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Knox College Green Fee

Supporting Sustainability Projects

The Green Fee (GF) Fund was established in 2008. $5 from the tuition of every student, each term, goes toward this fund, which amounts to approximately $15,000 per year. Unused funds roll over into forthcoming years. Past projects have included funding to the International Club to purchase biodegradable dining wear for use at I-Fair, and for the printing of the I-mag on recycled paper with soy ink. Funds were also given to the student newspaper (TKS) for the purchase of newspaper racks to reduce paper consumption. The Bike Sharing Program received funding for 15 bicycles, accessories, and tools.

As the guidelines for the Green Fee fund-request states, GF money is used for "services and products which directly increase the sustainability of Knox College." Fundamentally, the fund grants financial backing to students who want to make Knox a more sustainable, "green", and environmentally friendly community. An example of a previously approved green fee proposal was the purchase of bikes and bike supplies to help create a bike system on campus. GF money cannot, however, be used for "Food, clothing, media, speakers, trips away from campus, student reimbursement, or illegal substances."

Any student may apply for Green Fee funding; you don't have to be involved in KARES or an Environmental Studies major. The GF money is YOUR money to be used to make sustainable changes on our campus and we want to make sure it all gets used up!!

Currently, the GF for this year has about $30,000 in it. The potential for projects are numerous. Small projects, large projects, all are possible; there is no limit on the amount of money you can request so long as you mean well towards the Knox environment.

If you have questions about the Green Fee, please contact the Student Senate Sustainability Committee.

Apply For Green Fee Funding
Begin by reviewing the GF Guidelines and Regulations, then fill out the GF Proposal Application. Submit your Application to the chair of the Student Senate Sustainability Committee. The Sustainability Committee will review your proposal and if approved, it will be recommended to the Student Senate for further consideration. If the Student Senate agrees to the proposal, the requested funds will be allocated to the project through the Campus Life Office. Proposal forms are currently available outside the Senate Office, the Campus Life Office, or you can download them below.
Green Fee Guidelines and Regulations (PDF)
Green Fee Proposal Application (PDF)