Financials The majority of the funding FUSA receives is from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The SSAF is a compulsory fee charged by the University which supports nonacademic services and amenities for Flinders students. Student consultation takes place when considering how the income will be used to provide or enhance these services and amenities Every year, FUSA submits a funding request and budget to the SSAF Budget Advisory Committee which provides a recommendation to the Vice-Chancellor regarding how the SSAF income should be allocated across the University.
This funding request is prepared in consultation with the Executive of Student Council and all FUSA staff. Student Council then approve the final funding request and budget. In 2018, FUSA received $2,109,100 which was approximately 43% of the total SSAF that was distributed across the University. SSAF funds are required to be spent in accordance with the Allowed Amenities and Services as provided for under Section (19-38) if the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Unspent funds for the year are returned to the University’s SSAF holding account to be disbursed as per the above section in the Act.
18% Other
11
%
Careers and Employment Liaison Centre
2018
UNIVERSITY-WIDE SSAF ALLOCATION
16%
Health, Counselling and Disability
12%
Flinders Campus Community Services 32 FLINDERS UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
43% FUSA
