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.