SSF Fiscal Year 2026 Awarded Projects
| Project Name | Department | Project Manager/ Director/ Fiscal Officer | Funding Term | Board Funded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Basic Needs Center Support | ASUA | Bridgette Riebe/ Talia Myrick/ Estella Trevers | FY 2025-2026 | $787, 100 |
| A Student’s Journey: Supporting Student Success for Transfer Students from Tribal Colleges | Division of Undergraduate Education | Benjamin Richmond/ Greg Heileman/ Taylor Pacheco | FY 2025-2026 | $342,400 |
Fostering Success | Dean of Students Office | Anna Vindiola/ Dani Carrillo/ Estella Trevers | FY 2025-2027 | $1,146,900 |
| Student Basic Needs Coalition | Dean of Students Office | Bridgette Riebe/ Dani Carrillo/ Estella Trevers | FY 2025-2027 | $230,700 |
| Women & Gender Resource Center | Diversity & Inclusion | Kim Dominguez/ Esperanza Freitchen/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2025-2027 | $658,500 |
| UA Disability Cultural Center | Diversity & Inclusion | Naty Rico/ Esperanza Freitchen/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2025-2027 | $904,200 |
| Veterans Education & Transition Services | Student Programs - DOS | Lauryn Dougherty/ Blaze Smith, Estella Trevers | FY 2026 | $25,000 |
| ASUA Club Funding | ASUA | Carol Barnett/Talia Myrick/Estella Trevers | FY 2026 | $50,000 |
| University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services | ASUA | Joseph Janosko/ Talia Myrick/ Estella Trevers | FY 2026 | $75,000 |
| APASA Initiatives | Diversity & Inclusion | Kenneth Importante/ Esperanza Freitchen/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026 | $60,000 |
| Feminists Organized to Resist Create and Empower (FORCE) and WGRC Site-Based Counselor | Diversity & Inclusion | Kim Dominguez/ Esperanza Freitchen/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026-2027 | $67,400 |
| GSC AMIGUIS/COMPITAS: Building Networks | Diversity & Inclusion | Lucero Ramirez/ Dominique Calza/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026 | $15,000 |
| Project Pave The Way | Early Academic Outreach | Manny Leon/ Rudy McCormick/Jacque Siqueiros | FY 2026-2027 | $120,000 |
| Native Rise | Early Academic Outreach | Manny Leon/ Rudy McCormick/Jacque Siqueiros | FY 2026-2028 | $290,500 |
| Undergraduate Research Travel Grants | Undergraduate Research & Scholar Development - Undergraduate Education | Kathryn Orzech/Kevin Bonine/Taylor Pacheco | FY 2026 | $10,000 |
| Thrive Center Student Success & Wellness | Thrive Center- SSRI | William Patrick Bryan/ Michelle McKelvey/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026-2027 | $400,000 |
| Immigrant Student Resources | SSRI | Jessica Martinez/ Michelle McKelvey/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026-2028 | $459,300 |
| Transfer Student Success | Transfer Student Center - Thrive SSRI | Daniel Viramontes/Michelle McKelvey/Heather Christiansen | FY 2026 | $50,000 |
| Graduate & Professional Student Council Research & Project Grant, Professional Opportunities Development Grant, & Student Showcase | Grad College | Kristine Hogeboom/Christina Cook/ Rachel Nielsen | FY 2026 | $88,200 |
Graduate & Professional Student Council - Basic Needs Microgrant | Graduate Prof Student Council | Roselyn Amamoo/Jeremy Bernick/ Rachel Nielsen | FY 2026 | $64,000 |
| Graduate & Professional Student Council Completion Grant | Graduate Prof Student Council | Roselyn Amamoo/Jeremy Bernick/ Rachel Nielsen | FY 2026 | $52,000 |
| Graduate & Professional Student Council Promising Practice Grant | Graduate Prof Student Council | Roselyn Amamoo/Jeremy Bernick/ Rachel Nielsen | FY 2026 | $53,000 |
Board Administrative Marketing | Office of the Provost | Allyson McAdams/ Marilyn Taylor/ Scott Norris | FY 2026 | $9,800 |
| Board Administrative Expenses | Office of the Provost | Allyson McAdams/ Marilyn Taylor/ Scott Norris | FY 2026 | $34,900 |
| Student Success District | Campus Recreation | Mayela Trevino/ Troy Vaughn/ Ricky Stancliffe | FY 2026 | $173,200 |
| Student legal Services | ASUA | Estella Trevers/ Talia Myrick/ Alejandra Salazar | FY 2026 | $55,000 |
| ASUA Club Funding | ASUA | Carol Barnette/ Talia Myrick/ Estella Trevers | FY 2026 | $165,000 |
| ASUA Safe Ride | ASUA | Carol Barnette/ Talia Myrick/ Estella Trevers | FY 2026 | $200,000 |
| GPSC Travel Grants | Graduate Prof Student Council | Adith Nair/ Jeremy Bernick/ Rachel Nielsen | FY 2026 | $300,000 |
| Think Tank | Student Success Retention Innovation | Nicci Ainuu/ Christine Salvensen/ Heather Christiansen | FY 2026 | $500,000 |
Extra Info
SSFAB Committee
We are profoundly grateful to the Student Services Fee Advisory Board members below who thoughtfully evaluated each project and provided applicants with constructive feedback. Their efforts were invaluable.
- Samuel Jesse, Co-Chair, Graduate
- Aaryan Mandale, Co-Chair, Senior
- Kirat Khushwinder Bains, Member, Graduate
- Famesh Patel, Member, Senior
- Srikar Kollipara, Member, Senior
- Roman Orozco, Marketing, Junior
- Michael Maietto, Member, Sophomore
- Lawrence Zhang, Secretary, Freshman
- Damanitza Romo, Member, Sophomore
Ciara Garcia, Member, Graduate
- Marilyn Taylor, Administrative Advisor, Associate Vice President - Finance & Administration
- Scott M Norris, Administrative Advisor, Senior Director - Finance & Administration
- Kian Alavy, Administrative Advisor, Director - Strategic Planning & Initiatives