Short Term Loans

This program is intended for students who need funds to meet emergency education related expenses. There are qualifications for interested loan candidates to meet.

Eligibility and Important Information

  • This is a signature loan that can be awarded up to $1,000 with an APR of 9%.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident to be eligible.
  • Registration Requirements must be met:
    • You must be registered at least half-time at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, or
    • Certified as half-time by the Graduate College, or
    • Registered at least half-time as an intercampus student with at least one credit hour of enrollment at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with UNL being your degree granting campus.
  • You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 1.5 in order to receive a Short-Term Loan
  • Full-time employees are ineligible.
  • Short-Term Loans will have a maturity/due date within two to three months or before graduation, whichever is first. The due date is always the last day of the month.
  • Short-Term Loans may be prepaid without penalty.
  • If a loan is not paid in full by the maturity date:
    • A late fee of $25 will be assessed
    • Interest increases from 9% to 12% annually.
    • A hold will be placed on your account which prohibits the release of transcripts and diplomas and prohibits future enrollment.

    • You may lose eligibility to receive Short-Term Loans in the future.

      Please Note: You have the month after the due date to either pay in full or sign a pay plan to stay eligible for future Short-Term Loans.

Applying for a Short Term Loan

Applications for Short-Term Loans are completed in the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Phone: (402) 472-2030

Email: financialaid@unl.edu

Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
12 Canfield Administration Bldg
P.O. Box 880411
Lincoln, NE 68588-0411

Paying your Short Term Loan

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for the collection of University Short-Term Loans.

We accept cash, check, cashier’s check or money order in our office or via US Mail. We are located at:

Office of Student Accounts/Short-Term Loans

Phone: (402) 472-2030

Fax: (402) 472-2959

Email: financialaid@unl.edu

Office of Student Accounts/Short-Term Loans
124 Canfield Administration Bldg
P.O. Box 880414
Lincoln, NE 68588-0413