Accessing Student Services Fees
Student Services Fees are a great resource for student centered programs and
activities. Funding requests are accepted from students, student organizations,
college committees and/or faculty/staff planning programs/activities/travel
specifically for students’ development and/or engagement.
The Process
The Student Services Fee Advisory Committee (SSFAC) meets the 3rd Thursday of
each month. Requests must be received in the Department of Student Life by the
1st Thursday of each month. Click Here for the SSF Funding Checklist
Submitting Your Request
- SSF funding requests are received.
- The SSFAC members receive a copy of the request (either electronic or hard
copy).
- The committee reviews the request and completes a SSF Ballot.
- The ballots are tallied and a decision is rendered.
Types of Decisions
- Unanimous Decisions: If the funding request is approved or denied unanimously,
the “packet” is handled accordingly (see "Committee Decisions" below).
- Split Decisions: Requests are funded by a simple majority vote.
However, three of the five students members must vote in favor of a request for
an approval. Committee members may request a discussion on the packet. The discussion is
then placed on the next committee agenda. Voting is postponed until after the
discussion.
- Discussions: Students, student organizations, etc. should expect to attend the SSFAC
meeting following submitting their request. Discussions are held during the last 15 minutes
of the SSFAC meetings. Each group will be allotted time according to the number of groups
on the agenda. The requesting entity may be asked to submit more information or receive
funding with stipulations, etc.
Committees Decision
Students, student organizations, etc. will be notified within one week of the
monthly SSFAC meeting of the committee’s decision.
- If approved, the group will receive instructions and guidelines for using the
allocated funds.
- If denied, the group can appeal the decision to the Director of Student Life.
NOTE: The funding process can take 2 – 6 weeks. Please allow for this amount of time
in your planning. The integrity of the process demands consistency and fairness
for all requesting access to the Student Services Fees.