Funding

Funding a Student Organization

Funding Guide

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Any active organization with Permanent Status may request funds. Funding requests will not be retroactively dispensed for any expenses that occurred while not on Permanent Status. If you are unsure of your organization’s status, please email involve@auburn.edu.

Organizations are able to request funding for operating, programming, and travel/registration expenses. Organizations may request up to the following totals in each category.

  • Operating ($500)
  • Programming ($7,500)
  • Travel/Registration ($2,500)

More inforomation can be found in the Funding Guidelines. Please email oboard@auburn.edu with questions.

Student organizations are allowed to use any bank of their choice. Organization leaders should consult with their organization’s advisor to establish and manage a bank account. If a bank requests a letter from Student Involvement to open your account, please email involve@auburn.edu. Some organizations use the Auburn University Credit Union.

Student Involvement is not allowed to consult on taxes or non-profit status. You can obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS. You will be notified of your EIN by mail. You must have this number before submitting funding requests to the Organizations Board (O-Board).

To request funding from the Organizations Board (O-Board), your organization must have Permanent status, an EIN, an active bank account, and an Auburn University Vendor ID number prior to submitting the funding request.

To begin the vendor registration process, visit aub.ie/supplier, enter your email, and click “Next.” Please contact Procurement and Business Services at 334-844-7771 or by email at supplierhelp@auburn.edu with any questions.

Yes, student organizations are allowed to collect dues. Your organization must have a Treasurer if dues are collected.

Some organizations occasionally reach out to their national affiliate organization, if they have one, to various departments on Auburn’s campus that are pertinent to their activity, or to the Auburn University Concessions Board.