Students’ council approves SAMU’s 2026/2027 budget
Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff There will be no increase to SAMU fees next year. The Students’ Council approved SAMU’s 2026/2027 budget, while leaving fees as is for SAMU students and affiliates. Prior to the vote, vice-president (governance & finance) Andrei Santiago presented the tentative budget for the Students’ Council, which allocated funds to all 14 of SAMU’s departments. Santiago said that the budget was guided by SAMU’s strategic plan, consisting of four pillars: enhancing the student experience, amplifying student voice, providing students with support, and strengthening SAMU’s operations. While Santiago did not provide budget documents in time for publication, during his presentation, he highlighted that $4.8...
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