Where am I in the Process?

Navigating the UPAC Funding Journey: A Simplified Guide

Ready to secure funds for your exciting program, travel, or equipment needs? Here’s a streamlined walkthrough of the UPAC review process:

1. Submit Your Request on  DISCOVER.PSU.EDU (instructions linked here)

2. Your Request’s Review Journey:

  1. Treasurer Approval: Once submitted, your org’s treasurer must review and send the request forward to UPAC to review.
  2. Budget Received, Pending Review: Our team checks your submission and ensures completeness. If errors are noted your submission may be returned to you for revision or denied
  3. Preliminary Review: The Chair determines next steps: Committee Review or Fast-Track.
  4. Committee Review:
    • Your request waits for its turn based on received date.
    • You’ll be notified to attend a review meeting with a Sub-Committee.
    • Present your budget and answer questions. < OR >
  5. Fast-Track Review:
    • The Chair assigns allocation to the Leadership Team and funds based on policy guidelines.
    • You may be contacted for clarification if needed.

3. Allocation & Approval:

  1. Allocation Pending: The decision on your funding amount is recorded.
  2. UPAC Funding Approval:
    • The Chair and advisors finalize the decision and ensure policy compliance.
    • You’ll receive an email with the allocated amount and explanation.
    • Your Discover request will be approved.

Bonus Tips:

  • Refer to the UPAC Requestor Handbook for detailed guidelines.
  • Meet all submission deadlines to avoid delays.
  • Be prepared to answer questions and present your request effectively.

Good luck on your funding quest!