National Student Exchange

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The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a consortium of over 170 universities in the United States and Canada. The NSE was established in 1968 and has had more than 120,000 students participate in exchanges. Students exchange for a semester or academic year.

Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
Complete at least 1 academic term before applying
Be in good standing on the home campus

Students can choose to participate in the National Student Exchange through the Home Payment Plan. On the 'Home' plan, students remain a degree seeking student at UNO while studying classes at a host university. Tuition and fees are paid at UNO, allowing participants to avoid high out of state tuition rates, but all housing, meals, and other costs will be paid locally in the host university and community.

UNO collects the cost of tuition, fees, and the Education Abroad Admin Cost. Billing occurs through MavLink. Students pay other expenses directly (housing to host institution, local transportation pass, grocery shopping, etc.).

Yes, UNO tuition scholarships will apply to tuition costs associated with an NSE exchange. Please check with your scholarship provider to complete any required approval forms. Federal Financial Aid can also be used towards all exchange programs.

You can visit NSE.org to see the colleges and universities that UNO students can exchange with through NSE.

UNO students must complete two applications to study through NSE: a UNO application for approval from the university, and an NSE application for placement within the NSE network. Students must also meet with UNO's NSE Coordinator before their application can be formally accepted and approved for placement through NSE.

The UNO Application

The NSE Application

NSE Application Deadlines

Fall and Spring Priority Placement: February 25th

Fall Late Placement: Rolling until June 15th

Spring Late Placement: Rolling until October 15th

Following the priority deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students applying late are encouraged to do so as soon after the priority deadline as possible, to increase their chances of placement at the institutions where they wish to study. To see which universities continue to have placements available duringg the rolling period, please consult the availability list.

Emily Krueger, Assistant Director of Global Learning and NSE Coordinator

Advisor for National Student Exchange

ekrueger@unomaha.edu

If you are an incoming student planning to spend a semester or year with us at UNO, welcome! We are excited for you to be part of the Maverick family. Once you've been placed at UNO, our coordinator will help you register for classes, direct you to housing resources, and facilitate your orientation. We'll be here to guide you in your new adventure. Students interested in attending University of Nebraska Omaha through the National Student Exchange (NSE) can apply directly on the NSE website.