Each chapter officer should gather all projected expenses for their role before completing the Alphasigma Budget Request Form. Having that information ready makes the process faster and more accurate.
How to fill out the form
- Enter your personal information. Write your name, position, contact details, and academic year at the top of the form. This identifies which officer is submitting the request.
- List each expense item. In the first column, write out every cost you expect to incur during the budget period. Be specific: instead of "event costs," write "venue rental for spring formal" or "catering deposit for fall recruitment dinner."
- Rank your requests by priority. Number each item from most to least important. The Treasurer uses these rankings to allocate funds when the total amount requested is more than what is available.
- Justify each expense. Provide a brief explanation for why each cost is necessary. Detailed justifications are more likely to receive full approval from the Treasurer and the Prudential Board.
- Itemize all costs. Break down lump-sum amounts into individual line items. A chapter social, for example, should list catering, venue, printed materials, and decorations as separate entries rather than one combined total.
- Submit to the Treasurer before the deadline. Hand the completed form to your chapter Treasurer before the budget drafting deadline. The Treasurer records approved entries in the fourth column and builds these figures into the chapter budget.
Common budget request categories
Most chapter officers request funds for one or more of the following areas: events and socials, recruitment activities, community service projects, chapter supplies, and travel to conferences or competitions. Each category should have its own set of line items so the Treasurer can review them individually.
Looking for related forms? Try the Purchase Order Form, Blank Budget Template, Purchase Request Form, Fraternity Recommendation Letter Template, or the Financial Planning Worksheet for additional resources.
