By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tina Smets is a busy mother of three. She works nights at the Alley Rose restaurant in Kearney, opposite of her husband Aaron’s schedule at the local Baldwin Filters plant so they can save money on child care. Like many young families, finances are a major factor in their decision-making – and college tuition never seemed to fit into their plans. Although Smets enjoys her job at the Alley Rose, where she’s worked the … [Read more...] about Nebraska Promise makes college a reality for Kearney mother
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UNK, NU to offer free tuition to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60K or less
By MELISSA LEE University of Nebraska Communications LINCOLN - Calling the University of Nebraska’s commitment to accessibility more important than ever during difficult economic times, President Ted Carter today unveiled a new program that will guarantee a tuition-free NU education to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60,000 or less. The “Nebraska Promise” will take effect in fall 2020 and will guarantee that full-time resident undergraduates whose families … [Read more...] about UNK, NU to offer free tuition to Nebraska students with family incomes of $60K or less
Sommers featured in The Washington Post story about surge in FAFSA verification requests
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mary Sommers, UNK's director of financial aid, was featured in a Nov. 28 story in The Washington Post highlighting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process. A link to the full story, "Colleges puzzled by surge in FAFSA verification requests," can be found HERE By DANIELLE DOUGLAS-GABRIEL Reporter - The Washington Post Colleges and universities are reporting a surge in students being asked to verify information on their federal financial aid … [Read more...] about Sommers featured in The Washington Post story about surge in FAFSA verification requests
Get Cash for College: Best Practices in Financial Aid
Many people say the lessons you learn in college stay with you forever. There’s also a lot of value in a college degree. University grads can earn much more than high school graduates. However, the benefits of a college degree come with a price, and often, debt. Having a good understanding of the financial aid process and developing a strong plan to pay for college can really help alleviate debt. It takes an intentional effort from the beginning. One should focus on … [Read more...] about Get Cash for College: Best Practices in Financial Aid
