Retiring after 30 years at UNK, Mary Sommers will always remember the student success stories

Sommers served as the director of financial aid since 2000.

Mary Sommers receives Lifetime Achievement Award for financial aid professionals

Presented during last week’s national conference, the award is the highest honor the NASFAA can bestow…

Students navigate financial challenges, find hope through friendly UNK office

“The help I received from the Financial Aid team is the reason I will be graduating…

Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life

Nearly 80% of UNK freshmen receive financial assistance through scholarships or grants, with the average annual…

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…

New tuition payment plan offered to UNK students

By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is offering a…