Student Organization Funding

Student Government provides several channels through which student organizations may request funding for programming, activities and travel.

To review detailed information about funding and the funding processes, please review the funding manual, funding flyer, and checklist.

Please note: Student Government does not reimburse; all approved purchases must be processed through the office during a scheduled meeting with the Office Manager. 

Allocations

Allocations are provided by Student Government to recognized and registered student organizations. Allocations fund general non-programmatic operating expenses (office supplies, copying, printing, postage, etc.). For information on how to spend allocations once they are awarded, see 'How to Use Student Government Allocations'.

Newly recognized student organizations may go to Get Involved and use the New Organization Allocation form to apply.

If organizations missed the spring deadline, they may apply for single semester allocations in the fall.

Requests for FY26 Annual Allocations will be due in the spring semester.

Questions about allocations can be answered by Olivia Davila (odavila@siue.edu).

Program Funding

Program funding is available for recognized and registered student organizations to execute an educational, cultural, or social activity/event that promotes diversity, unity and campus life. The activity must occur on the SIUE campus.

Past programs for which Student Government has allocated funds include film rental, live speakers and entertainers, dances, and other cultural events. Funding for non-fundraising, on-campus service programs for students and university, leadership development and other special projects also have been approved at the discretion of the Finance Board. Costs associated with such programs include technical and production fees, advertising and promotion, lodging, security, and professional fees.

An organization wishing to receive funding from Student Government must first meet with the Finance Officer, Olivia Davila (odavila@siue.edu) or appropriate Kimmel staff 618-650-3818.  They will then submit a Program Request Form, found on GetInvolved, to the financial officer and appear before the Finance Board and Student Senate. The Program Request Form may be obtained only after the meeting.

All program requests must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event. After the conclusion of the event, a program evaluation link will be sent out. Organizations are required to fill out the program evaluation within two weeks after the event to remain in good standing to apply for funding in the future. 

Travel Funding

Travel requests cover any costs associated with attending or participating in an off-campus convention, conference, program, or academic competition. Each recognized, registered student organization may be approved to travel once per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

Approved travel is limited to national conferences and educational opportunities consistent with an organization’s stated purpose. Student Government will pay for expenses related to lodging, transportation, and/or registration fees up to a maximum of $600 per organization per fiscal year.

An organization wishing to receive funding from Student Government must first meet with the Finance Officer, Olivia Davila (odavila@siue.edu) or appropriate Kimmel staff 618-650-3818 .  They will then submit a Travel Request Form to the financial officer and appear before the Finance Board and Student Senate. All travel requests must be submitted at least 45 days prior to travel. Organizations must submit their travel evaluation form within two weeks after travel to remain in good standing to apply for funding in the future.