USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Student Organization Funding Guidelines

The Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs Division strongly recommends for any Viterbi student organization seeking funding for group activities follow the guidelines outlined below. Specific eligibility requirements exist for each of the funding sources listed. It is the responsibility of each organization to familiarize itself with the funding policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Viterbi School of Engineering.

Please take time to review these recommendations, policies, and all of the pages listed to the left.  These pages constitute the VIterbi School's Student Organization Funding Guide.  More information and applications are available via the links to the left.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Familiarize yourself with all funding sources, policies, procedures and deadlines.
• Create an estimated budget for the entire academic year. This will allow you to plan ahead and avoid missing funding application deadlines.
• Prepare and submit funding applications/requests as soon as possible.
• Review your budget regularly and make adjustments as needed.

POLICIES:

• Only undergraduate, student-run, student organizations recognized through the Office of Campus Activities are eligible to apply for any funding source outlined within.
• Funding is never guaranteed. No student organization is entitled to funding by virtue of being recognized. Please do not assume your organization will get funding. 
• Organizations may not sign any contracts or agreements (including venue, catering, or speaker agreements). All agreements must be signed by authorized university personnel. Any agreements that contain an unauthorized student signature cannot be funded under any circumstances.
  

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Account Expense Forms
If your organization receives approval for funding from any of the above sources make sure to complete the Account Expense Form in order to process payment to a vendor or receive reimbursement.

Account Expense Form

Be sure to read all the instructions and make yourself with the University's Policies and Procedures related to all funding expenditures prior to completing the form.  All completed forms with proper supporting documentation should be submitted to the front desk of RTH 110.

Post Event Reports
If your organization receives funding from any of the above sources a Post Event Report is required to be filed with the Viterbi Admission & Student Affairs Office no later than 5 business days following the funded event.

Post Event Reports should be written reports including, but are not limited to, an executive summary of the event, an expense report of all funding used (regardless of source) and its purpose, a roster of attendance including USCID's and your board's critical evaluation of the event with thoughts for improvement if the event were to be held again.

Completed Post Event Reports should be handed in to the front desk at RTH 110.