KEARNEY – Money was always tight for Agustin Ruvalcaba when he was growing up. Coming from a lower-middle-class family in Shelby, Nebraska, he knew at a young age that scholarships would be necessary if he wanted to attend college. Unfortunately, he didn’t earn a big scholarship like his older sister. And when his father used a pension to open his dream restaurant, their family became ineligible for most grants. Ruvalcaba was stuck in a problem many students face. The … [Read more...] about Students navigate financial challenges, find hope through friendly UNK office
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Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Daniel Ocampo wants to make his parents proud. That’s why he’s attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where the freshman from Omaha is studying 7-12 English education. His father Domingo and mother Miriam never had the opportunity to attend college, but they taught him an important lesson about education. “Success is determined by the impact you make on future generations,” Ocampo said. “For me, … [Read more...] about Scholarships allow UNK students to pursue dreams, enjoy college life
UNK academic scholarships valued at $18M given to incoming freshmen
KEARNEY – More than 1,050 University of Nebraska at Kearney academic merit scholarships have been granted to the 2019 graduating class from Nebraska high schools. The total value of the awards is nearly $18 million over four years. The total includes 243 Board of Regents scholarships. Among the most prestigious awards granted by the university, each full-tuition Board of Regents scholarship is valued at more than $26,000 over four years. UNK awards more than $26 … [Read more...] about UNK academic scholarships valued at $18M given to incoming freshmen
Alumni Association, Foundation work together to support UNK; Endowment grows to $55M
The University of Nebraska Foundation raised more than $9.5 million to support UNK during the last fiscal year, with 3,100-plus donors contributing. The foundation endowment for UNK has reached about $55 million. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney campus slows down during the summer, when students and faculty slip away to enjoy a much-needed break before fall classes begin. Across town, though, there’s little downtime … [Read more...] about Alumni Association, Foundation work together to support UNK; Endowment grows to $55M
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
