Tier System of Student Organization Funding

Before submitting a funding request, all student organizations must submit a proper proposal to be reviewed by the SBA Executive Vice-President. The purpose is to facilitate efficiency and preparation of events. While the predominant source of funds is student fees, compliance with State, Law Center Administration, and SBA policies is required. It is SBA’s mission to balance the desires of student organizations while maintaining fairness and compliance.

TIER I

(Amounts Less Than $150.00)

To submit a Funding Request, a student organization must show:

  • Your organization is structured either by a Constitution, By-Laws, Articles, Hierarchy of Leadership/Executive Board, or a Chapter of a Regional or National Organization;
  • The funds are for an organizational meeting, event (including speaker events), fundraiser, community engagement, conference, or another organizational purpose;
  • If the funds are for a general body meeting, there will be some type of presentation or speaker.

TIER II

(Amounts of $150.00 to $300.00)

To submit a Funding Request, a student organization must show:

  • Your organization is structured either by a Constitution, By-Laws, Articles, Hierarchy of Leadership/Executive Board, or a Chapter of a Regional or National Organization;
  • The funds are for an organizational meeting, event (including speaker events), fundraiser, community engagement, conference, or another organizational purpose;
  • The organization has either the membership proportional to the requested funds, or has a history of hosting the meeting, event (including speaker events), fundraiser, conference, etc.;
  • The organization will have at least one (1) general body meeting with some type of presentation or speaker;
  • The organization has a fundraising event planned for the same academic semester;
  • The funds requested will be open and benefit the entire student body.

TIER III

(Amounts Exceeding $300.00)

To submit a Funding Request, a student organization must show:

  • Your organization is structured either by a Constitution, By-Laws, Articles, Hierarchy of Leadership/Executive Board, or a Chapter of a Regional or National Organization;
  • The funds are for an organizational meeting, event (including speaker events), fundraiser, community engagement, conference, or another organizational purpose;
  • The organization has either the membership proportional to the requested funds, or has a history of hosting the meeting, event (including speaker events), fundraiser, conference, etc.;
  • The organization has had at least  two (2) general body meeting with some type of presentation or speaker;
  • The organization has a fundraising event planned for the same academic semester;
  • The funds requested will be open and benefit the entire student body;
  • The organization considered involving the Greater Baton Rouge Community;
  • The organization considered alternative sources of funding and assistance.