to create opportunities in the advancement of this unique culture. Award: Depends on financial need. The range per academic year will be from $2,000 to the full direct of attendance. Freshman scholarship is renewable for four years, transfers two years. TRIBAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Students in progress or completed degree at one of the many tribal colleges are eligible. Subject to complete review of academic profile including course work and grades. List of Tribal Colleges include: Blackfeet Community College, Cheyenne River Community College, Dull Knife Memorial College, Fort Belknap College, Fort Berthold Community College, Fort Peck Community College, Haskell Indian Nations University, Little BigHorn College, Little Priest Tribal College, Nebraska Indian Community College, Oglala Lakota College, Sinte Gleska University, Sisseton Wahpeton Community College, Sitting Bull College, Turtle Mountain Community College, and United Tribes Technical College. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 at during previous coursework Award: Resident tuition for up to 120 credit hours or completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever comes first, inclusive of all undergraduate coursework at all post secondary education institutions attended. Student must complete the FAFSA. OTHER LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND DIVERSITY AWARDS You may be eligible for additional leadership, service, or diversity scholarships by applying to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln by January 15 and by submitting your personal statement. COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Susan T. Buffett Scholarship $3,600 per semester and a textbook allowance of $500/semester COLLEGE BOUND NEBRASKA College Bound Nebraska gives Nebraska residents who meet the admission requirements for the University of Nebraska and are eligible for a Pell Grant the opportunity to attend college tuition free.

Email go out to all students to encourage them to submit a FAFSA and the Buffett Scholarship.

The UNL Children's Center is a an onsite child care facility that offers full-time care at discounted rates for students. However, it does not offer additional discounts for low income students.

UNL offers a variety of classes online both at the undergraduate and graduate levels that have been labeled some of the best prices in the U.S.