Flood Assistance | University of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska is working to support the needs of students, faculty and staff affected by recent natural disasters across the state.

Employees Who Need Help

Applying for NU Emergency Fund

The University of Nebraska Emergency Assistance Fund enables the university to help currently enrolled students and current university employees who face financial hardship resulting from emergency or crisis situations such as natural disasters, home displacement and food insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic is deemed an event for which assistance may be sought.

Based on need, aid from the fund is awarded by the president of the University of Nebraska. For information about applying for assistance, contact the university at NUEmergencyFund@nebraska.edu or call 402-472-2111.

Emergency Assistance Fund Policy

Emergency Assistance Fund Application (3.26.2020)

Students Who Need Help

The university’s highest priority is making sure the flood does not impede any student’s ability to be successful. Under the leadership of the chief academic officers, each campus will provide leniency for current and incoming students whose families, homes, communities or financial situation have been impacted—so they can continue on the path to a University of Nebraska degree.

Steps include flexible coursework and admissions, enrollment and scholarship deferrals. Detailed information about student support can be found below.

UNK

UNK Student Support Information

UNL

UNL Student Support Information

UNMC

UNMC Student Support Information

UNO

UNO Student Support Information

Additional Resources

Governor Ricketts has unveiled a new "Nebraska Strong" website to connect Nebraskans with opportunities to request and provide relief. The State of Nebraska is working with individuals, public/private partnerships, volunteer organizations, faith-based organizations and non-government organizations to help affected Nebraskans meet their needs.

If you need assistance, call 211 (local) or 1-866-813-1731 (out of state).

University-Wide Flood Assistance Lead

Campus Flood Assistance Coordinators

Flood Assistance & Volunteer Coordinator

Ted Eichholz

Parking Coordinator—UNK Police

(308) 865-8911

eichholzth@unk.edu

UNK Flood Resources

Flood Assistance Coordinator

Mark Robertson

Emergency Plans, Training & Exercise Manager—University Police

(402) 472-7632

mark.robertson@unl.edu

Flood Volunteer Coordinator

Linda Moody

Assistant Director—Civic Engagement

(402) 472-8158

lmoody2@unl.edu

UNL Flood Resources

Flood Volunteer Coordinator

Elayne Saejung

Director—Emergency Management

(402) 552-6898

elayne.saejung@unmc.edu

UNMC Flood Resources

Flood Volunteer Coordinator

Dave Points

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator—Public Safety

(402) 554-2648

dpoints@unomaha.edu

UNO Flood Resources

Flood Volunteer Coordinator

Phil Bakken

Chief of Staff—Office of the President

(402) 472-7554

pbakken@nebraska.edu

UNCA Flood Resources

Media Contact

$89M+

The statewide private impact is estimated at over $89 million, and may continue to rise.^[1]

3,254

The total number of applicants who have applied for FEMA Individual Assistance.^[2]

$48M+

More than $48 million in federal funding has been approved for Nebraskans affected by the disaster, including funds for housing assistance and other disaster-related needs.^[3]

If You Are Affected

Employees Who Need Help

Applying for NU Emergency Fund

Students Who Need Help

UNK

UNL

UNMC

UNO

Additional Resources

University-Wide Flood Assistance Lead

Campus Flood Assistance Coordinators

Media Contact

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