SGC-UP spending decreased in 2008-2009 fiscal year

By: Charlie Grau and David Barrios / Beacon Staff The Student Government Association allocates money to students’ resources and organizations every fiscal year. Their budget comes from the Activities and Services fee, which is paid by every student and is currently at $10.52 per credit hour. During the Spring term of every school year, University-wide and campus-specific budget hearings are held, in which student government determines how to fund student organizations and clubs during the upcoming fiscal year. Student Media analyzed SGA’s budget; this is part one of a running series on how SGA has spent student fee money over the past three years. SGC at University Park budget and expenditures this year have been…