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Instructionally Related Activities
Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fees are paid by students to provide support for essential educational experiences and activities that aid and supplement the fundamental mission of the University. Instructionally related programs may apply for funds that are generated by IRA fees by submitting proposals to the IRA Advisory Committee. The ASI President serves as chair, and the committee acts as the advising body to the President for IRA student fee allocation.
Policies and procedures regarding IRA allocations can be found in the University Policy Manual: ADM-0186, Instructionally Related Activities Fee Administration. The policy provides outlined guidance for IRA application procedures and provides additional transparency in regards to the allocation process.
Program proposals for the 2025/2026 IRA cycle are now being accepted.
FY 2025-2026 Application Timeline
| Dates | Item |
|---|---|
| March 3 - 28 |
IRA Application Window |
| March 28 by 5:00 p.m. | Applications due Please review all directions before submitting |
| April | IRA committee convenes to review applications |
| late April | IRA committee deliberates and makes recommendations for funding via VP/CFO to President |
| May | President reviews, approves, or makes revisions to IRA Committee’s recommendations. President’s final decision is submitted to VP/CFO Office |
| June | Allocation letters sent to Program Advisors |
IRA Application Documents: FY 25/26
Effective FY21/22, IRA applications will be routed for approval signatures and submitted for the IRA Advisory Committee's consideration via Acrobat Sign. Please download and complete both the application and funding summary spreadsheet prior to beginning the Acrobat Sign process. All required documents must be attached with all proper signatures received prior to the application due date, in order for consideration for this funding cycle.
- Acrobat Sign Walkthrough - please review first
- FY 25/26 IRA Application
- FY 25/26 IRA Funding Summary Spreadsheet
- FY 25/26 IRA Application Adobe Sign link
- Academic Affairs Provost signatory will be Dr. Rebecca Cameron.
Note: Please email vp-cfo@csus.edu with any questions on which approval signatures are needed and in what order.
Additional Information
- FY 25/26 IRA Committee Review Rubric
- FY 25/26 IRA Committee Composition
- FY 25/26 IRA Final Funding Allocations - Will be posted May 2025
- IRA Payment Process Workflow
- Post Activity Report for programs receiving 24/25 funding
- Post Activity Reports for FY24/25 recipients are due soon! - Submit Report Here
IRA Workshop dates and times for FY 2025/2026
New programs that have not previously applied for IRA funds are highly encouraged to attend a workshop.
To register for a workshop, please email vp-cfo@csus.edu. If you are unable to attend any of the listed workshops, feel free to contact us, and we will arrange an alternative meeting.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 6 | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. | Zoom |
| March 10 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Zoom |
| March 12 | 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | Zoom |
| March 14 | 11:00 to noon | Zoom |
Projected funds available to allocate for FY 2025/2026: TBD
The projected amount available to allocate for the next fiscal year has been calculated based on census and budget projections. The table below identifies the past three years of data in regards to total amount of funds requested by programs, in addition to the actual amount allocated.
Historical IRA Allocation Amounts
| Fiscal Year | Total Amount Requested by Programs | Total Amount Available to Allocate |
|---|---|---|
| FY 24/25 | $998,699 | $680,000 |
| FY 23/24 | $894,344 | $680,000 |
| FY 22/23 | $789,703 | $640,000 |
| FY 21/22 | $702,182 | $516,408 |
| FY 20/21 | $719,701 | $591,628 |
| FY 19/20 | $591,176 | $470,100 |
| FY 18/19 | $614,868 | $473,000 |
| FY 17/18 | $828,169 | $469,770 |
| FY 16/17 | $779,976 | $554,150 |
Instructionally Related Activities Facts
- The total amount of IRA funds available to allocate will be released after the spring semester census. This amount will be publicly posted to allow for additional transparency.
- The rubric which the IRA Advisory Committee utilizes to review proposals is included in the IRA application packet.
- 10% of the total amount of IRA funds available to allocate (per fiscal year) will be reserved for new, approved programs.
- Program presentations, once part of the application process, will no longer be scheduled. If the IRA Advisory Committee has any questions regarding a program’s application, the advisor listed on the application will be contacted for clarification.
- Programs receiving IRA funding will be required to complete a post activity report which details how IRA funds were utilized as outlined in their respective program proposals. Programs which receive funds during one application cycle and request for funding for the following application cycle must submit a Post Activity report in order to be considered for new funding.
- As requested by the President’s Office, a divisional Vice President signature will now be required on the IRA application. Please plan accordingly as late applications will not be accepted.
- For programs hiring student assistants utilizing IRA funds – starting FY 19/20, student assistants are required to be hired through main campus Human Resources.