UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SGA COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
  • About
    • Our Committee
    • Historic Resources >
      • Historic Budget Information
      • Retired Resources
      • Historic SGA Info
  • Funding Process
    • Application Resources
    • Application Steps
    • Submitter Certification
    • Monthly Budget Results
  • Management of Funds
    • Policy on the Disbursement of the Student Activities Fee
    • Funding Options >
      • Funding for Club Sports
    • Audit & Review
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​Supporting Student Organizations
Through Financial Resources One Budget at a Time...

​Our mission is to ensure the effective allocation and management of financial resources for student organizations here at the University of Maryland, College Park. We oversee all SGA funding processes, including the distribution of the Student Activities Fee (SAF) to SGA-recognized student organizations on campus. Whether you’re looking to apply for funding, understand our financial policies, or stay updated on our latest initiatives, we're here to assist you. 

UPDATES:

New Centralized Location for Finance Resources
The SGA Finance Committee has consolidated all information to this website to make it easier for student organizations to navigate the funding process.
  • All budget resources and updates will now be available here.
  • Budget submission guides (PowerPoint and Knowledge Check) can be found under the Funding Process tab.
  • All budget decisions and results will be posted under the Historic Resources tab.
  • Forms remain on TerpLink, with updated Workday wording.
  • Results will continue to be communicated directly to budget submitters by email.
Bookmark this site for everything SGA Finance Committee.

STEP #1: Is your student ​organization registered with SORC? 

Come visit!

The University of Maryland has over 700 student organizations on campus, ranging from athletic clubs, cultural organizations, social fraternities/sororities, academic honorary societies, and career-focused organizations. The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) serves the purpose of supporting students through their involvement in student organizations. A number of resources are available through their office to assist new/old/returning student organizations in their success, including free space to meet, free printing and digital advertising, locker rentals, and training and workshops.
Visit SORC Website

STEP #2: Is your student organization SGA-recognized?

SGA Student Groups Committee is here to help!

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The Student Groups Committee oversees the SGA-recognition process of new organizations. Gaining SGA recognition allows your org to gain access to SGA funding. The committee also communicates information and resources throughout the year to help orgs be successful in following their passions. 

Visit Student Groups Committee Page

You're almost there! 

Applying for Student Activity Funding

​There are some steps every student group must complete before applying for funds. After a successful stamp of approval from SORC and SGA Student Groups, your group is now eligible to apply for funds for the rest of the current school year. Below are the last few steps in order to make sure you're budget submission is successful and you get funded :
  • Update your group's Terplink profile and register with SORC
  • Confirm SGA-Recognition
  • Go through the virtual powerpoint on our Budget Submitter page and pass the knowledge check 
  • Update your group's Inventory
  • Review the funding guidelines found in the SGA Finance Manual
Funding Process
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SGA Finance & SORC Important Dates Calendar

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WMUC Meeting & Production Schedule

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To book the WMUC Recording Studio, the individual who is booking needs to have passed the Recording Studio training. Please email [email protected] for more information on how to get training.
If you've completed the training, please click this link to be taken to bookings page. 

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  • About
    • Our Committee
    • Historic Resources >
      • Historic Budget Information
      • Retired Resources
      • Historic SGA Info
  • Funding Process
    • Application Resources
    • Application Steps
    • Submitter Certification
    • Monthly Budget Results
  • Management of Funds
    • Policy on the Disbursement of the Student Activities Fee
    • Funding Options >
      • Funding for Club Sports
    • Audit & Review