Summer 2020 Update:
Student Funding Board Applications are open, please view updates on the new process below. All SFB funded events must follow university event guidelines. See https://events.gmu.edu/ for a comprehensive list of these guidelines. Applications that do not meet these specifications will not be funded.
Please email sfb@gmu.edu with questions.
New Application Process
The entire application process will now be through Mason360! SFB will no longer be using email to provide decision information. You will be able to see all of your approved requests and allocation amounts on your organization’s page on Mason360.
Single Organization Application Instructions: https://si.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Single-Organization.pdf
Collaboration Application Instructions: https://si.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Instructions-Collaborations-updated.pdf
New Application Limits and Deadlines
Applications for events $500 or less with no contract
All Applications for $500 or less with no contract are due 30 days before your event . Applications must be submitted by your RSO’s President or Treasurer by 11:59PM EST via Mason360.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You can track your application status on Mason360. Review process will begin within 5 business days of submission.
Applications for events $5,000.00 or less
All Applications for $5,000.00 or less are due 45 days before your event . Applications must be submitted by your RSO’s President or Treasurer by 11:59PM EST via Mason360.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You can watch your application status on Mason360. Review process will begin within 5 business days of submission.
Applications for events OVER $5,000.00
All Applications over $5000 must be submitted at least 60 days before your event. Applications must be submitted by your RSO’s President or Treasurer by 11:59PM EST via Mason360.
All applications over $5000 may be asked to present to the board. This request will come via Mason360. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You can watch your application status on Mason360. Review process will begin within 5 business days of submission.
New Collaboration Policy
- In order to keep accurate budgets for all groups, all collaborating organizations contributing funds to an event must submit separate applications for the cost of items that their organization(s) have agreed to purchase.
- Organizations may pool available funds.
- Large costs (catering/performer fees) can be split but should be notated in the application.
- Unfortunately, there will be no monetary benefit for collaborating with organizations at this time.
Old Updates:
Tier Level Guidelines
Tier 1 RSOs can receive up to $3,000 per academic year and cannot apply for travel funding or request for funding over $1,000. Tier 1 RSOs cannot use SFB for:
- Events Production, Events Management/Facility Fees
- Conferences/ Leadership Programs/ Competitions
- Police/Security
- Speaker/Performance Fees
Tier 2 RSOs can receive up to $6,000 per academic year, and may request funds for travel/conference expenses (travel is restricted to $1000.00 per academic year and $500.00 per individual).
New Honorarium Policy
Honorariums cannot exceed $500.