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Frequently Asked Questions by Topic
About Omaha
Admissions
Application and Document Status
Intensive English (IEP)
Scholarships
Terms to Know
Dual Admission
Exchange Student
Forms: Form DS-2019 and Form I-20
Official Transcript
Sponsor
Tests: ACT, IELTS, PTE, SAT, TOEFL
Visas: F-1 Visa and J-1 Visa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About Omaha
What is Omaha like? How's the weather?Omaha is a vibrant, culturally diverse metropolis in the middle of the United States, offering big-city attractions in a safe, small-town atmosphere. The metro area’s 850,000 residents are hard-working, genuine, and welcoming.
It is the cultural center and the largest city in the state of Nebraska. One nickname that has been applied in recent years is "Silicon Prairie," which suggests its similarity to California's "Silicon Valley" in its attractiveness to business ventures. It is home to many of the largest information technology, agribusiness, communications, telemarketing, and insurance companies in the country. If you like food, Omaha has more restaurants per capita than any other city in the United States, including a large number of ethnic restaurants. The city also has a large number of ethnic grocery stores, where ingredients for any type of cuisine can be found. Lastly, Omaha has four distinct seasons, with spring and fall being the most pleasant times of year.
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IEP
How do I apply for ILUNO? What are the requirements?
Learn more about IEP
How long are the programs? Who are the instructors?
Intensive English (IEP) program students spend 18 hours per week in class. We offer semester-long courses that match UNO's schedule.
Most of our staff and instructors have advanced degrees in either English as a Second Language or a related field, and they have significant experience living and working overseas. In addition, most have significant experience in the world of business as professionals themselves or as teachers or trainers.
Scholarships
Who can apply for scholarships and when are they due?All new F-1 or J-1 visa applicants with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for a scholarship. We will accept applications until the first day of the semester. Read more about scholarships and funding.
When will my scholarship application be reviewed?
Undergraduate scholarship applications are reviewed only after a student has been provisionally or completely admitted to a program. Graduate scholarship applications are reviewed when we refer the student’s UNO application to Graduate Studies. Read more about scholarships and funding.
Do I have to submit financial documents if I am applying for a scholarship?
Yes. Scholarships are granted on a competitive basis and will not be awarded to every student who applies. Also, scholarships do not cover the entire cost of any undergraduate or graduate program. Read more about costs at UNO.
Terms to Know
Exchange Student
A student whose home institution is either a member of an exchange organization in which UNO is a member or an agreement specifically with UNO to send students between the institutions for purposes of educational and cultural exchange and enrichment. Please see the International Office at your home institution to find out if you qualify.
Forms: Form DS-2019 and Form I-20
Form DS-2019An immigration document issued to J-1 visa holders and applicants. Applicants use this document as part of their visa application process. Current students use this for travel and other J-1 visa benefits. In order to receive this document, a J-1 transfer student or initial applicant must demonstrate their ability to pay any tuition, fees, and living expenses not covered by the exchange agreement or included in the government sponsorship.
Form I-20An immigration document issued to F-1 student visa holders and applicants. Applicants use this document as part of their visa application process. Current students use this for travel and other F-1 visa benefits. In order to receive this document, F-1 transfer students or initial applicant must demonstrate their ability to pay any tuition, fees, and, living expenses.
Official Transcript
A list of all courses with the grades or marks achieved at one school that has been certified as a true document in one of the following ways:
- Photocopied by the EducationUSA Office with the office’s stamp, sealed in an envelope of the office, and remains sealed until it is received at UNO
- Photocopied by the Fulbright Commission Office with the Fulbright’s stamp, sealed in an envelope of the office, and remains sealed until it is received at UNO
- Printed or photocopied by the actual school with the appropriate school stamp, sealed in an envelope of the school, and remains sealed until it is received at UNO
- Photocopied by the Ministry of Education with the ministry’s stamp, sealed in an envelope of the ministry, and remains sealed until it is received at UNO
Sponsor
A person or company who agrees to pay expenses on behalf of a student.
Tests: ACT, IELTS, PTE, SAT, TOEFL
ACTAmerican College Test (ACT) is an assessment exam used for admission. UNO does not require this exam for international students for admission purposes. UNO does accept ACT English section results as an alternative to theTOEFL.
IELTSInternational English Language Testing System IELTS) is an English proficiency exam developed by Cambridge University in Great Britain. It is accepted as an alternative to theTOEFL at some U.S. colleges and universities.
PTEPearson Test of English PTE) Academic is a new international computer-based English language test, delivers real-life measures of language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments, and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The new test will accurately measure the listening, reading, speaking, and writing ability of candidates who are non-native speakers of English and who want to study at institutions where English is the principal language of instruction.
SATThe Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is an assessment exam used for admission at many colleges and universities. UNO does not require this exam for international students. UNO does accept it as an alternative to theTOEFL.
TOEFLThe Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL) is an English proficiency exam developed by Educational Testing Service ETS) in Princeton, New Jersey. It is preferred by most U.S. colleges and universities.
Visas: F-1 and J-1
F-1 Student VisaA visa type for students who plan to study in the United States, but not permanently immigrate. Specific documentation is required as part of the visa interview process. You are required to demonstrate your ability to pay any tuition, fees, and living expenses.
J-1 VisaA visa type for exchange or government-sponsored students who plan to study in the United States but not permanently immigrate. Specific documentation is required as part of the visa interview process. You are required to demonstrate your ability to pay any tuition, fees, and living expenses not covered by the exchange agreement or included in the government sponsorship.