Admissions Stories & News

Parenting from afar: Tips for supporting your college student from a distance

Parenting changes once your teen heads off to college. Here are tips for maintaining a meaningful relationship with your child once they've left the nest.

The empty nest: Navigating the emotional journey when your teen heads off to college

Don't let having an empty nest get you down. Keep calm and follow these tips as your teen heads off to college.

Transfer students find new home at UNI

At the University of Northern Iowa, resources are in place to ensure transfer students are equipped to handle this new and exciting transition.

UNI offers Free Application Week for transfer students

The University of Northern Iowa invites prospective transfer students to apply for free from March 3 through March 8, 2024.

Financial aid support increases for UNI students, indebtedness down

UNI continues to put students first, as evidenced by the $91.2 million in aid awarded to students during the 2022-2023 academic year.

From good study habits to time management: Setting your teen up with freshman year tips

Parenting a soon-to-be college student? Set your teen up for college success by sharing some of these freshman year tips.

A “major” decision: Guiding your teen’s career exploration before college

As a parent, you can guide your teen toward a career marked by purpose. Here are some tips to help you as your teen navigates career exploration.

UNI offers Free Application Week for future business students

In celebration of the newly-named Wilson College of Business, UNI invites prospective business students to apply for free Jan. 14-19, 2024.

FAFSA now open to current and incoming college students

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Current and incoming UNI students should complete it.

Cracking the test code: A parent's role in ACT preparation

As a parent, you have an important role to play in your child’s ACT preparation. Here are some tips on how you can help them get ready for test day.