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FAQs

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.

Tier 3: (Engagement, Impact, Accountability)

Organizations must have completed Tier 2, have a minimum of 15 total members listed on their KSU Engage roster AND complete the following to be eligible for an additional $400 operating dollars:

  • Meet with a Student Organization Support (SOS) Coach to review and evaluate SMART Goals for AY 25-26
  • Complete and of one community service project for AY 25-26; opportunities available through Helper Helper

Tier 2: (Growth and Goal Setting)

Organizations must meet Tier 1 requirements, have a minimum of eight (8) members listed on their KSU Engage roster, register for and attend mandatory Fall 2025 training (or attend a make-up session offered by CSI), AND complete at least two (2) of the following to be eligible for an additional $200 operating dollars:

  • for AY 2025-2026, including:
    • Community Engagement Goal
    • Academic Achievement Goal
    • Leadership Development Goal
    • Community Service Goal 
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