Student Union

NOTE! If you are an SU recognized student group wanting to appeal, please use this form:

http://su.wustl.edu/resources/budget-appeal

Why Appeal?

As an individual, you may be presented with a unique opportunity to provide something beneficial for the undergraduate community, but need finances in order to do so. Therefore, individuals may also seek funding from an appeals account.

Restrictions:

1. The appeal can only be for a new initiative, speaker, or entertainment.
2. The appeal must be for a one time, nonrecurring event.
3. Alternative sources for funding must have already been explored, such as collaboration with student groups, or grants.

Process:

1. Fill out the Individual Appeals form found here: http://su.wustl.edu/node/add/individual-appeal-form. 
2. After receiving a confirmation, meet with the Vice President of Finance and a representative from Student Involvement and Leadership regarding your proposal.
3. Present your appeal to Executive Council.
4. If Executive Council endorses your appeal:
   1. Receive a scheduled date to present to Treasury.
   2. Present to Treasury with the Executive Council, and Treasury will deliberate and decide on the allocation towards your appeal.
   3. A representative from the initiative must attend a Treasurers’ Training with a Business Manager, and the Vice President of Finance will sign off on all expense reports.
5. If Executive Council does not endorse your appeal:
   1. You cannot secure Student Union funding through the appeals account.

Things to keep in mind:

1. The appeals fund is allocated on a first come, first-served basis.
2. The spending policies outlined for Student Group Operating accounts would also apply to these appeals.
3. These appeals should emphasize communal over personal benefits.
4. The appeals account for individuals is new, and therefore subject to change.