How to Get Started
Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, we know cost is an important factor in your education decision. That's why the University of Nebraska at Omaha works hard to keep our tuition competitively priced. Making sense of financial aid is not difficult once you understand it. The first step is filing a FAFSA form. Remember to add UNO's School Code to your FAFSA: 002554
Important Updates
Nebraska Promise Deadlines
For the 2023-2024 academic year, UNO’s deadline to complete the FAFSA to receive priority consideration for all types of aid at UNO, including Nebraska Promise, is June 1, 2023. You must also submit all requested “To Do” list items by July 1, 2023 to receive priority consideration for all types of aid at UNO, including Nebraska Promise. If you submit documents after July 1, 2023, you will still be considered for Federal financial aid. However, we cannot guarantee that you will receive enough gift aid (institutional and state grants/scholarships) to cover the cost of tuition.
Scholarship Information
General Scholarship Application on MavLINK: Open for 2023-2024 academic year
Learn more about Incoming Students Scholarship Criteria
Incoming Fall 2023 students: Scholarship agreements must be submitted to our office by May 1, 2023.
Summer 2023 Pell Grant Recalculation Date
New for Summer 2023: Students awarded a Federal Pell Grant for the Summer 2023 semester will have their Federal Pell Grant adjusted to reflect actual enrollment as of the Pell Recalculation Date, July 7, 2023. The only courses that will be included in total enrollment for Pell grant eligibility will be those courses for which a student is currently enrolled or that have been assigned a letter grade. Withdrawn courses, dropped courses, courses graded as an "unofficial withdrawal" (failed and stopped attending before the end of the semester), courses graded as "I" (Incomplete), and all courses not assigned a letter grade will not be considered when determining the enrollment level as of July 7, 2023.
Connect with us!
After reviewing our website and connecting with our office, you will leave with your questions answered, feeling more knowledgeable and confident.
FAFSA Filing Questions? Contact EducationQuest Foundation
Current Students: Reserve an Appointment via MavTRACK
Financial aid appointments for future UNO Students and students not currently enrolled: Book an Appointment
Questions about the admissions process? Book an Appointment with an Admissions Rep
Questions about costs and net price? Check out our Net Price Calculator
We love questions! During the 2022 calendar year, our office answered over 15,000 calls, sent over 20,000 emails, and assisted over 2,800 students at our front counter.
Military and Veterans Benefits
Learn more about the various benefit options available to veteran and military affiliated students and dependents.
Special and Unusual Circumstances
Special and/or Unusual Circumstances may occur when your current financial or dependency situation is no longer accurately reflected on your FAFSA application. Learn more about your appeal options.
Tools and Resources
Whether you're a high school senior, a military veteran or a seasoned professional interested in developing new skills, we have resources available to help you plan.
Consumer Information
Learn more about the various consumer information disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public.
MavCENT$ Financial Literacy Program
Managing your personal finances is an important step in financial health. Start here to access numerous financial tools to help you in your journey to financial wellness!