1. Apply for admission and submit all support documents to UNL as early as possible.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
3. Within a few weeks of completing the FAFSA, you should expect to receive information regarding your Student Aid Report (SAR) or SAR Information Acknowledgment. Review this information carefully.
4. Submit all documents requested by the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid as quickly and possible. Keep a copy of your and your parents' 2009 federal income tax forms, as you may be asked to submit signed copies of these documents for verification.
5. Respond to financial aid notification by accepting all, part, or none of the financial aid offered.

Tips to avoid delays - when completing the FAFSA, it is important to:

• read and follow the instructions
• use your correct Social Security number
• list UNL's federal school code: 002565
• properly sign the application
• not leave anything blank unless the instructions tell you to do so
• Use the appropriate line number references when filling out the income, earnings, and benefits section with a 2009 federal income tax return

Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid if you have any questions.