How It Can Be Spent (AB Policies)

AB tries its best to allocate funds appropriately and fairly. AB has a strict policy on what is and is not eligible for funding. Student groups are often denied funding because what they are requesting for is not eligible for AB funds. We strongly encourage student groups to carefully look at the list of ineligible items below, as well as our detailed funding guidelines, before creating a Semester Budget Request.

In addition, AB has a limited budget and will not be able to fund every event that is eligible in full. AB runs under a need-based funding policy, aiming to help clubs that need additional funding to carry out the events.

Items ineligible for AB funds include:

1. Improper use of the CSF: Events that are not open to the entire undergraduate population.
Note: Exceptions can be made for competitions or other competitive events.
2. Items deemed to be nonessential for the event to take place.
3. Anything ineligible under the Student Activities Office and BU policy.
4. Funding payments towards instructors for classes.
5. Payments towards religious figures to perform and conduct religious services.
6. Eventbrite Fees
7. Anything for the Exclusive Benefit of Organization Members* (e.g. E-Board exclusive trips or events, non-event specific merchandise, etc)
8. BU Faculty Honoraria
9. Prizes (including trophies, raffle prizes, etc)
10. Fenway Print
11. Graduate Clubs | StuGov Events | BU Colleges
12. Advertisements in the Daily Free Press
13. Items sold directly to BU students
14. Money going directly to charity
15.  International Travel

**Allocations Board is entitled 2 complementary tickets to AB funded events to ensure that the funding is being spent appropriately.