| Formal Name: | Nebraska Elementary and Secondary School Finance Authority |
| Contact Person: | Thomas J. Purcell |
| Purpose: | To assist private institutions of elementary and secondary education in the constructing, financing, and refinancing of projects. |
| How Many Affectable: | Nebraska has approximately 200 non-public schools |
| How Many Served: | NESSFA has done transactions for approximately 25 such schools |
| Year Created: | 1997 |
| Year Active: | 2003 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Sections 79-1801 to 79-1852 |
| Parent Agency: | None |
| Number Of Members: | Five |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | None |
| Qualifications Of Members: | None |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | four years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | None |
| Held FY 13-14: | 3 |
| Required FY 14-15: | None |
| Held FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Required FY 15-16: | None |
| Held FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | None |
| Shared or Separate: | Not Applicable |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | Fees from participating schools (0.1% of amount financed) |
| Spending Authority: | Section 79-1816 |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The Authority has entered into six transactions involving six schools provided tax-exempt financing totaling $15,488,194. The financings during such time period benefited the following schools: Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Creighton Preparatory School, Skutt High School, Marian High School, Archbishop Bergan Catholic School, and Omaha Christian Academy. |