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Organizations must complete the following to be eligible for $200 operating dollars:

• Completed annual registration process on KSU Engage
• All roster members have completed Collin’s Law Anti-Hazing training

Organizations must meet Tier 1 requirements, have a minimum of eight (8) members listed on their KSU Engage roster, register for and attend mandatory Fall 2025 training (or attend a make-up session offered by CSI), AND complete at least two (2) of the following to be eligible for an additional $200 operating dollars:

• for AY 2025-2026, including:
  • Community Engagement Goal
  • Academic Achievement Goal
  • Leadership Development Goal
  • Community Service Goal 
• to outline how operating funds will be used to advance organizational goals
• at least one collaborative event with another student organization and/or department
• in at least one outreach or tabling event to promote involvement and visibility
• at least two (2) officers in attendance for two (2) trainings or workshops offered by CSI or the Pepsi Leadership Center

Organizations must have completed Tier 2, have a minimum of 15 total members listed on their KSU Engage roster AND complete the following to be eligible for an additional $400 operating dollars:

• Meet with a Student Organization Support (SOS) Coach to review and evaluate SMART Goals for AY 25-26
• Complete and of one community service project for AY 25-26; opportunities available through Helper Helper
• at least two (2) officers in attendance for two (2) additional trainings or workshops offered by CSI or the Pepsi Leadership Center
• for at least one organization event or impactful experience to be featured on the CSI Social Media channels, highlighting:
  • Attendance
  • Intended outcomes
  • Success Metrics
  • Photos or Testimonials 

Q: What is the Tiered Funding System?

A. The Tiered Funding System allows student organizations to receive increasing amounts of operating dollars by completing specific requirements across three tiers: Foundation, Growth & Goal Setting, and Engagement & Impact.

Q: Who manages the Tiered Funding System?

A. The program is managed by Student Organization Support (SOS) within the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). For additional guidance or support, email csi@kent.edu.

Q: How do we submit information when we have completed one of the requirements?

A. All submissions will be made through designated forms in .

Q: How much funding is available in total?

A. Organizations can earn up to $800 in operating dollars by completing all requirements through Tier 3.

Q:  Do we need to apply separately for each tier?

A. No, organizations are automatically considered for higher tiers once they complete the requirements of the previous tier. You will, however, submit a new operating dollars request through your organization’s KSU Engage page when you have reached a new tier.

Q: How will the funds be distributed?

A. Once your tier status is confirmed and your funding request is approved, your organization will receive specific communication on how funds will be dispersed.

Q: Can we spend the funds however we want?

A. No. Funds must be used to support your organization’s approved goals and activities, in accordance with university policies.

Q: What if we don’t complete a tier until spring semester?

A. You may still qualify for funding as long as requirements are met within the academic year deadlines set by CSI. All form submissions for operating dollars will close automatically on April 13, 2026.