Division of Mission & Ministry

Student Engagement Area Student Activity (SEASA) Funding

For questions and assistance with DMM SEASA Funding, contact your advisor or the SEASA Administrator

For more information on starting a new Student Religious Organization on campus and for funding details, click here.

As your organization has completed the student organization registration process with the Office of Student Involvement (OSI), you designated your group as a Spiritual or Religious Organization or a Vincentian Service Organization. If you have been approved as either of these types of organizations your group is eligible to apply for funding from university sources (Student Activity Fee) ONLY through the Division of Mission and Ministry Student Engagement Student Activities Fund (SEASA Fund).

Annually and prior to applying for SEASA funds, your organization’s president and treasurer must meet with your advisor to review the SEASA Funds application processes. It is the responsibility of the organization leaders to arrange for this meeting.

Your organization must be in good standing with OSI and DMM to receive SEASA Funds.

Usage of all SEASA Funds must be in alignment with spending guidelines and used for events for DePaul students.

SEASA Funds help offset financial expenses of Religious and Spiritual Organizations and Vincentian Service Organizations for the purpose of enhancing the student experience at DePaul.

There are two types of SEASA Funds available to Spiritual or Religious Organizations or Vincentian Service Organizations: SEASA Annual Funds and SEASA Snap Funds.

Submit Your SEASA Funding Application Here

  • SEASA Annual Funds Application Process

    • SEASA eligible organizations are encouraged to plan ahead for the entire year, developing an events calendar, securing rooms for events, and carefully considering event details and budgets. Organizations are encouraged to apply for all annual events early in the fall quarter.
    • Requests for SEASA Annual Funds should be submitted through the SEASA Budget Request Application in DeHub BY 5 PM ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024 and allocations will be announced within two weeks after this deadline. However, if a group is unable to develop an annual plan the by September deadline, SEASA Annual Funds requests will also be accepted BY 5 PM ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF JANUARY 2025 and BY 5 PM ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF MARCH 2025. Allocations will be announced within two weeks after these deadlines. Please note that SEASA Annual Funds will be allocated as applications are received up until funds have been fully allocated for the year. NOTE: Organizations may only apply for SEASA Annual Funds three times per academic year. (September. January, March). Because funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis, submitting requests in September is strongly encouraged.
    • The president or treasurer must complete the SEASA Budget Request Application through your DeHub portal treasury for each annual event
    • Your organization’s SEASA Budget Request Application must be complete and correct and submitted by the quarterly deadlines to be considered for funding. SEASA Budget Request Applications include budget details, catering and menu information, and the event time, date, and secured location (on or off campus). Estimates for speakers or performers should be included and estimates must become confirmed amounts at least two weeks prior to the event. Confirmed amounts cannot exceed estimated amounts. A brief description indicating the purpose, goals or expectations, and type of event is also required.
    • Any on-campus event that exceeds $300 catering charges must use Chartwells Catering. Special accommodations for halal and Kosher catering are available and must be discussed with the organization’s advisor who will work with the organization and Chartwells for accommodations.
    • NOTE: Organization presidents and treasurers should ensure that an organization’s request for funding indicates the organization is acting as a good steward of funds.

  • SEASA SNAP Funds Application Process

    • Snap funding is for requests outside of the SEASA Annual Funds process and has a limit of $300 per event. SEASA Snap Funds are for small events and not for annual or on-going events.
    • Eligible organizations may apply for these funds anytime throughout the academic year. SEASA Snap Funds will be distributed until these funds have been fully allocated for the year.
    • The president or treasurer must complete the SEASA Budget Request Application through your DeHub portal treasury for SEASA Snap funds.
    • Applications for SEASA Snap Funds must be made through DeHub at least two weeks prior to an event and approval of funding will be confirmed at least one week before the event.
    • Snap Funding is only for on-campus events.
    • Snap funding events must be open to all DePaul students.
    • Snap events must be events that students can actively participate in; Snap funds cannot be used for fundraising or operational expenses.
    • Only one Snap Funding application is allowed per event per student organization. If a student organization decides to collaborate with another student organization, up to two organizations can apply for Snap funding for the event.

  • Payment Processing Steps

    Once SEASA Funds are awarded, student leaders have three options for making purchases:

    1. Coordinate Direct Payment from DePaul to your vendor (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED). With Direct Payment, student leaders meet with the organization’s advisor to coordinate payment to vendor. This can be used for online purchases, travel, local vendors, and more. This is the only option available for ordering from Chartwells. Advisors work with student leaders to provide appropriate payment information.
    2. Contracts. For services on campus, contracts are essential. Contracts must be completed for (but are not limited to) DJs, speakers, performers, venues, and vendors. Student leaders will work with their organization’s advisor to complete contracts, including securing vendor signatures. All completed contracts must receive final approval/sign-off by DMM VP’s at least two weeks prior to the event. The organization’s advisor submits the fully executed contract to Accounts Payable.
    3. Invoice/Vendor Payment. Student leaders provide invoices and supporting documents to the organization’s advisor who submits unpaid invoices and supporting documents to Accounts Payable for payment.