Club Funding
Clubs may receive funding through various avenues which include fundraising, requesting funds from AS51ÁÔÆæ, membership dues (if applicable depending on club type), and donations. A portion of the AS51ÁÔÆæ budget is set aside each year for club requests. It us up to AS51ÁÔÆæ, under the guidance of Student Engagement, to utilize a funding tier system and process for clubs each year.
Club Tier Assignments
Club tiers are assigned by AS51ÁÔÆæ over the summer and are communicated at club recognition for the new year. Clubs are assigned to tiers based on their adherence to the all tier expectations and the level to which they were previously assigned. AS51ÁÔÆæ will track and assess club tiers throughout the year with Student Leadership Circle attendance and club funding requests.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Clubs are expected to fulfill all tier expectations in their first active semester and beyond.
If Clubs do not maintain the all tier expectations, they are eligible to be dropped by a tier or lose the ability to request funds for the remainder of the semester. This is up to the discretion of the AS51ÁÔÆæ Senate. Any decision being brought forward regarding club tier assignments will be communicated to the club.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
If a club has been inactive for two (2) or more consecutive academic semesters, their accounts (cost centers) will be closed and the funds will be returned to AS51ÁÔÆæ. The club will start again as a new club and automatically be assigned to Tier 4.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Club Funding Tiers
All Tiers
All tiers must meet and maintain the following within their first active semester and beyond:
- Be an active club in good standing on campus.
- Have at least one student representative in attendance at all mandatory Student Leadership Circle Meetings (in-person or via Zoom) in accordance with the AS51ÁÔÆæ expectations.
- Maintain an up-to-date club web page on the 51ÁÔÆæ website.
- Maintain a general club 51ÁÔÆæ email address for 51ÁÔÆæ students to connect with them.
- Publicly post club meetings to the 51ÁÔÆæ events calendar and club web page .
- Clubs are not required to maintain a social media presence. However, if a club chooses to create and operate a social media page, it must first be facilitated by Student Engagement.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 1
Tier 1 may request up to $3,500 for their budget proposal. Tier 1 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed clubs will receive the maximum amount of $3,500 per academic year or $1,750 per semester for budget proposals.
Tier 1 clubs must meet the following requirements:
- The club must be represented during at least one (1) of the official Student Engagement Club Fests each semester.
- Clubs unable to attend these events must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students at 51ÁÔÆæ.
- Hold at least two (2) approved events/activities per semester (fall and spring).
- Have taken part in at least one community service event a year. This can be self-coordinated or coordinated by another 51ÁÔÆæ or community organization. Refer to the community service definition in this handbook.
- The club may request up to $1,000 of the $3,500 for club travel expenses as part of their tier funds. The club is responsible for raising the remaining funds. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 2
Tier 2 may request up to $2,500 for their budget proposal. Tier 2 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed clubs will receive the maximum amount of $2,500 per academic year or $1,250 per semester for budget proposals. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 2 must meet the following requirements:
- The club must be represented during at least one of the official Student Engagement Club Fests each semester.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Clubs unable to attend these events must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students. 
- Hold at least one (1) approved event/activity per semester (fall and spring).
- The club may request up to $750 of the $2,500 for club travel expenses as part of their tier funds. The club is responsible for raising the remaining funds. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 3
Tier 3 may request up to $1,500 for their budget proposal. Tier 3 is also eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed clubs will receive the maximum amount of $1,500 per academic year or $750 per semester for budget proposals.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 3 must meet the following requirements:
- The club must be represented during at least one of the official Student Engagement Club Fests each semester.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Clubs unable to attend these events must be able to demonstrate other ways they have recruited and advertised themselves to students. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Hold at least one (1) approved event/activity per academic year.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- The club may request up to $500 of the $1,500 for club travel expenses as part of their tier funds. The club is responsible for raising the remaining funds. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Tier 4
Tier 4 may request up to $1,000 for their budget proposal. Tier 4 is not eligible for competition and conference travel funding. It is not guaranteed clubs will receive the maximum amount of $1,000 per academic year or $500 per semester for budget proposals.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Tier 4 is a conditional tier reserved for clubs in their first semester of existence at 51ÁÔÆæ or existing clubs that have not met Tier 3 requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
- Startup clubs may request additional funds depending on their tier qualifications after their first semester of being active. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;