Use of Student Life Funds

Roger JohnsonMatt Rubel

Spending GuidelinesFirst we need to find out

what are the guidelines… 1. MN State Statues2. MnSCU Policies3. General Guidelines,

which are a combination of both MnSCU understandings and local campus interpretations

Number One

Student life funds shall not be used for the

purchase of alcohol

Number Two

Student life fees shall not be used as

donations to college or university foundations

or to other external charitable

organizations

Number Three

Student life fees shall not be used

to provide individual

scholarships or grants

What about Civic Engagement?

Student Life fees shall not be used to promote or support political parties or

individual candidates for public office

So What Can I Do?

IT DEPENDS

General Rule

Student organizations may use their allotted funds for expenditures that are in accordance with the club’s mission

that do not conflict with any state statutes, policies, or procedures

General Understandings

– Personal dues or memberships fees are not allowed. Student organization dues to a parent organization may be allowed.

– Personal recreation equipment rental or purchase.– Items that are for personal use.– Expenses during travel status which would be

considered recreational

General Guidelines

• Benefit to the student body• Foster a College Community• Provide support for speakers, events and

programs• Provide support for student leadership

development that also provides a benefit to the student body

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