Major Budget Categories | Planning and Budget

STATE OPERATING BUDGET: The expenditure authority approved by the Arizona Board of Regents. Includes the general fund appropriation as well as state collections.

UNRESTRICTED: Revenues designated by the University for a specific purpose as well as auxiliary revenues. Designated fund revenues include retained academic year student tuition, primarily to support financial aid, summer sessions tuition, indirect cost recoveries from externally funded grants and contracts, investment income, and departmental sales and services. Auxiliary funds are revenues from enterprises that are self-supporting. Examples include residence halls, bookstores, and intercollegiate athletics.

RESTRICTED: Restricted funds include grants and contracts from private sources, primarily for research. These funds can only be spent for the specific purpose identified by the grantor or donor.