Funding
Student organizations must be registered to receive funding. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Wegner (734-647-7155).
Funding Request Form:
Sources in the College of Engineering:
- College: Coordinated through the Office of Student Affairs.
- Departments: Contact academic department offices for further information. The majority of funding to academic organizations is from their corresponding department.
- UMEC: Visit the UMEC website for policies and contracts.
Sources at the University:
- Michigan Student Assembly (MSA): The Budget Priorities Committee and Community Service Commission manage MSA allocations.
- Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI): The Student Academic Multicultural Initiatives (SAMI) program provides funding for student groups exploring issues of multiculturalism.
- Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA): MESA funds multiple events including collaborations.
- Residence Halls Association (RHA): RHA supports housing-related events and activities.
Funding Sources Outside of the College and University:
- Engineering Student Organizations can pursue funding through industry and individuals to enhance programming and activities.
- The University of Michigan only acknowledges gifts made to Sponsored Student Organizations (SSOs) or Sponsored Events. Sponsored Events require an Event Sponsorship Agreement on file with the Office of Student Affairs. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Wegner
- As student organization leaders, you must be clear in communications with industry how the funding will be received by the University.
- For those funds raised by student groups that are NOT intended to be gifts, the funds can be deposited directly into SOAS accounts. Make sure you check with the contributor on the intention of any money that is given to your society or team.
- In-kind contributions may be eligible for gift status. Please contact Jennifer Wegner to manage receipt of in-kind contributions.

