PSA - SGA - Student Activity Fee At Work

Student Activity Fee at Work

Since 1995, Penn State Abington students are assessed a Student Activity Fee (SAF) that generates over $340,000 yearly to support campus programming. This fee is used to:

1. Improve the co-curricular opportunities and activities for students
2. Assist in providing specialized services and programs for diverse student populations on a student need basis
3. Enrich the campus environment and encourage the involvement of students

This year’s SAF monies are used for many activities including the funding of common break student events and programs, extended hours of operation for the Lares Building, off campus programming, leadership development programs, wellness programs, diversity programs, LEAP initiatives and the list goes on! Funds may not however be used to support formal classroom experiences unless the activity is open to all members of the student body.

The determination of how these funds are used is the responsibility of the SAF committee, co-chaired by the S.G.A. President and the Senior Director of Student Affairs. The committee is made up predominantly of students with a faculty and staff representative.

Student Activity Fee Request Tips

Each year, the amount of money requested of the Student Activity Fee at Penn State Abington exceeds the amount available for funding. Thus, to ensure your request reaches the committee with the greatest potential for success, please consider the following tips.

Find a partner

Find out if another club, individual or campus department is attempting to accomplish what you'd like with SAF money. Sometimes this can generate new partnerships which may reach a broader portion of the campus community. Places to look include the Student Government Association , the Student Life Office in Lares 209 or the Intercultural Affairs Office Lares 208.

Be specific

The more specific you can be about program goals and how your request will impact the campus, the better your odds of success. Spell out every detail of the event planned, including the most detailed budget possible. Make sure to consider any food, travel, honorarium, advertising, equipment or service expenses which may arise related to the proposal. Consult with members of the Student Life Office , who produce several events throughout the year. They can assist with building a complete and detailed budget for the event.

SAF Committee Members

Co-Chairs:

Gail Siegel

Senior Director of Student Affairs, gxs1@psu.edu

Gabriela Vazquez

SGA President, gvv5008@psu.edu

Student Committee Members:

Nate Lent nhl5007@psu.edu

Amandeep Kaur ayt5033@psu.edu

Jackie Sucholdolski jms5444@psu.edu

Joseph Bradley jab5716@psu.edu

Marisol Fuentes mzf125@psu.edu