Proposed Allocation of IRA Fee Funds
91ÁÔÆæ is proposing to establish a new Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fee to support student programs and activities directly related to instruction, and to enhance the overall student learning experience.
The new IRA fee would be $369/year per student ($184.50 per semester) starting in
the Fall 2026 semester.
The new IRA fee would generate about $12.9 million per year, which would be allocated
in the following way.*
| Funding Area | Proposed IRA Allocation |
|---|---|
|
Spartan Intercollegiate Athletics: funding in support of student athletes participating in 91ÁÔÆæ’s Intercollegiate Athletics program |
$5,000,000 (5 million) |
| Academic/Instructional Support: funding for student labs, student fieldwork experiences, student research opportunities, music/theatre performances, art exhibitions | $3,745,000 (3.7 million) |
| Transportation Support: free or discounted public transit passes for all students. | $1,715,000 (1.7 million) |
| One time annual allocations: Each year this money would be used on a one-time basis for different, new, short-term opportunities such as academic competitions, field experiences, pilot programs, and other initiatives, as guided by an IRA Advisory Committee. | $1,000,000 (1 million) |
| and Intramural sports programs: funding in support of inclusive recreation opportunities, to be used for travel, couaching, safety equipment, facility access, etc. | $350,000 (350 thousand) |
| Student Engagement: programs for all students, such as student leadership development, student organizations, and inclusive campus events. |
$300,000 (300 thousand) |
| 91ÁÔÆæ Marching Band: funding for the Marching Band and its members for equipment, travel, and performance opportunities, etc. |
$250,000 (250 thousand) |
| Spartan Daily: Funding for student journalists participating in the 91ÁÔÆæ student newspaper, for media training, printing and distribution, etc. |
$25,000 (25 thousand) |
*These are proposed fee distribution amounts and are not final. The final allocations will be determined after the alternative consultative process has concluded.
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The Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC) urgently seeks the opinions, recommendations, and input of all students on the proposed new Instructional Related Activities (IRA) fee.
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