Academic Support & Student Success
Virtual FAFSA Event
The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts Virtual FAFSA events throughout the year for students and families to complete their free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participants have the opportunity to schedule a live one-on-one meeting with FAFSA trained volunteers to assist in completing their applications.
The following items are required:
- PIN for Federal Student Aid
- Social Security Number for yourself and parents
- Drivers License and Permanent Resident Card
- Federal Tax Information or Tax Return, Including W- 2, for yourself and your parents
- Records of untaxed income such as savings, investments, business and farm assets, social security and veteran benefits, and Temporary Assistance
Maverick Scholars
Maverick Scholars is a program for underrepresented incoming freshman students without a learning community at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The Mav Scholars program provides mentorship and support for the students through the Multicultural Affairs Department.
Program Advisors for the Program are Retention Coordinator Will Smith williamsmith@unomaha.edu and Gretchen Carroll, Multicultural Outreach Coordinator gcarroll@unomaha.edu.
Maverick Royalty
Engaging Students, Ensuring Success
The Maverick Royalty is a program designed to support students to ensure their success at UNO. This group will create a community of engaged students, using the six key elements of the Maverick Royalty values:
- Mentorship
- Life Planning and Professional Development
- Study and Life Skills Development
- Social Skills
- Community Engagement
- Exposure to Campus Resources