LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials have passed a five-year plan that will increase room and board costs for students.

The school’s Board of Regents approved the plan Thursday that will increase room and board rates by about 3.5 percent each year for the next five years. Students returning next year won’t see a rate increase. They are paying almost $10,000 this year for room and board.

New students can expect to pay $10,310 for a room and full meal plan next year.

Officials say part of the revenue will help pay for two housing-related construction projects. Roughly 2 percent of the increase will pay for operation and maintenance costs at existing residence halls. About 1 percent each year will be used to pay off a construction bond to pay for a new dining hall.