What happens next?

Nebraska College of Law Author

03/30/2020 Added

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A question we often get from admitted students is something along the line of “what do I need to do now?” or “what happens next?” This video covers such things as how your financial aid is awarded, important dates and deadlines, and what steps you need to take to make sure you have all your ducks in a row.

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[00:00:07.570]Hi there, I'm Tracy Warrant, Assistant Dean for Admissions
[00:00:11.020]here at Nebraska Law.
[00:00:12.670]You are likely watching this video
[00:00:14.250]because you have been admitted to Nebraska Law
[00:00:16.313]and are curious about what you should be doing
[00:00:19.040]between now and the start of the school year.
[00:00:21.850]I'm here to tell you don't worry.
[00:00:23.842]This video is going to cover many of the things
[00:00:26.980]you can and should do
[00:00:28.850]and soon we will be launching are admitted student portal
[00:00:32.241]that will contain
[00:00:33.440]all the information in this video and more.
[00:00:36.240]So let's get started.
[00:00:37.970]First, let's chat about some important dates and deadlines.
[00:00:41.323]Your first enrollment deposit is due on April 15th.
[00:00:45.380]This deposit is a $200 payment
[00:00:47.710]and can be paid online with a credit card.
[00:00:50.530]You will find a link to pay your deposits on our website.
[00:00:54.390]A few things to remember when paying online.
[00:00:57.530]You will check out as a guest
[00:00:59.230]so no need to enter a username or password.
[00:01:02.770]You only need to pay the JD seat deposits.
[00:01:05.900]Ignore that button for College of Law LLM seat deposit.
[00:01:10.230]The next deadline to remember is June 1st.
[00:01:13.330]This is the day your 2nd $200 enrollment deposit is due.
[00:01:17.750]You pay this deposit through the same marketplace website
[00:01:20.880]that you will pay your first seat deposit.
[00:01:24.180]A couple more things about deposits.
[00:01:26.630]The $400 you pay in enrollment deposits
[00:01:29.720]will be credited to your student account
[00:01:32.090]and will go towards tuition and fees
[00:01:34.100]and/or any other charges you make on your student account
[00:01:37.240]over the summer.
[00:01:38.890]If you fail to pay either enrollment deposit
[00:01:42.060]you risk losing your seat in the class
[00:01:44.165]or any scholarship that you have been awarded.
[00:01:47.510]Finally, if you want to pay both deposits at once
[00:01:50.730]you are more than welcome to do that.
[00:01:52.916]On June 19th, assuming we can have events again,
[00:01:56.804]we will host a midsummer lunch for incoming students.
[00:02:00.850]In early June you will receive information
[00:02:03.476]about how to register for classes
[00:02:06.140]and which classes to register for.
[00:02:08.780]The registration deadline is June 22nd.
[00:02:12.150]If you will be out of the country
[00:02:13.720]or unavailable to register on time
[00:02:16.350]please let us know and we're happy to help.
[00:02:18.899]Reserve August 19th, 20th, and 21st for orientation
[00:02:24.300]and August 24th will be your first day of classes.
[00:02:28.308]That pretty much does it for important dates
[00:02:30.990]so let's get into a question that we always get,
[00:02:33.779]what should I do to prepare this summer?
[00:02:36.950]The short answer is take a deep breath, relax,
[00:02:40.640]and have some fun.
[00:02:42.270]You have plenty of time in law school to do law stuff
[00:02:46.130]but that doesn't mean that we won't have things
[00:02:48.140]for you to learn about and tasks for you to do
[00:02:50.820]over the summer but first think about taking a vacation,
[00:02:54.830]spend some time with family, and read books for pleasure.
[00:02:58.720]Do not feel pressure
[00:02:59.850]to do anything legal or law school related.
[00:03:03.020]You'll have plenty of time for that during law school.
[00:03:06.260]If you want to read about what to expect
[00:03:08.840]we'll make some recommendations for you over the summer.
[00:03:12.566]Join the class of 2023 closed Facebook group.
[00:03:16.590]All you need to do is search Nebraska Law Class of 2023
[00:03:21.290]on Facebook and submit a request to join.
[00:03:25.040]If your Facebook alias
[00:03:26.510]is different than the name we know you by
[00:03:29.080]please let us know so we know who you are
[00:03:31.062]and we'll accept your request.
[00:03:33.078]The Facebook group is a place
[00:03:35.300]where you can get to know your classmates,
[00:03:37.830]bounce questions off of locals about where to live,
[00:03:41.230]find roommates, and start making friends.
[00:03:44.089]Soon we will launch the admitted student portal
[00:03:47.100]on our website.
