Student Services Fee Advisory Committee

Student services fees support a wide range of nonacademic services and activities that directly enhance the Lumberjack experience. Funded services may include student activities, organizations, cultural events, recreational programs, student publications and student government.

Committee purpose: In accordance to Texas Education Code 54, the committee reviews funding proposals and makes recommendations for the allocation of student services fee resources each academic year. The committee is comprised of nine voting members: five students and four university representatives. 

The funding process is administered by the dean of students, with oversight by the senior vice president for enrollment and student engagement, under authority delegated by the university president. Recommendations by the advisory committee are provided to the university president based on eligibility and available funding. The final report and funding decisions are posted publicly each spring.

2026-27 SSF funding requests

Key dates

• Fall 2025: Campus-wide announcement of SSF funding timeline and procedures.
• Jan. 22, 2026: Online portal opens to submit SSF funding requests for all departments and student organizations.
  • All requests must be submitted via the online portal and require division head approval prior to submission.
  • Attach all supporting documentation.
  • Ensure your supervisor or division head is aware of your request before submission.
  • You'll receive a confirmation email upon submitting your request.
• Feb. 13, 2026: Deadline to submit all SSF funding requests.
• March - May: Advisory committee reviews proposals during open meetings.
• May: Advisory committee's recommendations are submitted to university president. Notifications are sent to requestors after approval.
• June: Final advisory committee executive session(s), as needed.