S.O.L.O. Funding Committee
The S.O.L.O. Funding Committee is the Senate’s standing body that reviews every request for S.O.L.O. General Fund dollars, interviews applicants, and recommends an award - or denial - to the Senate. The Committee's mission is to drive fair, transparent, and student‑first funding decisions.
What the Committee Does
- Support events that benefit the entire student body or help RSOs grow.
- Allocate limited funds equitably and efficiently.
- Safeguard student fees through clear criteria, open hearings, and published reports.
Who Sits on the Committee
| Role | Method of Selection | Voting Power | Notes |
| SGA Treasurer | Elected campus wide, serves ex officio | ✔ | Chairs the committee as per S.B. F24-005 |
| Six Senators | Appointed by the Executive Council | ✔ | Must be members of different colleges/schools |
| Staff Advisor | Designated by the Division of Student Affairs | ✖ | Provides fiscal compliance guidance |
A quorum is the Treasurer plus at least three Senators.
How We Evaluate Your Request
All applications are scored against the following five criteria set by Senate Bill F24‑005:
- Alignment with Tech’s mission
- Campus impact & accessibility
- Financial need of the RSO
- Past stewardship of S.O.L.O. funds (if applicable)
- Event innovation & collaboration
Priority goes to new, high‑impact, multi‑org events.
Funding Limits
- Standard cap: $2,000 per event.
- Awards above the cap require an “exceptional benefit” vote of two‑thirds of the Senate.
- The Senate may lower the semester cap at the start of a fiscal year by majority vote
Meeting & Hearing Schedule
The Committee meets bi‑weekly on Thursdays at 5 PM during fall and spring terms.
- Application deadline: 4:30 PM the preceding Wednesday
- Applicants receive a calendar invite 24 hours before the hearing
- Hearings last ~10 minutes (quick pitch + Q&A)
Upcoming dates appear in the "Dates and Deadlines" section on the S.O.L.O. Funds page.
Decision & Reporting Process
- After each meeting, the Committee files a consent‑calendar report to the Senate. Requests under 50% of the cap are automatically approved unless a Senator objects; larger or contested items are debated and voted on.
- RSOs may appeal a sub‑50% decision to the full Senate; however, doing so may delay funding to the next Senate meeting.
Accountability & Compliance
- Committee members must disclose conflicts and recuse when necessary
- Misuse of funds can result in repayment, a suspension from future funding, and referral to the Dean of Students
- All decisions are archived for public review in accordance with the SGA Constitution.
Contact
- Email: sgatreasurer@tntech.edu
- Office: RUC 372
- Phone: 931‑372‑3123
Have questions before you apply? Join our open Q&A at the start of every meeting—no
appointment required!