The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a Recognized Student Organization (RSO) under the Department of Residence Life and is funded by residents for residents. RHA is allocated a small portion of resident fees, which are paid each semester by all students living in on-campus housing, in order to organize large-scale campus events, fund residence hall improvements, and support fellow RSO events and initiatives to improve the student experience at Nebraska.
Since RHA is funded by student fees, RHA always wants to know of ways to advocate for residents and find ways to improve the residence halls! If you are a resident, consider joining RHA and/or your residence hall/complex's Programming Board by completing the Hall Government Interest Form. If you do not have the time to join RHA or a Programming Board, send RHA your ideas through the Housing Suggestion and Feedback Form. RHA will pass along suggestions and feedback to Housing staff.
For RSOs interested in collaborating with RHA for funding and support, please review the Funding Guidelines and Spending Requirements and submit a bill for RHA Senate to review. For any questions or additional information, email unlrha@gmail.com.
Funding for RHA and NRHH
RHA is funded through resident fees each semester, designating a percentage to RHA. The total fee, referred to as the "Social Fund," is set by University Housing and semester allocations are defined in the RHA Constitution and Bylaws. Changes can be made per year by the RHA Senate through constitutional amendments.
The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is another RSO under the Department of Residence Life and is similarly funded by resident fees. While NRHH does not get a specific portion per resident, NRHH does get a set stipend per semester.
Semester Allocations
- RHA - $8.00 per resident
- NRHH - $2,000.00 per semester
Funding Uses
Funds allocated through the social fund are meant to be spent within the same academic term for the benefit of residents through events, hall improvements, and initiatives. Do to the nature of the accounts, each organization is required to rollover a small percentage of funding to allow for funds at the beginning of each semester, before new funding can be allocated into accounts.