Requesting UA Funds

There are three types of funding available from the student government:

  • social, recreational, educational, and cultural trips and activities that are open to and benefit all fee paying students
  • conferences that support students' career exploration
  • diversity and inclusion activities, events, conferences

How do I know which form to use?

The institution is using a new system to keep track of student funding, please use this link to complete the following senate and conference proposals. 

What are you ProposingForm to UseForm Recipient
Activity, event, or trip that is not part of a course and that students are not required to attend; must be open to all undergraduate students

Senate Proposal

Senate

Study Aboard Experience 

Senate Proposal

 Senate
Conference Conference Request Finance Committee
Club Start Up New Club Proposal Senate
Activity, event, or conference that focuses on diversity and inclusion (may submit this proposal in addition to one of the above options) Diversity Council Funding Request Diversity Council

Diversity Council funding requests are due at least three weeks before the event/activity.

Seeking funding? Email nposlus7@naz.edu after completing the correct form for dates and timeline of the review. 

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Senate Deadlines & Meeting Dates

***Please note that proposals are heard in the order they were received. The UA does not guarantee that your proposal will be heard on the meeting date.*** 

For more information regarding the philosophy of funding, please refer to the UA Constitution. 

Proposals Due Meeting Date
September 22nd  September 24th
October 6th October 8th
October 20th October 22nd
November 3rd November 5th
November 17th November 19th
December 1th December 3rd
January 26th

January 28th

February 9th

February 11th

February 23rd

February 25th

March 9th

March 11th

March 23nd

March 25th

April 6th

April 8th

April 20th

April 22nd

Template

When submitting a conference/senate proposal please use this template for a cost breakdown.

Proposal Signature Requirements

All Senate proposals for funding must be accompanied by a petition signed by members of the UA.

Up to $10,000 25 Signatures Per $1,000 Requested
$10,000 - $20,000 350 Signatures
$20,000 + 500 Signatures

If funds requested fall between two different thousand markers, the group should round up to determine the number of signatures required (ex. $2,100 = 75 signatures).

What constitutes a conference?

For an activity to be considered a conference, it must meet all four components listed below:

  1. official registration (not necessarily with a cost)
  2. networking opportunities between professionals and students
  3. learning/educational component (could including presenting)
  4. connection to students' professional pathways/goals

Philosophy of Funding

Read more about the UA's Philosophy of Funding before submitting your funding propoosal.

Questions

Email naz_ua@mail.naz.edu.