Full-time and retired employees who wish to continue their education may be eligible for tuition assistance through the University of Nebraska employee scholarship program. Spouses and dependent children may also be eligible for this benefit.
Allocation
Use Employee Self Service (Firefly) to allocate your resources.
Policy
Regents Policy 3.2.6 - Employee and Dependent Scholarship Programs
Employee and Dependent Scholarship FAQs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) Program
The PLSF is not a University benefit offering, but is a federal program that allows outstanding, qualifying federal student loan remaining balances to be forgiven after 120 qualifying payments (10 years), while actively working full time for a qualifying public service employer, such as University of Nebraska.
How do I know if I qualify?
- Determine Your Loan Eligibility: With your FSA ID, log into Visit Aid Summary (studentaid.gov/fsa-id/), scroll down to the Loan Breakdown Section, & view the types of loans you have. Four types of Direct Loans (further explained at studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans) include:
- Direct Subsidized Loans
- Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- Direct PLUS Loans
- Direct Consolidation Loans
How do I apply?
- Apply for PLSF: Complete the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Certification & Application (studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf). Provide the partially completed form to HR at UNObenefits@unomaha.edu for completion of Employer Section 3.
- Fax the completed Public Service Loan Forgiveness Certification and Application form to MOHELA at 866.222.7060.
- For assistance with completing the form, call 855.265.4038.
Additional Resources for Assistance
- PSLF Help Tool (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ )- use this tool to evaluate your eligibility for the program & generate the application. You will be required to create an account at https://studentaid.gov/
- PSLF Program FAQs (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service/questions)
Additional questions?
Contact MOHELA, the federal loan administrator, at 855.265.4038.