How to Accept/Decline Financial Aid

How to Accept or Decline Your Financial Aid at UNK

Step 1: Log into MyBLUE

• Visit myblue.nebraska.edu Links to an external site..

• Enter your 8-digit NUID and TrueYou password.

  • If you haven't set up your TrueYou credentials yet, go to trueyou.nebraska.edu Links to an external site. to claim your account and enroll in two-factor authentication.

Step 2: Navigate to the Financial Aid Section

• Once logged in, click on the Financial Aid tab in the top navigation menu.University of Nebraska at Kearney Links to an external site.

Step 3: Access Your Award Offers

• Click on Accept/Decline Offers.

• Select the appropriate academic year for which you are reviewing your financial aid.

Step 4: Review Your Financial Aid Package

• Carefully read through your offered financial aid, which may include:

  • Grants and Scholarships: These are automatically accepted on your behalf, as they do not require repayment.

  • Federal Student Loans: You have the option to accept, decline, or accept a partial amount.

  • Work-Study: If offered, you can choose to accept or decline this opportunity. Links to an external site.

• For each aid type:

  • Use the drop-down menu next to each offer to select Accept, Decline, or Accept a Partial Amount.

    • If accepting a partial amount, enter the specific amount you wish to borrow. Remember, loans are typically split equally between fall and spring semesters.

• After making your selections, click Submit to finalize your decisions.

Step 6: Complete Additional Requirements (If Applicable)

• If this is your first time accepting federal student loans, you must complete:

  • Entrance Loan Counseling

  • Master Promissory Note (MPN)

• These can be completed at studentaid.gov Links to an external site..

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Need Assistance?

• UNK Financial Aid Office

  • Email: finaid1@unk.edu

  • Phone: (308) 865-8520

  • For more information, visit the UNK Financial Aid FAQ Links to an external site..