Student Government Association

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  Forms
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  SGA Senate election

  You may contact the Student Life Office at 313-993-1150 or studentlifeoffice@udmercy.edu for further assistance. Check back closer to election time for more information.

  You may review the application packet below. The Election code is for Executive Leadership Team Positions.

  Application packet (PDF)

  Election code (PDF)

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  Eligibility requirements of the SGA Grant

  • The organization must be a currently registered student organization to be eligible for event funding.
  • Student organizations may apply for funding to support events and activities. Those events must be scheduled during the academic term (Fall/Winter).
  • Events must be open to all 色综合久久 Mercy students.
  • Organizations that receive the SGA grant must hold funded events on campus.
  • The student organization must have a mission or purpose that is not in conflict with the mission and purpose of the University and SGA.
  • The student organization must have a financial account number with the University of 色综合久久 Mercy. To verify that the organization has this account, please confirm with the Student Life Office. To establish an account number, all student orgs must complete the Agreement to Establish a Fund in Trust and Authorized Signature List (also located under “forms” on the student groups website).
  • Student organizations must submit a COMPLETE and detailed application for eligibility.
  • The organization must be in good standing with the Student Life Office/University of 色综合久久 Mercy in order to receive funding.
  • The event must be organized and planned by 色综合久久 Mercy students for members of the 色综合久久 Mercy community, primarily students.

  University departments or committees may request SGA funding, in extenuating circumstances, if they are planning an event that will benefit students. The Finance Committee will review their request.

  If a request for funding is from more than one student organization, all student organizations involved must meet the eligibility requirements. 

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  Prohibited Uses of the SGA Grant

  • SGA does not provide funding for conferences/conventions.
  • Events must adhere to all local, state and federal laws during a funded event.
  • The event may not violate the University's policy or mission.
  • Organizations CANNOT serve, sell, give away or allow consumption of alcoholic beverages at any funded event.
  • The use of illegal narcotics at any funded event is strictly prohibited.
  • The events may not charge entry admission, ask for donations for your organization, charge for food or beverages, or solicit money for individuals or engage in any other money exchange during a funded event.
  • Organizations may not apply for funding that will go toward the purchase of awards or prizes for non-色综合久久 Mercy students.
  • Certain competitive events will not be eligible for the grant (on a case-by-case basis).
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  Funding Deadlines & Process

  Deadlines

  • All grants must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
  • If the application is intended for a reimbursement, then it must be submitted within the month of the program taking place.
  • All applications must include invoices, receipts and/or detailed projected costs for consideration within the proper timeframe.
  • In the case where organizations advertise prior to grant approval/denial, it is the responsibility of the organization to plan funding accordingly.
  • The SGA reserves the right to deny applications that do not meet these eligibility requirements.
  • Requests must not exceed $500.
  • The SGA also reserves the right to offer a funding amount that differs from the original application (not to exceed the maximum of $500).

  Process

  • All SGA grants are awarded on an event-by-event basis.
  • All contact between SGA and student organizations takes place through email. Applicants must check their University email regularly when the organization has submitted a funding request for review.
  • Once approved, SGA will deposit via IDC (inter-departmental charge) the awarded funds into the established account.
  • Funds will transfer during the week of the 25^th of each month.
  • The moderator (as a University employee) will be responsible for adhering to University of 色综合久久 Mercy policy on signing check requests, cash advances and reconciling distributed funds.
  • Any organization that does not comply with or abuses this policy in any way will no longer be eligible to receive SGA funding.