Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I can't attend any training sessions what should I do?

A: Contact the CAF-B advisor to see if there are alternate dates or options.

Q: Will the funding be transferred to my account?

A: Funds are not transferred to your account. There are three ways to pay for things: reimbursement, purchased by the OSI Coordinator, or through a contract.

Q: How do contracts work?

A: Contracts are required for any large payment such as speakers, vendors, DJs, performers, etc.

You should never sign a contract because then you personally will be liable for payment.

You will have the vendor sign the DePaul contract and then submit it to DePaul to be signed by the university and paid for.

Q: I have money left over can I use it for something else?

A: Yes and No. If you have items on your original application that did not receive full funding, you may reallocate those funds to another line item.

If you received full funding but had extra funds left over, the money cannot be saved for a future event.

Q: I can't attend the hearing on Friday, what should I do?

A: CAF-B only requires either the President or the Treasurer to attend. Only one of them must be present. If neither member can make it, contact the CAF-B advisor ASAP to see about switching times or looking into alternate options.

Remember, if you miss your hearing time you will not be eligible for funding in that budget period.

Q: How do I pay for things?

A: There are 3 ways to pay.
1. Pay for items out of pocket and submit a payment reimbursement form.
2. Set up a meeting with Franco Sambataro and have him purchase items on your behalf.
3. For vendors, DJs, speakers, performers, and anyone who requests a contract, you will give them the DePaul contract to sign. DO NOT sign it yourself. The half-completed contract should be submitted to the contract form located in the HUB.

Q: How Long do reimbursements take?

A: Reimbursements can take up to 30 days to be delivered via check but on average, it takes 2 weeks.