UNI requests $2.5M increase in state funding for fiscal 2026 to lower tuition and support rural health, economic development, and community college partnerships.

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is seeking a $2.5 million increase in state funding for fiscal 2026 to keep tuition lower than its Iowa counterparts. The total request for higher education appropriations is $506.3 million, with UNI asking for $104.4 million. The funding aims to support programs in rural health care, economic development, and community college partnerships. The Iowa Board of Regents will discuss these requests soon.

September 10, 2024
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