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鈥檚 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鈥檚 approved goals and activities, in accordance with university policies.
Q: What if we don鈥檛 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 15, 2027.
Q. If my organization received Tier 2 or Tier 3 funding during the 25-26 academic year, do I have to start over?
A. No, if your organization received Tier 2 or Tier 3 funding during the 2025-2026 academic year, you are automatically granted access to apply for that respective tier for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please note: In order to maintain your eligibility for the 2027-2028 academic year, you must complete the requirements for that tier before April 15th, 2027.