[00:03:48.450]This will be where you will find any and all information
[00:03:51.302]you will need over the summer.
[00:03:53.302]The portal will be updated every week throughout the summer.
[00:03:57.270]It will have monthly checklists,
[00:03:59.285]links to documents you need to complete, and other things.
[00:04:03.860]In short, the portal will be one-stop shop for you
[00:04:07.140]over the summer.
[00:04:08.551]We will continue to communicate with you via email
[00:04:12.246]over the summer and we will be sending you things
[00:04:15.610]through the US mail as well.
[00:04:17.840]So make sure to keep us updated if and when
[00:04:20.610]your email or mailing address change.
[00:04:23.686]Another thing that is probably on your mind
[00:04:26.330]is financing law school
[00:04:27.790]and how the scholarship and loan process works.
[00:04:30.760]So let's go there next.
[00:04:32.569]We ask that all admitted students complete a FAFSA
[00:04:36.150]even if you do not plan on taking out student loans.
[00:04:40.038]Your admitted student packet contained information
[00:04:43.510]about completing the FAFSA and applying for loans.
[00:04:46.980]A few quick reminders.
[00:04:48.662]The University of Nebraska Lincoln FAFSA code is 002565.
[00:04:56.490]We recommend completing your FAFSA by July one
[00:04:59.730]to ensure that your loan funds are available
[00:05:02.150]at the beginning of the semester.
[00:05:04.161]You are considered independent for law school loans.
[00:05:07.520]No parental information is needed or will be considered.
[00:05:11.617]Keep copies of all confirming documents
[00:05:14.760]in case you are asked for documentation.
[00:05:17.748]You will receive an email
[00:05:19.300]from the university financial aid office
[00:05:21.800]notifying you when your loans have been packaged.
[00:05:25.050]You will find out what you have been awarded in loans
[00:05:27.680]and accept your loans on MyRED.
[00:05:30.550]Remember, you do not have to accept
[00:05:32.658]the full amount of loans offered or any amount at all.
[00:05:37.540]Keep in mind that law school loan options
[00:05:39.990]are all unsubsidized loans,
[00:05:42.500]which means interest will start accruing immediately.
[00:05:45.857]If you do accept loans you must complete entrance counseling
[00:05:49.840]and a master promissory note,
[00:05:52.070]both of which will be found on MyRED
[00:05:54.650]under the Financial Aid tab.
[00:05:56.865]Now that we've talked about applying for money,
[00:06:00.040]your next question is likely how will you get your money?
[00:06:03.870]Your loan money and scholarship funds,
[00:06:06.200]if you were awarded a scholarship,
[00:06:08.000]will be credited to your student account.
[00:06:10.420]These credits usually appear in your student account
[00:06:13.490]the week of orientation or the first week of classes.
[00:06:17.122]Shortly after the start of classes,
[00:06:19.630]your loan and scholarship funds will be used to pay
[00:06:24.250]off the debits on your student account,
[00:06:27.000]things like tuition, fees, bookstore charges,
[00:06:29.850]parking pass charges, et cetera.
[00:06:32.410]After the credits pay the debits
[00:06:34.560]the remaining money will be refunded to you
[00:06:36.840]for use for things like living expenses.
[00:06:40.570]A couple of hints for you when you get your refund.
[00:06:43.620]Make sure that all of the charges you have made
[00:06:46.020]to your student account are paid off
[00:06:47.840]before you go spending your loan money.
[00:06:50.650]Sometimes charges made at the bookstore
[00:06:52.752]or with parking services
[00:06:54.630]do not show up on your student account
[00:06:56.480]until after refunds have been issued.
[00:06:59.310]You will get your funds faster
[00:07:01.090]if you sign up for direct deposit.
[00:07:03.400]This can be done through MyRED
[00:07:05.550]under the Student Account tab.
[00:07:07.960]One final comment about money.
[00:07:10.310]Remember, there will be expenses that come up
[00:07:13.230]before you have access to your loan refund.
[00:07:16.090]If you rent an apartment
[00:07:17.600]you will likely have to put down a deposit.
[00:07:20.110]If you buy your books somewhere other than the bookstore
[00:07:22.860]and thus cannot charge them to your student account
[00:07:25.200]you will need money or a credit card
[00:07:27.696]to pay for those books.
[00:07:29.890]These are just a couple of expenses
[00:07:31.680]that will come up before you get your loan money
[00:07:34.010]so please plan accordingly.
[00:07:37.140]I hope you feel a bit more prepared
[00:07:39.100]and ready for the months to come.
[00:07:41.100]As always, do not hesitate to reach out
[00:07:43.550]or call with questions.
[00:07:45.200]We can't wait to have you here in the fall.
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