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- What costs are covered with my Buffett Scholarship?
Up to $3,600 per semester for tuition and fees, and up to $500 a semester for books and supplies.
- When should I apply for scholarships?
From January 1 to the application deadline of March 1.
- Am I required to file a FAFSA?
Yes. Financial need is one of the criteria for the scholarship and is determined by the student filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitting a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) along with the scholarship application. Please go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for more information on filing for federal student aid.
- How soon can I file a FAFSA?
You and/or your parents must calculate your prior year’s income taxes in order to file. You will need to do this as soon after January 1 as possible in order to receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) prior to the March 1 deadline. Applications submitted without your SAR will not be accepted.
- Does my transcript have to be official?
Yes. All high school transcripts must be official. You should be able to obtain this from your school counselor. You will upload your official high school transcript when you apply for the scholarship online.
- Do I need to reapply each year?
No. Your scholarship will automatically renew each semester for up to five years for a four-year college or up to three years for a two-year college if you continue to meet the scholarship requirements, or until you graduate or obtain your bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first.
- What if I add classes after my scholarship has been paid?
The costs of these classes are the student’s responsibility.
- What happens if I drop classes and am assessed partial or full tuition for them?
You will need to reimburse the Foundation for costs of the dropped classes. Failure to do so will result in the loss of your scholarship. Each campus notifies the Foundation of the amount owed and usually the amount of your scholarship will be reduced for the following semester by this amount.
- What are deadlines of submission of grades?
- January 1 for the fall semester
- June 1 for the spring semester
- Within three weeks after the end of the summer session
- For colleges on the quarter system: Within 15 days after the end of each quarter
- Does my grade report need to be official?
No. Your grade report can be a printout from your campus’ website that lists each course, the grade received and your cumulative GPA. Please also include your name, the campus you are attending, your intended date of graduation and any changes to your address or e-mail address. Correspondence is handled via e-mail, so it is imperative that you advise us of any changes immediately.
- What happens if I fail to submit my grades by the deadline?
Failure to submit your grades by the deadline will result in the loss of your scholarship.
- What GPA is required to maintain my scholarship?
You need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
- What happens if my cumulative GPA drops below 2.0?
Your scholarship will be terminated.
- Are summer school costs covered?
The scholarship will pay up to a maximum of $3,600 for all summer sessions combined, and up to $27 per credit hour for books and/or supplies up to a maximum of $500. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Foundation of summer school attendance and report their grades within three weeks after the end of the summer session. Students attending UNL, UNK or UNO will report their grades to scholarships@nebraska.edu. Students attending all other colleges will report their grades to scholarships@stbfoundation.org.
- Does summer school count as a semester?
The Foundation gives summer school the same weight as regular semesters and you must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA during the summer session or your scholarship will be terminated.
- Can my scholarship be used for study abroad?
Each case will be considered on its own merit.
- May I use my scholarship at another Nebraska state school even if I am a student at a university campus?
Yes, but you must let the Foundation know where you will be taking classes and those classes must count toward your degree.
- May I transfer to another Nebraska state college or community college?
Yes. You may transfer to any Nebraska state public college, university or community college as long as you notify the Foundation in advance, are still an undergraduate student and are meeting scholarship GPA requirements.
- How many credit hours must I carry each semester?
You must carry a minimum of twelve, unless you are working. All working students must carry an academic load of at least nine credit hours and must notify the Foundation of employment status.
- Is this scholarship for graduate work?
No, the scholarship is for undergraduate studies only.
- I am planning on attending UNO, UNL or UNK; what exactly is the Thompson Learning Community that I will be a part of?
The Thompson Learning Community is a program designed to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed during their college experience. Students that receive the Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship and attend UNO, UNL or UNK are automatically part of the Thompson Learning Community. You may visit the websites listed below to find out more campus-specific information and requirements about the Thompson Learning Community.
- I am a freshman. Who do I contact about the William H. Thompson Learning Community?
- At UNO, contact Kellie Pickett at 402-554-4080, or visit the website http://www.unomaha.edu/thompsonlc
- At UNL, contact Kelli King at 402-472-5523, or visit the website http://www.unl.edu/wht
- At UNK, contact Jennifer Harvey at 308-865-8364, or visit the website http://www.unk.edu/offices/reslife.aspx?id=40748. You may also contact Dr. Robert Luscher, Faculty Director, at 308-865-8115.
- What is the e-mail address where I need to submit my grades and ask other questions I may have?
For students attending UNO, UNL or UNK, you may e-mail your grades and questions to scholarships@nebraska.edu. Make sure to include your name and which campus you are attending.
For students attending any other institution you may e-mail your grades and questions to scholarships@stbfoundation.org. Make sure to include your name and which campus you are attending.
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