Our application for admission is open! First-year students from Nebraska can use the code "HUSKER" to apply for free through November 1. Students who apply for admission by Nov. 1 will be notified of their scholarship awards on Feb. 11. Encourage your rising seniors to consider applying to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for Fall 2026!

Nebraska is test-optional for admission and test-preferred for full scholarship consideration. We encourage students to take the ACT/SAT and submit their test score to maximize their scholarship consideration.

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Expanded Student Visit Opportunities

The best way for students to get a preview of all they can accomplish at Nebraska is to experience it for themselves! During a visit, they'll see the spots on campus where they'll spend time studying, living, collaborating, building friendships and making core memories. Plus, learn more about student involvement opportunities and important admission, scholarship and financial aid information.

Husker Weekdays are available Monday-Friday. This option allows students to tour campus with a current Husker and meet with a representative from the college of their choice.

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University Honors

We know your students have the potential to be world-changers, and we want to help them get there. With three prestigious, tight-knit Honors communities, we have the resources and opportunities they need to build their future at Nebraska.

The University Honors Program, Nebraska Business Honors Academy and Raikes School application is located in MyRED for admitted students. Because the Honors application process is highly competitive, encourage your students to craft their application materials carefully. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2025.

Honors Application Tips Webinars

The University Honors Program is hosting webinars October 16 and November 4 to help students and their families explore Nebraska's three honors programs. Learn what the review committee looks for in a successful application and ask questions before submitting.

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Supplemental Scholarship Application

Admitted Huskers can further maximize their scholarship consideration by submitting the supplemental Scholarship Application, opened on October 1 in MyRED under the "Financial Aid" tab. The supplemental Scholarship Application is your students' key to be considered for departmental, leadership and service scholarships.

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Nebraska First Responder Pledge

The Nebraska First Responder Pledge demonstrates the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's commitment to Nebraska law enforcement officers, firefighters, firefighter-paramedics, and their dependent children by waiving in-state tuition after calculating other scholarships and grants.

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Nebraska Promise

The Nebraska Promise covers tuition—not including housing and food—for students with family incomes of $65,000 or less (AGI) or those who are Pell Grant-eligible. Students will automatically be considered once they submit their complete application and the FAFSA Form. Students should submit the FAFSA Form by May 1, 2026 for consideration.

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Husker Hub is Here to Help

At Husker Hub, students and families can get assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarships, grants, student/parent loans, enrollment verification, student bills and work-study jobs as they plan their path toward graduation.

After they have applied to Nebraska, students can use their NUID to log in to meet 1-to-1 with a full-time Student Services Specialist remotely Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CT through the virtual drop-ins. No appointment necessary.

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There is no place like Nebraska, and there is no better time for your students to become Huskers! If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@unl.edu or 402-472-2023.

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