The student activity fee has not been increased since 2004
The student activity fee supports over 450 clubs in 2024
The cost of goods are up 66% since 2004*
The proposed undergraduate student activity fee increase is $40 ($2 per year since 2004)
A $100 item in 2004 costs $166 in 2024*
The proposed increase is $26 LESS than inflation and would go into effect academic year 2025-26
This increase is supported by the Student Independent Financial Board (IFB) of the Student Government Association
Attend a Town Hall
A Town Hall is planned for October. The date and time will be announced through social media, our website, digital signage, and RamsConnect.
Stop By a Tabling Event
Throughout the semester, members of the Strengthening Student Organizations Committee will be stationed at tables in the Commons to engage in conversations with students.
What is IFB?
Part of the VCU Student Government Association, Independent Financial Board (IFB) is in charge of disbursing funding to VCU’s various clubs and organizations around campus. They are responsible for budgeting and cash flow to said clubs, and any requests regarding finances and clubs’ ability to function without spending pocket change for club events is part of the duties of IFB.
Undergraduate Fee
The Board of Visitors (BOV) approves all fee requests. A request will be made to the BOV to increase the student activity fee (SAF) from $90 to $130 per year ($20 per semester) for undergraduate students on the Monroe Park Campus. It would go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year. This is the first time in 20 years a request to raise the SAF has been made, and the request is being made in order to best support student involvement in clubs, organizations, and activities.
Graduate Fee
The Board of Visitors (BOV) approves all fee requests. A request will be made to the BOV to increase the student activity fee (SAF) from $56 to $62 per year ($3 per semester) for graduate students on the Monroe Park Campus. It would go into effect for the 2025-26 academic year. This is the first time in 20 years a request to raise the SAF has been made, and the request is being made in order to best support student involvement in clubs, organizations, and activities.
