Event Funding- Guidelines & Rules

These rules apply to all GSG-administered funding, in addition to the steps and timelines on the Event Funding tab.

General Guidelines

• Organizations must be USC-recognized. See USC Campus Activities for requirements.

• Use only USC Authorized Vendors. Vendor lists change — call to confirm that a vendor still accepts USC purchase orders before listing them. If not, email the GSG Finance Director with written confirmation.

1. Catering vendors: contact the GSG Finance Director for the current list.
2. Non-catering vendors: list

• Anyone submitting a Budget Proposal must complete GSG Finance Orientation before their RSO's first application of the year.

• Late receipts mean probation — no funding for the rest of the semester.

• Submissions must be complete and accurate. Incomplete or inaccurate ones are automatically rejected; you'll get an email either way.

• Funds may not be used to purchase alcohol.

• Donors should send funds directly to the school, not to a student organization's bank account. Funds can then only be used as vendor payments or reimbursement to students for out-of-pocket expenses.

Meal Allocation Maximums

Maximum reimbursement per person:

Note: Events spanning mealtimes can request multiple meals (e.g., a 9 a.m.–4 p.m. symposium can include breakfast and lunch), plus snacks with any meal.

Note: For fund-specific rules (fund caps, VP of Finance contact), see Additional Rules under Organizational (Umbrella) Funds on the Event Funding tab.