Financial Support

Donations to Student Organizations

Student Organizations may periodically receive donations. Prior to receiving a donation, student organizations should contact the Dean of Students to coordinate the proper accounting of the funds received, and the recognition of the donor for tax purposes.

Fees Assessed for Seminars - Students

Student Organizations may assess reasonable fees to students for seminars. Prior to assessing fees for an activity, student clubs and organizations should contact the Student Affairs office to coordinate the proper accounting of the funds received.

Fees Assessed for Seminars – Outside guests

Northwestern seeks to encourage members of its community to participate in additional educational opportunities. Consequently, student organizations may not assess fees for seminars to guests outside of the campus community. Students may invite external constituents at no charge. Where certification for continuing education hours is a part of an event, the seminar must be sponsored by the University Department of Continuing Education.

Fundraisers

Student Organizations may hold fundraisers for the purpose of organization-specific benefit. The Dean of Students must first approve the event. University accounting procedures must be followed.

The University has the right to impose disciplinary sanctions if any organization or individual deviates from these financial policies.