What is the Service & Activity (S&A) Fee?
The Services and Activities (S&A) Fee is a student-funded initiative designed to support programs, services, and activities that enhance the student experience on campus. This fee is included on top of student tuition, depending on how many classes they take, and is managed by a designated committee of students, staff, and faculty representatives.
What is this fund used for?
The S&A Fee funds currently enrolled students through a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular, including but not limited to:
- Student leadership programs
- Campus events and activities
- Clubs and organizations
- Recreational facilities and programs
- Student support services
- Transportation
How is the Fund Allocated?
The allocation process is overseen by the S&A Fee Committee, which evaluates funding requests and ensures transparency and equity in distribution. Along with ex-officio, non-voting members, the committee provides advice and guidance to ensure the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the Killian Guidelines and the Financial Code.
The Killian Guidelines come directly from the government, and the committee strictly abides by their by-laws. The Financial Code is Highline College’s interpretation of the Killian Guidelines, tailored to the college’s needs. Think of the Killian Guidelines as the umbrella and the Financial Code as the person within the umbrella and we cannot step outside of that umbrella.
Students are encouraged to participate in this process by joining the committee or attending allocation meetings. This is a student-led committee, and students have a voice in decision-making.
In order for any changes, amendments, or approvals to be made, there is a voting process. Meetings must meet a quorum of three student votes and one staff or faculty member. The Finance Director, who serves as the chair of the committee, will vote in the event of a tie.
Join the S&A Committee!
Contact us at safunds@highline.edu
How to request S&A Funds?
S&A budget requests open in January. Students will be notified about this period via email and campus announcements, so they can prepare necessary documentation in advance. Please reach out to our email safunds@highline.edu for more information and eligibility requirements.
If you miss the budget request period, you may request Contingency Funds by emailing ashc@highline.edu, and they will provide guidance on the application process to secure the funds you need.
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