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Student Organization Programming Fund (SOPF)

House of Representatives
A Branch of the Student Government Association

SOPF Application Form

FACT : The purpose of the Student Organization Programming Fund is to assist all chartered student organizations in their efforts to be of great success. Through this fund, we are able to offer financial assistance for events such as inductions, honor ceremonies, or social activities.

FACT: All chartered student organizations who have a SUCCESSFUL* charter with the Center for Student Development, who have financial need, and whose organization representative has attended at least 75% of the previous semester's House meetings and/or 75% of the previous and current semester's House meetings combined, before the submission of an application, is eligible to apply.

FACT: Funds can be used for items such as food, guest speakers, t-shirts, live bands, etc. Funds cannot be used for anything in violation of Texas Woman's University policies such as alcohol, drugs, or hazing.

FACT: Funds are granted through REIMBURSEMENT only. Upon the completion of an event, submit an application with supporting documents such as receipts, flyers, or programs for the event to the House of Representatives mailbox located on the first floor of the Student Center. The application must be turned in the same semester as the event or it will not be considered for funding.

FACT: The SOPF committee (chaired by the House Treasurer) is comprised of House delegates and can only meet and vote on applications when those delegates serve on the committee. Therefore, it is extremely important that House delegates serve on the committee or applications can not be considered for reimbursement. The committee will convene on an as needed basis.

FACT: The maximum amount to request is $500 for an organization per semester. There is no limit on the number of times an organization can request funds as long as the limit of $500 per organization has not been met. We may be able to fund all or partial monies for your event. The size and number of people who will benefit from reimbursement will be taken into consideration as well as the nature of the event. A period of thirty days should be expected before reimbursement can possibly occur.

FACT: Due to the academic schedule, no applications will be reviewed in December or May for reimbursement.

* Organizations must have turned in a Student Organization Charter Renewal or Application and have the organization's current constitution and bylaws on record with the Center for Student Development.

For more information contact the House of Representatives at 940-898-3611, or come by the Student Center, Room 116E.