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Steps to Receive Financial Aid

Step 1: File Your FAFSA

Step 2: Apply For Scholarships

Step 3: Monitor Your To-Do List on MavLINK

Step 4: Receive Your Aid Offer

Step 5: Act on Your Awards

Step 6: Complete Your Loan Documents

Step 7: Enroll in Direct Deposit/Receive Your Funds

Step 8: Maintain Your Eligibility


Step 1: File Your FAFSA

Complete the FAFSA
UNO School Code: 002554

You can apply for financial aid before you apply for admission to UNO; however, you must be admitted to a degree-seeking program of study in order to be offered financial aid.

The FAFSA can be filed for the 2024-2025 academic year beginning in December 2023. Submit your FAFSA before UNO's priority filing date of June 1, 2024 to maximize the amount of aid you may receive. Eligible students who apply by this date have a greater chance of receiving need-based aid. We encourage you to submit your FAFSA even if the priority filing date has passed.


Step 2: Apply for Scholarships

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Need-based scholarships require completion of the FAFSA. Be sure to note the deadlines (most occur between December and March) and requirements. Continue searching for scholarships throughout the year as new scholarships are posted regularly.


Step 3: Monitor Your To-Do List on MavLINK

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If you are selected for financial aid verification, you will receive an email from UNO notifying you to check your "To Do" list items within MavLINK for a current list of requested items, including instructions and/or forms needed to complete your file. Please complete any "To Do" items on MavLINK promptly since financial aid processing can only continue once you have submitted all requested documents. Keep up on your "To Do" list as new requests for items may arise throughout the year.

Not all students are selected for verification so please do not submit additional information unless requested by UNO.


Step 4: Receive Your Aid Offer

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The awarding process for current students usually begins in February. If you are chosen for verification once all items are processed by the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships you will receive your Award Notification by email. Your Award Notification lists your offered financial aid for the entire academic year. Some offered awards are contingent upon full-time enrollment (12 credits per term for undergraduates) and are based on your academic level, estimated cost of attendance, financial need, and application completion date. If your enrollment changes, we will pro-rate your awards through the first week of classes.

Our primary method of communication is through your UNO email address. All students can view their Award Notification through MavLINK once a financial aid award offer has been made.

Carefully consider how much you need to borrow and avoid borrowing more than you really need. When borrowing, be sure to check terms and conditions before accepting any loan and be sure you understand your re-payment obligation.


Step 5: Act on Your Awards

Accept your financial aid award via MavLINK

Use MavLINK to accept your financial aid award. The Federal Pell Grant is automatically accepted on your behalf. Any additional grants require you to accept them on MavLINK. Most scholarships are automatically accepted on your behalf. You may decline any loans you do not plan on borrowing. You may also reduce your offered loan amounts if the loan has not been disbursed. Once any amount of the loan has disbursed, this option will not be available online and you must request a change in person or by email to the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships. When submitting a change request, please indicate the dollar amount you want the loan(s) to be reduced by and for what terms.

If you and your parents are planning on accepting the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan, please follow these instructions.

All students not planning to attend UNO should notify the Office of Financial Support and Scholarships in writing and also initiate a complete university withdrawal through the Office of the Registrar.


Step 6: Complete Your Loan Documents

Complete Your MPN and Loan Entrance Counseling

If you have accepted loans, you will need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Loan Counseling for each type of loan you have accepted before your funds can be disbursed.


Step 7: Enroll in Direct Deposit / Receive Your Funds

Enroll in direct deposit via MavLINK

To be eligible for a financial aid disbursement, you must meet all eligibility and disbursement requirements. Federal Pell grant funds are automatically accepted; however, you must accept all other financial aid awards for them to disburse (assuming you meet all other eligibility criteria).

Financial aid disbursement will begin AFTER the financial aid recalculation date, or Monday, September 2nd (the last day to drop a class via MavLINK and receive a 100% refund). The amount that is disbursed is determined by the number of credits you are enrolled in at the time of disbursement. Available financial aid will begin paying your UNO charges at that time.

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We recommend enrolling in direct deposit through MavLINK so funds post directly to your bank account. Allow up to two weeks for your direct deposit enrollment to activate. Check with your bank to ensure your funds are available in your account before drawing on your refund. Visit the Office of Cashiering/Student Accounts if you have questions regarding your direct deposit enrollment.

If your credited aid is in excess of your university charges, you will receive a financial aid refund for the difference by direct deposit to your bank account or by paper check. If you do not enroll in direct deposit, any refund owed will be mailed to you. Confirm and/or update your local address via MavLINK. If you need your check to be re-issued, please contact the Office of Cashiering/Student Accounts.

Your financial aid will be applied to your current UNO charges first. If financial aid is canceled or does not pay all tuition and fees, you will be responsible for these remaining charges. Tuition and billing correspondence will be sent to your official UNO email account. UNO expects students to check their UNO email frequently to stay current with university-related communications, including e-billing notifications. You may also view your account balance and make a payment via MavLINK.

Most residence halls will be charged to you through the UNO billing system and these charges will be paid with any available financial aid. Residence hall charges that are billed outside of the UNO billing system are not automatically paid with your financial aid. Consult with your residence hall office on how to pay these charges with your financial aid refund. UNO Housing & Residential Life

When your financial aid disburses, the disbursement will pay against your posted tuition, fees, and room and board. If you receive a refund, please be sure to review your account transaction detail on MavLINK once you receive your refund. It is important to review your account detail to ensure your balance is paid in full. Any charges posted after the financial aid disbursement will need to be paid by you. This includes, but is not limited to, a course add/drop/withdrawal after the disbursement, bookstore charges if authorization is not provided to pay with the disbursement and/or the transaction posted after the disbursement, any other UNO charges, and any housing charges if they were not posted by the time of disbursement.


Step 8: Maintain Your Eligibility

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As a financial aid recipient, you are required to continue eligibility by maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), filing a FAFSA each year, completing all requested financial aid items on your "To Do" list on MavLINK, and maintaining all other eligibility criteria.

If you fail to meet one or more of the SAP standards, you will be ineligible to receive financial aid, and will be notified by email.

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Please have your NUID number available. Your NUID is listed on your MavCARD. 

Financial Support & Scholarships:
Phone: 402.554.2327
Email: unofinaid@unomaha.edu
Fax: 402.554.3472

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Phone: 402.554.2349
Email: unovets@unomaha.edu
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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Wednesday: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

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Financial Support Counselor Appointments

Current Students: schedule an appointment on MavCONNECT
Prospective Students: email us at unofinaid@unomaha.edu
In-person appointments: 103 Eppley Administration Building


Mailing address (including scholarship checks):

Office of Financial Support and Scholarships
6001 Dodge Street
103 Eppley Administration Building
Omaha, NE 68182-0187


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