FAQ

Here are some of the frequently asked questions regarding funding.

What are SAG, SISG, PUBs?
These are ASUC classifications for student groups. The category of a group affects finance rules. Read below SAG = Student Activity Group (most groups fall into this category) SISG = Student-initiated Service Group PUB = Publication group

What criteria are my groups being evaluated upon?
Including but not limited to: effort to seek outside funding, number of members, scope of influence, level of activity, longevity, precedence of funding, growth potential.

What are the benefits of being ASUC-sponsored?
Group may use the ASUC name & logo, Group may apply for funding from Senate Contingency Fund, Group may apply for Space in Eshleman Hall, Group may apply for Facility Use Waiver for MLK Union Rooms (eg. Pauley Ball Room), join a vast network of 300+ large, active student organizations.

What are the requirements of being ASUC-sponsored?
- Group must display words "Sponsored by ASUC" on all flyers and publicity materials.
- Group must indicate wheelchair accessibility at events described by advertising
- Group must display a link on homepage to ASUC Website (www.asuc.org)

What is the maximum ammount my group can receive from Senate Contingency or Greek Opportunity Funds? $1500

How long does my group have to spend the money I receive?
No more than 1 month after the date of the event or date of passage of the bill, whichever is later. If money is not spent, it will be transferred back into the respective funds.

Can my group be funded retroactively from the Contingency or Greek Opportunity Fund? No

What are the spending restrictions?
- No reimbursements for food and beverages, in general. For more detail, read below. - No reimbursements for registration fees for Intramural teams
- No reimbursements for advertising materials without "ASUC-Sponsored" on it.
- No reimbursements for advertising materials without "wheelchair accessibility"
- No reimbursements for travel outside the Bay Area, defined by 9 counties: 1) Alameda, 2) San Francisco, 3) San Mateo, 4) Santa Clara, 5) Salano, 6) Sonoma, 7) Marin, 8) Napa, 9) Contra Costa
- No reimbursements for any costs related to local events that fall outside the geographical boundaries of Ashby to the south, MLK to the west, and Cedar to the north
- No reimbursements for costs not related to the mission of the student organization (eg. prizes & gifts)
- No reimbursements for alcoholic beverages or illegal substances
- No reimbursements for off-campus political activities

What amount can my group spend on food & beverages, considering my group can get a waiver approved?
- No more than 25% of current ASUC funding for 1st year group
- No more than 20% of current ASUC funding for 2nd year group
- No more than 15% of current ASUC funding for 3rd year group
- No more than 10% of current ASUC funding for 4th year group
- All ASUC-sponsored events are limited to 10% of current ASUC funding for food and beverages

Student Activity Groups (SAG) are eligible for what amounts?
- Up to $200 in 1st year
- Up to $400 in 2nd year
- Up to $600 in 3rd year
- At the discretion of the Senate from 4th year on
- Groups that fail to receive funding 2 years in a row from the ASUC will revert back to 1st year status

Publication Groups (PUBs) are eligible for what amounts?
- Up to $700 in 1st year
- Up to $900 in 2nd year
- Up to $1100 in 3rd year
- At the discretion of the Senate from 4th year on
- Groups that fail to receive funding 2 years in a row from the ASUC will revert back to 1st year status

Student-Initiated Service Groups (SISGs) are eligible for what amounts?
At discretion of the senate as the nature of SISG groups generally require more funding and less scrutiny.