University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The annual price depends heavily on Nebraska residency, housing, and aid. In the 2025-26 IPEDS tuition figures, full-time undergraduate tuition plus required fees totaled about $10,434 for in-state students and $30,084 for out-of-state students. These are published charges, not what every student ultimately pays.

• 2024-25 in-state tuition and required fees: $8,250 tuition plus $2,184 fees.
• 2024-25 out-of-state tuition and required fees: $26,400 tuition plus $2,184 fees.
• Reported annual room and board: $14,210; the actual charge depends on housing and meal-plan choices.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,128; transportation and personal expenses are additional.

Adding the reported room-and-board and book allowances to those 2024-25 tuition-and-fee figures gives approximately $25,772 for an in-state student or $43,922 for an out-of-state student before transportation and personal expenses. That calculation is not the university's complete cost-of-attendance budget and should not be mixed with a different year's published rates. Tuition and housing prices can change, so applicants should use their entry year's official estimate.

Net price - the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid - offers another perspective. The reported average was $13,054 for students from families earning up to $48,000, compared with $22,346 for those from families earning above $110,000. These averages are not personalized aid offers. Eligible students may draw on federal grants, Nebraska and university assistance, scholarships, federal loans, and military education benefits. Nebraska Promise may cover tuition for qualifying Nebraska students, but it does not necessarily cover housing, meals, books, or every fee. Completing the FAFSA and meeting applicable priority deadlines are important steps in obtaining an individual aid estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

Nebraska-Lincoln offers student jobs and career support, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid earned through eligible employment; an ordinary student job does not require a Work-Study award, and an internship may be paid, unpaid, or tied to academic credit.

Students can look for campus openings through university student-employment resources and ask the financial-aid office whether their aid offer includes Federal Work-Study. An award sets an earning opportunity rather than putting its full amount into a student's account upfront; students must obtain an eligible job and work the hours. Other campus jobs may be available without Work-Study, while some career-related positions or approved off-campus jobs have their own conditions.

University career services offer individual and group career planning, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can help students explore a major or prepare an application, but they are not evidence that a particular student will receive a job offer. Students comparing paid work with academic commitments should check expected hours, transportation, and whether an opportunity builds experience in their intended field.