Funding
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- Submit fully completed RFF 10 business days before event date to the CMSC Treasurer, Rachel (rschus4@uic.edu)
- Include reason for why event should receive funding in “Event Description”
- Receipts should be submitted no longer than 48hr after day of event to Tia Cooper (dosrff@uic.edu) and the CMSC treasurer, Rachel (rschus4@uic.edu) – add the tip to the receipt that was included in the RFF, sign & send a picture
- No exceptions for funding requests for alternate vendors not on approved list (below)
- Include detailed location of event with address (a room number is not enough for the delivery driver)
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Current Student Organization Event Funding Budget
Event Request for Funds Forms (RFFs) are fulfilled on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a maximum cap of $140 (including any fees and tip) per event. There is no limit on the number of Event RFFs any org can submit. Granting these requests is at the discretion of the CMSC Treasurer. Requests must be filled out and submitted to CMSC Treasurer at a minimum of 10 days prior to the day the funds are needed.
CMSC Treasurer 2022-23: Rachel Schusteff (rschus4@uic.edu)
Relevant Forms
Event RFF (requires UIC Google Sign-In)
Last Updated: Fall 2022
The form you must fill out to request funding for an event. This will change every academic year, so make sure you access the most recent version above. Note that certain fields have been pre-populated — don’t change any of that information! Email completed form to the CMSC Treasurer.
Here is an EXAMPLE of a completed RFF form. Please make sure to fill out the required fields completely and accurately.
Approved Vendors List (requires UIC Google Sign-In)
Last Updated: Fall 2022
This is the list of approved vendors that each student organization can purchase items from.
Funding Guide (requires UIC Google Sign-In)
Last Updated: Fall 2022
This document outlines the overall process of submitting an Event RFF (with flowchart) and showcases a sample filled-out RFF. For step-by-step instructions on ordering food for an event, refer to the Event Order Checklist (below).
Event Order Checklist (requires UIC Google Sign-In)
Last Updated: Fall 2022
This document provides step-by-step instructions on ordering food for an event, from start to finish. For a sample filled-out RFF and overall process flowchart, refer to the Funding Guide (above).
Equipment/Supply Order Policy & Checklist (requires UIC Google Sign-In)
Last Updated: Fall 2022
This document provides the policy for ordering equipment/supplies, as well as step-by-step instructions for an organization’s treasurer to follow.