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2027/28 Budget Process Timeline

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Finance Committee

Wednesday, December 14, by 12:00 pm

Budget Packet Deadline

  • Clubs/organizations must have their proposed budget request submitted and signed off by their advisor no later than 12:00 pm on 12/14/26.
  • Please note club/organization representative(s) may also be required to schedule a meeting with the Finance Committee to review the budget that has been requested.
  • Failure to attend the scheduled meeting, without 24 hours notice to the Finance Committee, will result in a 15% reduction in the group’s final budget allocation.

Late Budget Submissions

  • One business day late: 15% off the final allocation
  • Two business days late: 20% off the final allocation
  • Three business days late: 25% off the final allocation
  • Four business days late: 30% off the final allocation
  • Five business days late: 35% off the final allocation
  • Six business days late: no funding for the academic year

Saturday, February 20, 2027

Budget Carousel Meeting

  • If your club requested under $4,000, your group may not have to attend the budget carousel.
    • Please note: the SGA Finance Committee does reserve the right to request that a club or organization participate in the Budget Carousel meeting even if it has requested annual funding below $4,000.
  • Each club/organization will have a scheduled time to meet with the Finance Committee and must have a member(s) who are able to discuss the details of the annual funding request in which the group has submitted for consideration.
  • Attendance is required.  Therefore, failure to attend a meeting will result in a voided contract.

Monday, April 5, 2027

Budgets Contract Distribution
The Finance Committee will have  each club/organizations’ budget contract emailed to all clubs and organizations.  PLEASE NOTE:  Any remaining annual funds left in the club or organization’s University account at the end of an academic year will be deducted from the final allocation the group receives for the next academic school year.  Clubs and organizations are required to responsibly use the annual funding they receive within the course of one (1) academic school year (approximately September 1 to April 15).

Friday, April 12, 2025 by 12:00 pm

Deadline to Appeal Budget Allocation
To appeal the budget allocation, the club/organization must complete and submit an annual funding appeal form.  All funding appeals must be submitted to by 12:00 pm on Monday, April 12, 2027.  No exceptions.