Scholarships and financial aid information available at UNL can be found:
Another scholarship opportunity, created for high-ability students, is the Raikes
School of Computer Science and Management. This program is designed for students
with proven leadership skills and technical aptitude. Scholarships offered through
this program cover tuition, room and board, textbooks, and are renewable with demonstrated
academic success. The Actuarial Science Program and Raikes School of Computer Science
and Management have designed a curriculum that allows Actuarial Science majors to
participate in the Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.
For further information about the program, or application information, contact:
Raikes School of Computer Science and Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
P.O. Box 880409
Lincoln, NE 68588-0409
402-472-6165 or 800-742-8800
; http://raikes.unl.edu/
Additional information regarding scholarships and financial aid specific to actuarial
science students follows:
Examination Award Program
The award program is for actuarial science majors who are successful on the examinations
given by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society. Details available
from the Actuarial Science program office in CBA 210 (see contact information below).
Grants
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Out of State:
These grants are essentially scholarships, and the income is not taxable to the
recipient. They are available to non-Nebraska (US citizen or permanent visa) residents
only.
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In-State:
These grants are essentially scholarships, and the income is not taxable to the
recipient. They are available to Nebraska residents only.
Grants are based primarily on potential to succeed in Actuarial Science and secondary
on financial need. The number of grants awarded and the amount of each grant is
dependent upon the amount of contributions available for distribution. The allocation
of these funds is determined by a subcommittee of the Committee for the Chair of
Actuarial Science of the Nebraska Actuaries Club, in conjunction with the Actuarial
Science Program faculty. Recipients may re-apply for the grant for one additional
year. Applications are available in the CBA Undergraduate Advising Office, 138 CBA,
472-2310 or on their website. Deadline
to apply is March 1.
Daniel J. Ford Memorial Scholarship
Created in memory of Daniel J. Ford, a 1985 UNL Actuarial Science graduate, who
passed away in 1986, this scholarship is designed to provide assistance to students
in financial need. Information regarding this scholarship is available in the Undergraduate
Advising office in the College of Business administration.
Nebraska Actuaries Club (NAC)/Nebraska Insurance Federation Scholarships
These scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshman students who demonstrate
a strong interest in the actuarial profession. Detailed information and application
forms are available at www.n-a-c.org.
Part-time and summer jobs
Many students obtain actuarial employment on a part-time basis during the school
year with local insurance companies, or full-time during the summer with actuarial
employers from around the United States. These positions not only provide needed
income for the student, but they also provide valuable on-the-job experience.
Other Scholarships for Actuarial Science Students
Information regarding scholarships for actuarial science students from other sources
can be accessed at http://www.beanactuary.org/college/scholarships.cfm.
For additional information concerning the actuarial profession and the UNL Actuarial
Science Program contact:
Acturial Science Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
210 CBA
Lincoln, NE 68588-0490
(402) 472-2330
Fax: (402) 472-5140
Email:
Website: www.cba.unl.edu
Additional information about an actuarial career and the actuarial profession is
available at: http://www.BeAnActuary.org.
