Scholarships
True or False
You can apply for scholarships as a college student.
True! You can continue to apply for scholarships throughout your college career.
True or False
You have to fill out FAFSA every year as a college student.
True! FAFSA will open every fall, usually October 1st. Students complete FAFSA to apply for financial aid for the upcoming school year.
True or False
You will have a College Possible coach as a college student.
True! You will always have a College Possible coach to support you on the path toward earning your bachelor's degree.
What is the Nebraska Promise?
A program that offers free college tuition to Pell Grant-eligible Nebraska residents who pursue their bachelor’s degree at a Nebraska University (UNO, UNL, UNK, UNMC).
True or False
Experiencing stress in college means you don’t belong in college.
False! Stress in college is normal, don’t let it trick you into thinking college is not for you. When feeling stressed remember to seek the resources available to support your success as a college student.
Where can you find scholarships for college?
College Websites, Google, Student Portals, Community Organizations, and more!
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is another name for a 4-year college degree?
Bachelor’s Degree or Undergraduate Degree
What minimum GPA must you maintain in college to remain eligible for the Nebraska Promise?
You must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to remain eligible for the Nebraska Promise.
Where is the UNO Online Orientation course located?
The UNO Online Orientation is located in Canvas. The course will take about 2 hours to complete. After completing the course, you can select an enrollment appointment to register for classes.
True or False
TRIO programs in college can help students find scholarship opportunities.
True! Joining a TRIO program has many benefits and can help keep you aware of opportunities such as scholarships.
What is the Pell Grant?
Free financial need-based money for college. Students complete the FAFSA to apply for this grant, which can equal up to $7,395 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
How many credits is a full-time college student typically enrolled in per semester?
At most 4-year colleges, a full-time student is enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester.
True or False
I have to be a full-time student (enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester) to be eligible for the Nebraska Promise.
True! You must apply and be accepted at a University of Nebraska campus and take at least 12 credit hours each semester to qualify.
How do you send your final high school transcript to the college you commit to?
To send your final high school transcript, complete the Senior End Year Activity in School Links, where you can select "send final transcript" for the one college you've committed to.
True or False
If you are a Pell Grant recipient, professors must verify your attendance during the first 2 weeks of classes.
True! Professors are asked to verify attendance for students who receive federal financial aid (Pell Grant). Class attendance is required to maintain eligibility for federal financial aid.
Name one student support service that can be found on a college campus.
Support services on a college campus include academic support centers, career services, counseling/health services, TRIO programs, and more.
True or False
The Pell Grant is applied before Nebraska Promise Grants which will cover remaining tuition costs to make tuition free.
True! Your Pell Grant and Nebraska Promise Grants combine to make tuition free.
What types of important dates can you find on your college’s academic calendar?
You can find when classes start each semester along with dates for holiday breaks, finals week, class drop deadlines, due dates for tuition & fees bills, and graduation ceremony dates.