Funding Guidelines

This guide highlights the key distinctions between the funding policies of the Graduate Student Council (GSC) and the Undergraduate Senate (UGS) a...

This page is designed to simplify the process of securing funding from the Undergraduate Senate (UGS) and the Graduate Student Council (GSC), providin...

Payment for one-time or short-term services by non-VSO vendors. VSO leadership cannot be paid for regular activities. Listed below are line items and ...

Covers costs for event-related expenses, including facility rental, technical services, and public safety. Purchases can be made from on- or off-campu...

Covers meals, snacks, and food-related supplies for VSO-sponsored events open to all Stanford students. No funding is provided for invite-only or memb...

Covers print and advertising costs for VSO activities. Does not cover website maintenance. Funding is based on itemization and the discretion of the f...

Covers clothing primarily for performances (e.g., theater or dance) or event uniforms. Please check with TAPS or other sources for guidance. Listed b...

Covers general office and event supplies like tape, decorations, and art supplies. Large capital expenditures (e.g., computers) are not allowed under...

Covers costs for maintenance, purchasing, or rental of equipment. Funding is based on itemization and discretion, provided there is no free option. St...

Covers expenses for securing licenses, particularly for music. Funding is based on itemization and the discretion of the funding body, provided that n...

Covers registration expenses, including fingerprinting and TB testing for community service volunteers and events within the group's scope. UGS fundi...

Covers travel expenses exclusively for Stanford students who are group members. Funding is fully based on itemization and the discretion of the fundin...

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