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Funding Track

Review the Cornell University Student Organization Funding Tracks here. This is an equitable funding program for student organizations that promotes collaboration, education, and responsible spending. 

This document is subject to minor changes. Please review the right side where the dollar amounts are listed and note the primary board they relate to.

Funding Track FAQs

  1. Does the track apply to GPSAFC organizations? No, the funding track is only for UG organizations. For graduate and professional organizations, please email GPSAFC@cornell.edu.
  2. What is the purpose of the funding track model? Student leaders and staff created the track over a few years and conducted benchmarking with other universities. The Funding Track was designed to ensure organizations are on track to receive funding from an Undergraduate Primary Funding Board (SAFC, ICC, or CSC). Many of the requirements have already been requested as part of being a registered/recognized student organization. You will see there are some new requirements. After the pandemic, there was a high turnover of student officers within organizations and a clear need for an officer transition binder/manual/document. Many organizations already have transition guides to ensure a smooth flow of organizational and institutional knowledge. Additionally, you will see the requirements of the Leadership Workshops Series. The series allows student leaders to choose the development and resources that best benefit their organization. The more money your organization has access to, the more developed your organization must be. Finally, on a campus with many clubs, we want our organizations to collaborate and foster a sense of belonging.
  3. What is my organization's current Funding Track? SAFC, CSC, and ICC organizations have shared all funding placements. If you have any questions about where your organization is at, please email the groups below directly.
    1. SAFC@cornell.edu
    2. Clubsports@cornell.edu
    3. Interfaith@cornell.edu
  4. Do we automatically move up a track if my group fulfills the Funding Track requirements? No. The Track requirements mean your organization is on track to receive funds. The Primary Funding Boards may consider a few other factors and parameters. The ultimate decision to assign a particular track, including an increase, belongs to the primary funding board student leaders and is not guaranteed by the completion of track requirements.
  5. Does my group need to submit anything to show we have completed the requirements? Yes, each organization will complete a Funding Track Progress Form by April 2026 (not yet open).
  6. Does my group need to complete the track requirements to remain within our funding track? Yes. Groups that do not meet their funding track requirements will be moved to a lower funding track unless the primary funding board specifies otherwise.
  7. Can my group move up a track next year? Yes! Funding Track placement will be determined based on meeting the requirements.
  8. Can my group apply for more funding this year even though we can’t move up a track? Yes. All primary funding boards have some form of flexible funding that can be allocated to groups and will unlock additional funding. Please reach out to your primary funding board for further details. In addition, groups can reach out to supplementary funding boards for more funding opportunities.
  9. Can my group move up multiple tracks in one year? No. Groups can only move up one track each year.
  10. The funding tracks may have a range; how is it decided what track our organization is in? Your group’s primary funding board. Club Sports Council, Interfaith Council, and Student Activities Funding Commission have different track levels. See the image below.
  11. When are Leadership Workshop Series sessions being held? You can find the dates for the LWS posted online in the Leadership Workshop Series section of the campus activities page, or follow this link.
  12. If a student is an officer of two groups, does their attendance count for both groups? Yes, they can submit screenshots of their LWS badges for multiple organizations.
  13. If an officer/student leader recently left an organization, does their prior attendance in the LWS still count toward the group's requirements? Yes.
  14. How do I check which LWS I have credit for and review my completion of other funding track requirements? Please use the instruction guide, which walks you through checking all your group's requirements.