Funding

All Student Organizations funded by the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) must adhere to the RUSA funding guidelines in order to receive funding for programming and events. Please ensure you have completed the Fall 2026 Budget Request Form and Treasurer & Officer Acknowledgment Form. These guidelines can be found in Title VII of the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) Standing Rules. This page contains information relating to the levels of funding for all student organizations for the current academic year.

For the current semester, you will receive an email with any information concerning why you were funded/not funded for a particular event. If you have any questions regarding our guidelines or regarding the amount of money you were allocated this semester, please email rusa.allocations@gmail.com.

How Does the Process Work?

1. The Pot is Created: The Rutgers Board of Governors sets the tuition and fee package. The Chancellor of New Brunswick then determines the specific "Student Fee" amount.

2. Allocation: This lump sum is handed to RUSA, which then empowers the RUSA Allocations Board to review budget requests from every student organization on campus.

3. Distribution: The Board distributes funds in two ways:

   • Direct Funding: Sent directly to Registered Student Orgs.

   • Lump-Sum Transfers: Sent to Governing Councils (GCs). While the Board provides a detailed breakdown of how much each club should receive, the GCs are responsible for the final transfer into the individual club accounts.