Independent RSO Fund
The Independent Registered Student Organization (RSO) Fund is for independent student organizations to request financial support for programs/travel that are beneficial to the student body at large. Funds will be distributed for the cultural, recreational, cocurricular, entertainment, and artistic needs of Illinois State University students. Please review the Independent RSO Fund Guidelines for complete policies/procedures.
Independent RSO Funds will be allocated in the spring for programs/travel that occur the following academic year (Program Fund). Any additional available funds will be allocated in the fall for that current academic year (Opportunity Fund).
Processing Funding
RSOs that receive funding through the Fee Board must have a student leader and advisor meet with the RSO Financial Associate in the Student Activities office to review the Independent Purchasing Guide and complete necessary account paperwork.
Changes to Funding Allocations
RSOs that received funding and desire to move money from one line item to another must submit a Change in Allocation form prior to making purchases or confirming arrangements with a vendor. A Revised Line Item Budget must be uploaded within the form. The change must be approved by the Fee Board.
Forms and Resources
- RSO Bank/Credit Union Account Information and Procedures — Independent RSOs are required to have an external bank/credit union account for all funds, including those granted by the student fee board through Program/Opportunity Funds, as well as self-generated funds such as membership dues and fundraisers.
- Independent RSO Purchasing Guide
- Independent RSO Purchase Request - complete this form and spreadsheet a minimum of two weeks prior to when items are needed. See the form for specific criteria and dollar limitations for what can be purchased.
- Independent RSO Purchase Request Spreadsheet - this spreadsheet must be completed and uploaded with each purchase request.
- Independent RSO Request for Payment
- Prize Tracking Form
Contracts
Contracts serve as agreements for payment between the registered student organization (RSO) and a third-party (DJ, speaker, vendor, etc.).
Independent student organizations who are using either student fees granted through Program or Opportunity Funds and/or their own funds for an event can utilize this contract if the vendor with whom they are working cannot provide one.