UNL Funding

The University has four main funding sources:

  • State-aided funding, consisting primarily of state funds appropriated by the Unicameral, and tuition revenue
  • Revolving/Auxiliary funds, which are dollars generated and used by specific university entities, such as some academic departments, athletics, student housing, and parking services
  • Grants and contracts that are awarded to the University for very specific purposes and include rules for how the funding may be spent
  • University of Nebraska Foundation funding which is comprised of financial gifts from donors

funding pie chart showing state aided is almost half revolving auxiliary just over a quarter grants and contracts less than a quarter and small slice is foundation

Resources for more information about University funding:

UNL Funding and Cost Objects - This video (8:50) introduces the UNL's main funding sources and explains how funds are identified with the cost object numbering system.