Appropriations

The Student Government Association provides funding each year to registered student organizations. This funding is provided for specific needs, such as travel, purchasing supplies, or hosting events. There are four main parts to the appropriations process.

1. Attend a funding workshop
   All treasurers of organizations interested in SGA funding should attend a funding workshop.A funding workshop is offered as part of the beginning of semester Organization Kickoff hosted by Student Activities and Organizations, but others are offered throughout the school year announce on The Pirate Experience – Events page.
2. Complete The Pirate Experience Funding Request
   Organizations requesting funding must submit a detailed budget request on The Pirate Experience. The form is accessible to organizations that have attended a funding workshop.
3. Attend an appropriations hearing
   The Student Body Treasurer will review the request and if the items requested are allowed within SGA and university rules. The SGA Treasurer will send an email with the hearing time to present to the SGA Finance and Appropriations Committee.  SGA Finance and Appropriations Committee hearing take place on Mondays at 6:00PM. At this hearing, the organization can explain in detail the purpose of the funding and how it will impact the organization and the university.
4. Post-Hearing Process
   Within 24 hours of the hearing, you will be notified if your request was approved or denied, and of the next steps.If the Finance and Appropriations Committee approves the request for funds, the organization will meet with the SGA Financial Advisor to finalize the request and purchase the items needed or book any travel.

   For full rules of the SGA Appropriations Process, plan to attend an SGA Funding Workshop.

   For other questions, please contact the Student Body Treasurer at sgatreasurer@ecu.edu.