SGFC is a committee of Student Government that disperses a certain amount of the Student Government funding for RSO use. The committee meets weekly during Quarters to review RSO funding requests. You can request funds from this committee for an event or even a capital improvement. It is best to speak with your RSO advisor about the specifics of your request, but here are some basic tips.
Please note that SGFC funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once funding runs out for the year, there is no additional funding.
Steps for applying
- Develop your event and create your budget:
Figure out your event needs, find a venue, then put together a detailed budget on the SGFC request form. We recommend working with your advisor when building your budget. Be sure to review the SGFC-Guidelines, Cost Guide, and other resources when preparing your budget. The Green Events Guide is also helpful when putting together an event! - Submit your budget:
SGFC Budgets are submitted via the Blueprint Finance Module. Your officers with Finance Module access (by default your Primary Contact, President, and Treasurer) will be able to create a Funding Request and upload your budget document for submission. Budgets must be submitted to Blueprint by Friday at noon reviewed by your advisor. (Non-RSO Graduate organizations should submit their budget to Graduate Council. GC will submit budgets via Blueprint on your behalf.) - Present your Budget:
You will appear before the committee the following Thursday to present your budget. The chair of the committee will email you with the time you are to appear. - Receive your allocation:
The committee will deliberate and inform you of their recommended allocation. You do not have the final allocation at this point. This allocation has to be approved by College Council before it is confirmed. You will be informed if any changes to your allocation are made by the committees.
Tips for Preparing Your Budget
- Read through the SGFC-Guidelines to ensure what you are requesting is fundable.
- Make sure you are not requesting funds for any purchases you've already made. SGFC won't fund to reimburse for purchases you've made before you submit a budget.
- When writing your group's SGFC budget request remember to itemize all expenses and include as much detail as possible. The more detail you provide, the better your chances are of having your event funded.
- Be prepared. You'll be required to send a representative from your group to discuss your budget with the committee. This person should be as prepared as possible. This includes knowing the group's current account balance, having quotes for all of the items requested, and, in some cases, having price comparisons on an item.
- Be on time! You cannot request any funds for an event that is happening less than 13 days from the budget due date. This is because SGFC makes a recommendation to fund your group a certain amount of money that then needs to be approved by College Council of Student Government before it can be allocated to you.
- Be early even! You can submit a request far in advance of the date of your event. SGFC funds are given out on a first-come, first-served basis so if you know you are going to need funds for an event in Spring Quarter, apply as soon as you can put a detailed budget together.
Common SGFC Costs:
The Cost Guide gives price ranges for common expenses. Here is a sampling:
- $6/per person max for food for events where snacks/breakfast are served
- $6 per month maximum for websites
- $186 per night for performer/speaker accommodations
- $0.18 per flyer or photocopy (black and white)
Presenting your Budget to SGFC
A presentation before the SG Finance Committee is an opportunity for the Committee to ask any questions they have about your proposal. You should be prepared to answer questions about your event and the specifics of your budget. Some common questions from the committee are:
- What does your group do?
- How big is your group?
- Can you explain your current financial situation?
- What is the event? How many students do you anticipate will attend?
- Do you have alternative funding for your event? Who else have you asked?
- Have you had this event or similar events for you in the past? How did they go?
- What is the cost of this event? Where did you obtain your price estimates?
- Do you have a co-sponsor? Who? What do you expect your co-sponsor to contribute?
SGFC Schedule
The SGFC schedule for the Fall Quarter is now available.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Fridays by Noon: Funding Request Submitted via Blueprint Finance Module
- Friday through Monday: RSO advisors reviews submitted requests
- Tuesdays by Noon: Budgets go to the committee
- Tuesday by 5:00 pm: Committee Chair notifies RSOs when they are invited to present to SGFC
- Thursday at 7:00 pm: SGFC Committee meets
- Monday at 7:00 pm: College Council votes to approve SGFC decision
- Tuesday by 5:00 pm: SGFC Chair transfers funds to RSOs on Blueprint
Following Monday: Final Allocation Determined by College Council
Fall Quarter 2026 (For Summer or Early Fall see Summer SGFC)
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Date Submitted via Blueprint (Fridays) |
SGFC Meeting Date (Thursdays) |
Date your event CANNOT be before |
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October 16th |
October 22nd |
October 28th |
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October 23rd |
October 29th |
November 4th |
| October 30th |
November 5th |
November 11th |
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November 6th November 13th |
November 12th November 19th |
November 18th December 2nd |
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November 27th |
December 3rd |
December 9th |
SGFC does not fund events that will occur during the Reading Period.
If your RSO will have an eligible event or expense between December 9th and January 20th, please submit your funding request by Friday, November 27th at 12pm CST.
Winter Quarter 2027
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Date Submitted via Blueprint (Fridays) |
SGFC Meeting Date (Thursdays) |
Date your event CANNOT be before |
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January 8th |
January 14th |
January 20th |
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January 15th |
January 21st |
January 27th |
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January 22nd |
January 28th |
February 3rd |
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January 29th |
February 4th |
February 10th |
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February 5th |
February 11th |
February 17th |
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February 12th |
February 18th |
February 24th |
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February 19th |
February 25th |
March 3rd |
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SGFC does not fund events that will occur during the Reading Period. If your RSO will have an eligible event or expense between March 3rd and March 31st, please submit your funding request by Friday, February 19th at 12pm CST. |
Spring Quarter 2027:
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Date Submitted via Blueprint (Fridays) |
SGFC Meeting Date (Thursdays) |
Date your event CANNOT be before |
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March 19th |
March 25th |
March 31st |
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March 26th |
April 1st |
April 7th |
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April 2nd |
April 8th |
April 14th |
*Please note that SGFC funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once funding runs out for the quarter, this site will be updated. Summer SGFC begins the first week of the Summer Quarter, the Week of June 16th, 2025.
The Committee
Feel free to reach out to your advisor or a member of the committee if you have questions about the application process or your budget.
SGFC Chair - Liya Luk and Gavin Wynn
CLI Advisor – Cambron Bice
SGFC Committee: Click here to learn about committee opportunities.
Additional Resources
Funding Request Process in Blueprint
SGFC Guidelines
SGFC Cost Guide
Green Events Guide
Rules of Procedure for College Council Funding Appeals
2025-2026 Academic Year Meeting Minutes
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