Getting Started

There are five steps to applying for UNO course credit in the Early Entry Program:

1. Review Program Requirements
2. Apply Online and Receive Parental/Guardian Approval
3. Pay the Application Fee
4. Submit Documents
5. Pay Your Student Bill

1. Review Program Requirements

In order to successfully participate in UNO's Early Entry Program, students must:

• Achieve a cumulative 3.00 GPA (on 4.00 scale)
• Communicate interest in program with their Guidance Counselor
• Know what class(es) they would like to be enrolled in
  • Students may earn a maximum six (6) credit hours per semester
  • Review the courses available via the UNO Class Schedule

2a. Apply Online

The online application must be submitted by the student by the application deadline, which is the Friday before each semester starts. Once the student submits the online application, an email is sent to the parent/guardian to approve participation in the program by the same application deadline.

2b. Receive Parental/Guardian Approval

Once the student submits the online application, an email is sent to the parent/guardian to approve participation in the program by the same application deadline.

Depending on the Parental/Guardian approval/denial of the student's submitted application, the following outcomes may take place.

2b(a). Enrollment Denial

• If the Parent/Guardian denies the application submission OR neglects to approve the application submission by the specific deadline, then the student will not be considered for UNO's Early Entry Program for that semester.
• If the student does not hold a 3.00 cumulative grade point average or higher, then the high school guidance counselor will deny the submitted application.

2b(b). Enrollment Approval

• If the Parent/Guardian approves the application submission, the respective high school guidance counselor will review the submission to see if the student holds a 3.00 cumulative grade point average or higher.
• If the submitted application is approved by the respective high school guidance counselor, then the student will need to pay the non-refundable $45 application fee.
  

3. Pay the Application Fee

In order for the student's application to be submitted for review, the student needs to submit their application fee payment of $45. There are four (4) payment options in the online application:

1. Credit Card
   • You will be directed to PayPal to make your payment. You can use an existing PayPal account or pay by Credit/Debit Card without logging in.
     
     Note: If you do not have your credit card information available, sign out before submitting the application. This will save your application. You will be able to log in again and submit it once you have the necessary information.
2. Mail Check or Money Order
   • Print the Application Fee Payment form to include when sending your check or money order.
3. Undergraduate application fee previously paid
   • You are eligible for this option if you meet one of the following: You paid the undergraduate fee to UNO or one of the University of Nebraska system campuses within the last year.
     OR
     
   • You have previously enrolled for undergraduate courses - excluding Dual Enrollment courses - at one of the University of Nebraska system campuses.
4. Undergraduate application fee waiver request
   • You are eligible for this option if you are a currently enrolled high school student who qualifies for free/reduced lunch.

4. Submit Documents

Students interested in the Early Entry Program will need to send their most current high school transcripts. High School Transcripts may be emailed to malonek@unomaha.edu.

5. Pay Your Student Bill

Get more information on cost and billing policies: Cost and Billing

See if you are eligible for the Access College Early (ACE) scholarship: ACE Scholarship