Military-Affiliated Students

Are you an active-duty member of the military, a veteran, or the spouse or dependent of someone who is serving or has served? If so, you may be eligible for financial assistance in pursuing your degree.

Military-affiliated students have chosen the MFA in Writing for the flexibility and high quality of mentorship that the program provides. Students with a story to tell--be that in the form of a poem, a novel, a screenplay, or another genre--gain access to a large and diverse faculty of publishing writers and skilled teachers. Students not only benefit from the collective expertise of these mentors but also join a community of writers that will last long beyond the completion of the program.

During the 10-day residency at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City, students immerse themselves in workshopping of original work; lectures on craft issues in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, young adult, playwriting, screenwriting, publishing, and more; and readings from faculty and visiting writers. During the residency, each student is paired with a mentor with whom the student devises an individualized study plan for the sixteen-week at-home seminar.

Visit the Office of Military and Veterans Services or contact unovets@unomaha.edu to learn about what benefits might be available to you.