Appeal Requests

Appeals are a means for organizations to request additional funding that is not accounted for in their annual budget.

appeal criteria

Below outlines the specific requirements to be considered for an appeal request.

  • SGA-recognized organizations (regardless of funding status), recognized campus chapter FSL organizations, ERA Awards, and the EVVY awards may submit an SGA Appeal Request packet. If individuals or groups who are not officially recognized SGA organizations wish to appeal, they must have an official SGA-recognized organization be their sponsor and assume responsibility for the project.

  • Proof that the organization has exhausted all other possible ways of funding this event, trip, or project.

  • Adequate planning to ensure the success of the event, trip, or project.

  • Proper permitting and approval (please contact Student Engagement and Leadership for more information).

  • The Appeal Request benefits the college community outside of the organization as well as the students directly involved.

appeal process

Complete the Appeal Request intent form

Submitting the appeal request intent form is an easy first step toward completing an appeal request. The intent form guides you through the policy that governs appeal requests and allows you to provide some basic information about your goals so we can work together to complete your request. Found EmConnect.

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Step 2:

Complete the Supplemental Appeals Breakdown

After completing the intent form you will be contacted by the treasury team with information about your next steps. All requestors must complete an “Appeal Breakdown” spreadsheet with information about participating members, expenses, and future budget use.

Depending on the contents of your request you may be required to contact the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) to secure additional approvals. This will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Step 3:

Review and Voting

Once all material required has been submitted it will go into the appeals review process.

  • Under $500: Reviewed and Approved by the SGA Treasurer.

  • Between $500 and $3,000: Reviewed and Approved by the Financial Advisory board.

  • Above $3,000: Reviewed by the Financial Advisory Board (FAB). FAB will provide a recommendation for Student Assembly to review and approve.

Step 4:

Notification & Transfer of Funds

Once a decision has been taken requestee will be notified of a decision via email and EmConnect.

Decisions Include:

  • Approval of the requested amount

  • Approval of alternate amount

  • Denial of Request

Approved Appeals will be granted with an “expiration date”. Once you receive this notification funds will be deposited by the SGA treasurer into your EmConnect Account. Funds will be available immediately.