FUNDING

See the Student Org Budget

Overview

Once recognized as an official ACU student organization, groups receive primary funding from SGA. Each semester, SGA allocates funds using a model based on four key components. Organizations submit a budget request, which the Finance Team reviews and enters into the system. During the first week of each semester, the Finance Team contacts organization leaders with instructions for applying for funds.

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Overview

This year SGA is providing organizations with an option to apply on an individual basis for funds from a separate funding pool.

In order to ensure that this resource allows for the maximum amount of overall impact, organizations must prove their need for these additional funds.

Apply for Event Funding

Rules

1. Maximum amount of $250 per event.

2. Must prove need.

Ways for your organization to prove need:

Remaining budget < Estimated event expenses
Event not originally budgeted
Unanticipated organization growth

3. Open through September 15th-December 1st

Application Steps

The application process consists of an application and a review. Use the button or this link to apply for event funding. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the SGA team and may potentially involve an individual meeting with the SGA review committee

Overview and Application

Fundraising is a great way for student organizations to increase awareness and gain funds to be used in future events. SGA will match the amount your organization raises up to $100. Use the button below or click here to submit your fundraising information to be matched. Open from September 15th to December 1st.

Submit Fundraising Info

How to Start Fundraising

1. Merchandising

Selling merchandise such as stickers or t-shirts is another great way to increase funds as well as promote your organization across campus! Need help with designs? Our marketing team would love to help you create your merch, logos, and promotional materials

2. Events

Below is a list of ideas for fundraising events, but organizations are not limited to these. There may be many other unique events that would be suitable for your organization and cater to your organization's skill set.

3. Donations

Student organizations that are associated with individual depts. (Biology, Marketing, etc. ) or schools (Nursing, SITC, etc. ) can ask for departmental funding for individual events. Most departments are happy to help out with events that advance their interests.

Overview and Application

One option for spending your funds is to use a non-SGA P-Card, and SGA will submit a Journal entry to reimburse your department. There are certain requirements for reimbursement we'll need from you.

Submit Reimbursement Info

Requirements for Reimbursement

Documentation of Expense. Please send a receipt or documentation of the amount that was spent and the items that were purchased.
Destination of funds. Please send to FOAP numbers associated with the account/P-Card that made the purchase, so that SGA can accurately transfer the money to its correct department.
Timeliness. Please submit this information before the deadline set by SGA. We are students too, with finals and projects to prepare for before the last week of school!

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ORG FINANCIAL INFO

FUNDING USAGE

Events + Campaign
Weeks

In addition to overseeing the allocations to student organizations and the Senate, SGA’s Executive Team puts on events and campaign weeks focused on engaging, equipping, and empowering ACU’s student body.

Senate

In order to execute legislation passed by the Student Senate, the elected class representatives are allocated a budget to be used at the Senate’s discretion.

Organization
Funding

Each semester, SGA funds around 70+ different student-led organizations. On average, SGA is able to fund 40%-50% of organizations' expected semester expenses. The average grant is typically around $500 per student organization per semester.