Seek Proper Support.

Directions: pick up a packet at their front desk

Guidelines: The PRCC Student Advisory board meets twice every month to discuss the proposals submitted by various student organizations. They support students by either covering their food expenses/ Heritage Hall rental fees/ other expenses. There is a process in place whereby student orgs' representatives fill in a detailed application form and after that are called over for a presentation. This enables all members of the student advisory board to get answers to any questions that they might have. All student organizations are free to apply for funding and of course, their values/ mission should align with Penn State and PRCC's values.

Timeline: The PRCC Student Advisory Board Meetings once every 2 weeks on Wednesdays. They discuss the proposals once every 4 weeks, so a student organization requesting funding should hear from us in 4-5 weeks' time.

Directions: Head to http://upac.psu.edu and then to the tab under “Requesting Funding” that is pertinent to you

Guidelines:

Program: UPAC will only consider funding programs that are open to the all University Park students.

Travel: UPAC will consider funding travel that may be considered educational, competitive, performance, or service experiences.

Media: UPAC will consider funding media expenses which aid an organization in completing their primary purpose.

Equipment: UPAC will consider equipment expenses to purchase or maintain items that aid in completing an organization’s primary purpose.

Operational: UPAC provides organizational operational funds to recognized student organizations to aid in their basic operating expenses.

Timeline: All requests must be complete to be accepted for review. After deadlines have lapsed, incomplete budgets may be turned down at the discretion of the Chair, and that request may not be resubmitted for funding. A deadline of forty (40) academic days prior to the experience date applies to all program and travel requests. A deadline of the last academic day of the fall semester applies to all other requests.

Directions: Head to https://www.studentfee.psu.edu/university-park/allocation-proposals/ and move forward with the line item that is pertinent to you

Guidelines: Each year, students pay one comprehensive fee referred to as the “Student Fee.” In the 2016-2017 academic year, the inaugural University Park Student Fee Board was formed. The Board heard several allocation requests from various administrative entities as well as requests from the University Park Allocation Committee (UPAC), which allocates funds to student organizations. In future years, the UP Student Fee Board will also hear standing allocation requests from other large student organizations on campus such as Homecoming and the Student Programming Association (SPA).

Timeline: The Student Fee Board only reviews proposals for allocation on an annual basis, typically due on the last day of the Fall Semester. If you would like to discuss the steps for bringing a proposal to the Student Fee Board for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, please reach out to the Student Fee Board Chair.

Directions: Fill out this form and follow the steps provided on page 1: https://cdn.uconnectlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2018/11/SAB-Request-Form.pdf

Guidelines: The Smeal Allocation Board receives proposals from requesting Smeal Organizations with regards to the funding of a range of events. In accordance with regulations, fiscal responsibility, and value to the Smeal community, the committee analyzes and discusses the requests and then proceeds to allocate funds to assist the Smeal organizations in whatever events they are holding. Only Smeal Student Orgs have the privilege of requesting funds from the Smeal Allocation Board (SAB) in addition to UPAC. The SAB was formed with the primary purpose to financially assist Smeal Student Orgs so that you have a greater disposable of financial support to not only increase the prosperity of your organization but Smeal as a whole.

Timeline: 2-3 weeks before the event date is ideal to ensure appropriate time to determine funding.

Directions: If you are interested in having GPSA co-sponsor an event with your organization, please email gpsaoffice@gmail.com with a description of the event and how it is relevant to graduate students. You will then be connected with a member of GPSA who can work with you to develop the legislation which would be brought to our Assembly for your event’s funding. You will also be asked to fill out this form before the co-sponsorship funding legislation can be voted on by the Assembly.

Guidelines: GPSA can financially co-sponsor events. Any student organization affiliated at University Park is allowed to approach GPSA for co-sponsoring an event that aims at benefiting graduate students. Please note:

The GPSA must be given one week’s notice of collaboration with any external organization. The purpose is to ensure that the organization is in compliance with the University’s Core Values including diversity, inclusion, and equity.

When applicable, it is highly recommended to request funds for an event from other sources, such as UPAC or academic departments, before pursuing a co-sponsorship with GPSA.

Timeline: The GPSA asks that you contact them at least a month before your event date regarding any potential co-sponsorships.

Directions: Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ9pCLOCOmQ32T2mV4n3qi9YFkVtFSN5S8LCLsCo1vUyspAA/viewform

Guidelines: The Association of Residence Hall Students (ARHS) is the primary representative voice for the University Park residence hall community. The organization works to make sure that students in the residence halls have an experience that is more than just living in a "dorm" room. ARHS works with the offices of Housing, Food Services, and Residence Life to make sure that all parts of residence hall life meet students' needs. Almost 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students live on campus, and ARHS has a lot of partners throughout the University that help it meet their needs. Forms are to be submitted prior to 12pm (noon) of the Friday before the ARHS meeting you wish your request to be discussed. Forms submitted after this time will not be considered for that upcoming meeting.

Timeline: Forms are to be submitted prior to 12pm (noon) of the Friday before the ARHS meeting you wish your request to be discussed. Forms submitted after this time will not be considered for that upcoming meeting. Turnaround time is about 1-3 weeks.