Non-UNL Students

Students within the Nebraska System

Students from within the Nebraska system (UNO, UNK, UNMC) are eligible for some Faculty-Led programs. UNL students will be given first priority on all UNL programs. Upon acceptance into a specific program, students enrolled in other Nebraska system universities will need to fill out the intercampus form to be eligible to register for the appropriate UNL course(s). Inter-campus enrolled students are not eligible for Global Experiences Office scholarships, and should consult with advisors at their home campus about the use of scholarships and financial aid.

Non-Degree & Visiting Students

Non-UNL students over the age of 18 are eligible for some Faculty-Led programs. UNL students will be given first priority on all UNL programs. Upon acceptance into a specific program, non-UNL students will be required to fill out a Visiting Student application (6 credit hours maximum), Transfer Student application, or non-degree graduate student application to be eligible to register for the appropriate UNL course(s). All participants must register and pay for at least the minimum number of credits associated with the program. Non-Degree & Visiting Students are not eligible for Global Experiences Office scholarships

Other Faculty/Staff Travelers

Category #1: Faculty/Staff Affiliate

A UNL faculty/staff members not serving as a program leader may accompany the group and participate in all associated activities if the leader approves and at least one of the following conditions is met:

  1. The faculty/staff member is training to lead the program, or a similar program, in the future.
  2. The faculty/staff member’s travel expenses are being paid or subsidized by the home unit/department/college.

In these cases:

  • The faculty/staff member is not required to enroll in the associated UNL course(s).
  • The Global Experiences Office will bill the faculty/staff affiliate or the supporting unit the exact cost of their participation. All expenses must be paid by the individual or the supporting unit within one month of receiving an invoice.

UNL WILL charge them for:

  • All of the individual costs on the ground, at the appropriate rate (for example, single hotel room rate if applicable)
  • A portion of the group/shared costs like classroom space and transportation via bus
  • If an unexpected expense arises, the GEO will bill the individual directly for it

UNL WILL NOT charge them for:

  • A portion of the faculty leader’s individual travel costs
  • Education Abroad Fee
  • UNL tuition/fees

Category #2: Faculty/Staff Participant

All UNL faculty/staff members who do not meet at least one of the criteria above must apply to the program and be accepted, and enroll in the associated UNL course(s).

In these cases:

  • The faculty/staff member is required to enroll in the course and will be expected to participate in all activities.
  • Global Experiences will bill faculty/staff participants the same cost and via the same methods as the other student participants:

UNL WILL charge them for:

  • UNL tuition/fees
  • The full "Program Cost" at the student rate
  • International insurance (if needed)
  • Education Abroad Fee

All expenses must be paid by the individual via the MyRED student account, in line with the student payment deadline.