Student Organizations Allocations Committee (SOAC)|Office of Student Programs| Millikin University

Each year the Student Activity Fee Committee allocates the SOAC a certain amount of funding to then be distributed to Millikin's registered student organizations. If you are a registered student organization that is in good standing with the University, you may then apply for funding during the designated allocation periods (November and April). The SOAC does not fund organizations such as Homecoming, Student Housing Council, Decaturian, Collage, WJMU, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, or the University Center Board (these organizations receive allocations throught the SAFC).

Timeframe: Allocations processes take place in November and April. Organizations apply for funding in each semester for the following semester (i.e. apply in the fall for funding in the spring).

Funding Guidelines: The committee has provided some general guidelines to help your organization produce a powerful and complete allocation packet. These guidelines are also used by the committee in making decision regarding allocations. Use the link provided here for a list of policies and guidelines.

How to Apply:The Allocations Packet, consisting of all necessary forms, will be e-mailed to your organizational president and treasurer in the weeks prior to the allocation deadline. Read the packet carefully and complete all areas of the packet as they pertain to your organization. Download a packet here.

Treasurer's Workshops : Treasurer's Workshops provide student organization leaders with a wealth of information regarding the utilization of the student organization account and applying for funding. A member from each organization applying for funding, usually the Treasurer, must attend these workshops to be considered for funding. For Spring 2008, Treasurers should attend the President's Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 4pm in LRTUC. OSP Staff will be available to look over completed or draft packets and to answer questions.

The Deadline: Deadlines are fixed and rigid and there are NO EXCEPTIONS for late or incomplete packets. The deadline for Fall 2008 funding is April 11th, 2008 by 5:00PM at the Office of Student Programs.

The Interview: This semester, each organization has two options in regard to the interview portion of the process. An organization can sign up for an interview time to present their funding request, or an organization can waive the opportunity to present their funding request and accept the decision made in lieu of the interview. Please mark the appropriate box and sign where indicated on the form included in the packet to confirm your choice. Interviews may be scheduled in the Office of Student Programs when the allocation packet is submitted. It is your responsibility to sign up for an interview time. You will not receive a reminder. Failure to choose or not choose an interview, or failure to show up for your interview time will result in the organization not being considered for Fall 2008 funding. Allocation letters should be available to student organizations by the conclusion of the semester. Organizations requesting less than $500 in funds are not required to schedule an interview.

Emergency Funding: If your organization misses the allocations process or needs additional funding during the year the organization can apply for Emergency Funding by turning in an Emergency Funding Request. The SOAC may not be able to fulfill all emergency requests since funding is very limited. Plan ahead.

If you have any questions regarding the Student Organization Allocation Process, contact the Office of Student Programs at 217-424-6335 or osp@millikin.edu.