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FAFSA delay continues as Nebraska students and colleges wait

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2 years ago

March 1, 2024

FAFSA delay continues as Nebraska students and colleges wait

The U.S. Department of Education aims to send completed 2024-25 Free Applications for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSAs, to colleges this month.

The FAFSA typically goes out in October, but for the 2024-25 form, there have been roadblocks due to needed changes from the FAFSA Simplification Act.

The completed FAFSAs were supposed to be sent to colleges in February. Then, the U.S. Department of Education discovered a calculation error that would have resulted in less aid for some students.

The department is hoping to correct that mistake and start sending completed forms to colleges in March.

Jodi Vanden Berge, the Kearney director of college planning and outreach services for EducationQuest, said not having those financial aid offers makes it hard for students to decide where to go for college.

“Some of those colleges need early decisions, you need to be doing housing deposits so that you’re guaranteed rooms, so there are a lot of factors that are affecting especially those seniors who are applying for the first time,” Vanden Berge said.

Another glitch students should watch out for is signatures dropping from their FAFSA. Vanden Berge said students will need to watch their messages to see if their signature didn’t go through. If a student needs to re-sign, it could take three to five days to have the signature process.

Vanden Berge said students should ensure they submit their FAFSA so it can be reviewed as soon as possible once the form is fixed. Outside of that, it’s a waiting game.

“There’s not a lot we can do. It’s kind of status quo at this point,” Vanden Berge said. “They’re in review, and we just have to hope that the federal government is able to get them processed in March. I know there’s a large amount of FAFSAs that have been submitted that are sitting there.”

According to the National College Attainment Network, 7,626 high school seniors in Nebraska have submitted the form as of Feb. 16. Last year, 12,111 had submitted the form by Feb. 16.

Vanden Berge said most colleges and scholarship organizations adjusted their deadlines to accommodate for the delay.

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UNK to host Nebraska State Patrol Experience Day March 25, increased presence planned

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5 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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UNK to host Nebraska State Patrol Experience Day March 25, increased presence planned

KEARNEY, Neb — Students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will get a close-up look at state law enforcement work during a Nebraska State Patrol Experience Day planned for Wednesday, March 25.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Department of Criminal Justice will host the educational event on campus, which will bring an increased Nebraska State Patrol presence beginning that morning and lasting throughout the day. The activity is planned and coordinated with the university, and there is no emergency.

Inside the Ockinga Conference Center, students will participate in a crime scene investigation walkthrough and a “day in the life” station highlighting the role and responsibilities of a state trooper.

Outdoor demonstrations are scheduled in the parking lots between the College of Education and West Center. Those demonstrations will include displays from the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team, bomb squad, canine unit and drone operations, along with multiple patrol vehicles. Troopers will also provide ride-along demonstrations as part of the experience.

A Nebraska State Patrol helicopter is also scheduled to land on the practice field just east of the parking lots.

Community members may notice law enforcement vehicles, specialized equipment and aircraft activity during the event, but all activities are part of the planned Experience Day programming.

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NCAA Tournament Big Ten report— Nebraska makes first Sweet 16

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March 23, 2026

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NCAA Tournament Big Ten report— Nebraska makes first Sweet 16

The Big Ten dominated Saturday in the NCAA Tournament with four wins. Michigan and Illinois both looked like teams that were far superior to their opponents. Nebraska still has some magic left in what has been a very magical season.

Here are the scores and the rest of my analysis from the Big Ten games in the NCAA Tournament from second-round Saturday:

No. 1 Michigan 95-72 vs No. 9 Saint Louis

The Wolverines defense held Robert Avila in check and the rest of Saint Louis’s top guys. Yaxel Lendeborg for the Wolverines went in takeover mode, and it added a dangerous element to Michigan’s offense. Lendeborg went off for 25 points, shot 3-5 from 3, and had 6 rebounds. To complement Lendeborg’s great showing, Michigan held in 40 rebounds and shot 47.8% from 3. It was another game where Michigan looked miles ahead of its competition. It’s hard not to view this team as one that will be one of the final teams left at the end of March.

No. 3 Michigan State 77-69 vs No. 6 Louisville

Without star guard Mikel Brown Jr. for Louisville, it was going to be a steep hill to climb to get this victory. Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears Jr. make things even worse with stellar performances. Carr had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Jeremy Fears Jr. had a solid scoring night but was still an elite facilitator with 16 assists. The Spartans’ offense was on par, even with 34 rebounds, and as an offense, shooting 42.3% from 3. Tom Izzo and the Spartans keep the momentum high with another big tournament win.

No. 3 Illinois 76-55 vs No. 11 VCU

VCU played better than in this game than they did in their prebopsi win over North Carolina. Losing Nyk Lewis early in this game was a tough blow, but even with an improved showing, they needed another 30-point masterclass from Terrence Hill Jr., and they didn’t get that. Hill Jr. only posted 17 points off the bench, while Illinois dominated VCU. Tomislav set the game on fire with his poster dunk, and that really sealed the fate of this game. He also chipped in 14 points and played a huge part in the Fighting Illini’s dominant performance on the glass. Andrej Stojakovic led the way with his 21-point performance. Illinois now heads to the Sweet 16.

No. 5 Vanderbilt 74-72 vs No. 4 Nebraska

Just another game showing why college basketball is amazing in March. 8 seconds left in the game, and the Cornhuskers do not call a timeout and immediately take the ball up and get a game-winning layup. Vanderbilt gets two seconds for a half-court heave, and it is as close as it gets to sinking in before rattling out. What a game. The perfect season keeps going for Nebraska. This game was too close for comfort all the way through, and down the stretch, both teams were trading buckets. The Cornhuskers got 4 of their players to reach double figures, and it was their shooting 47.4% and 55.8% from the field that made the difference. The Cornhuskers made the shots, and they head to the sweet 16 now after getting their first tournament win ever.

Overview

The momentum is still high in the Big Ten as the top teams from the regular season are having similar success in the NCAA tournament. Nebraska’s dream season has yet to come to an end, and they top their only tournament win in program history with a thrilling win over Vanderbilt.

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Nebraska MBB arrives back in Lincoln to sea of Husker fans

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March 22, 2026

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Nebraska MBB arrives back in Lincoln to sea of Husker fans

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska men’s basketball returned home on Sunday after defeating Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament and advancing to the program’s first Sweet 16.

Hundreds of Nebraska fans flocked to the Lincoln Airport to welcome the team home. Cheers rung out in the arrivals area of the airport as the team came out.

The players took time to sign autographs, take photos, and celebrate with the Husker fans who came to welcome them home. The team then got on their bus to return to Nebraska’s training facility.

Nebraska men’s basketball returned home on Sunday after defeating Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament and advancing to the program’s first Sweet 16.

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