Great Plains IDEA Loans and Need-Based Application Process

Students who need to borrow funds for college expenses should inquire at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 16 Canfield Administration Building, P.O. Box 880411, Lincoln, NE 68588-0411, (402) 472-2030. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid does not participate in the granting of fellowships or assistantships but does maintain current information on other forms of financial support available to students.

To apply for federal loan programs or the college work-study program, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form after January 1. FAFSA forms need to be resubmitted every year after January 1 to ensure that the information reported remains current. To be eligible for financial aid a student must be admitted to a department or area with a specific graduate degree objective.

Please note: International students are ineligible for federal loans.