The Student Initiated and the Student Facility Fees are used to fund various events and projects in order to improve upon the students' experience on campus. The Student Initiated Fee is used for activities and programs. The Student Facility fee is used to fund improvements and expansion of non-academic, recreation, and multi-functional spaces for students.

What is the Student Initiated Fee?

The purpose of the Student Initiated Fee (SIF) is to improve the overall quality of the campus experience from the student’s perspective by increasing the opportunities for student involvement in the out-of-classroom experience. The student activity fee at Penn State New Kensington has traditionally supported a myriad of student activities and programs, increased our recreational opportunities, and improved student facilities on campus. The campus Student Initiated Fee Committee governs the allocation and use of SIF monies at New Kensington campus. This committee highly encourages student clubs and organizations to submit proposals for events and programs that support the mission of their individual organizations as well as enhance campus life for all students. The Student Initiated Fee Handbook provides more in-depth information on this fee.

Submit a Student Initiated Fee (SIF) Proposal

SAF Meeting Dates

 Please email Jill Dickun at [email protected] for more information.

  • September 24, 2024
  • October 22, 2024
  • November 19, 2024
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 18, 2025
  • April 22, 2025

What is the Student Facility Fee?

Funds generated from the Student Facilities Fee (SFF) will be used to accommodate improvements and expansion to non-academic, recreation, and multi-use space for students. New Kensington's campus committee for the facilities fee advises the chancellor on the proposed use of the funds. This committee is composed of students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a fair and balanced means of advising on the use of the funds.

Previous projects funded by Student Facility Fees include:

  • Soccer Field renovation
  • Digital signage in the Junction Lobby and Café 780
  • Fitness Center renovation
  • Basketball shooting machine

Submit a Student Facility Fee (SFF) Proposal

SFF Meeting Dates

  • September 24, 2024
  • October 22, 2024
  • November 19, 2024
  • February 18, 2025
  • March 18, 2025
  • April 22, 2025

Please email Jill Dickun at [email protected] for more information.

For more information contact:

Office of Student Affairs 
724-334-6062