Blue Gold Student Guide

AFFORDABLE EDUCATION

FAFSA go.unk.edu/fafsa

STUDENT ACCOUNTS go.unk.edu/student-accounts Located in the Finance Office on the first floor in the southwest corner of Warner Hall. We help students understand and meet their financial obligation to the University. This includes the billing and collection of tuition and other charges that post to a student’s MyBLUE account. Please stop by or call 308-865-8524 if you have questions about your student account, billing, or refunds. Walk-ins are welcome any time during business hours (Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm). Services Provided • Tuition/Billing • Payment Options • Refunds • Direct Deposit • Education Tax Credits

FINANCIAL AID go.unk.edu/financial-aid UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable

The FAFSA needs to be completed by every student, every year. This is one of the most important things to keep in mind during your college experience. Don't leave money on the table! Completing the FAFSA every year will ensure that you are getting the best financial support possible. Need help or direction? Contact UNK's Financial Aid office and speak to our team.

university, with most students receiving financial aid. Out-of-state students can qualify for in-state tuition through the New Nebraskan Scholarship. UNK follows the College Cost Transparency Initiative to ensure clear financial aid offers. UNK Scholarships for Current Students Apply in MyBlue Current UNK students can apply for over 600 scholarships each February by submitting one application on MyBLUE, which automatically matches them to eligible scholarships. The deadline is March 1.

MYBLUE go.unk.edu/myblue Your MyBLUE account is the most

• Perkins Loan Office • FERPA/Guest Access

important tool you have as a UNK student. It is your personal, secure dashboard for all things UNK and should be checked frequently. One of the key features in MyBlue is reviewing your balance due and submitting payment. In MyBlue you can: • Search for and enroll in classes • Access your Degree Audit • Find your advisor's contact information • Complete your housing application • Purchase a parking permit (pay parking tickets) • View any "holds" placed on your account • Accept and view scholarships/ financial aid • Review your balance due as well as pay your semester bill

Special Financial Situations go.unk.edu/scf

If your current financial situation differs from the tax data used on the FAFSA, you can submit a Special Circumstances request at go.unk.edu/scf . Situations like income changes, marital status updates, medical bills, disasters, or unemployment may qualify. A UNK Financial Aid Counselor will review your request and may adjust your aid offer.

LOPER DOLLARS go.unk.edu/loperdollars

Use your UNK ID to spend Loper Dollars on campus and save 20% at campus dining spots (except Brewed Awakening)! Download the GET App to manage your account, and parents can add funds online with your NUID.

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