About the Finance Board

What We Do

The Finance Board provides analysis, advice, and oversight of the Student Activities Fee (SAF). The Board is charged with the effective allocation of the SAF to recognized student organizations in order to support programs and services for the Northeastern Undergraduate student body.

What is the SAF?

Core Values

Commitment to

Public Interest

We serve the undergraduate student body with passion, purpose, and stewardship.

Integrity

We operate according to the highest ethical standards.

Independent Thinking

We challenge conventional views and offer alternative solutions to improve decision-making.

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Personal Leadership

We supported inspire each other as we tackle emerging issues and advance the Board's priorities.

Organization

The Finance Board is organized into three components: Governance and Compliance (GAC), Policy Research Group (PRG), and Communications and Public Information (CPI). These groups meet regularly to ensure the Board's overall mission is being achieved.

Governance and Compliance

Governance and Compliance is charged with performing audits and reviews into SAF funded organizations.

Policy Research Group

The Policy Research group examines the efficacy of existing SAF policies and establishes the groundwork for new programs and policies to meet Board objectives

Communications and Public Information

Communications and Public information team is responsible for helping shape and execute overarching communications strategy for the Finance Board; they prepare policy announcements, Senate reports and Budget allocations reports.