Purpose
The Incidental Fee Commission (IFC) is established as an interior committee of ASOIT-Klamath Falls pursuant to:
- ORS 352.105
- ASOIT Incidental Fee Policy
- ASOIT Constitution
The IFC is responsible for developing and recommending:
- The per-student, per-term Incidental Fee
- Allocation of projected Incidental Fee revenue
- Procedures for allocating over- and under-realized revenue
The IFC is responsible for management of the Klamath Falls campus Incidental Fee funds.
Authority & Responsibilities
The IFC shall:
- Review enrollment and projected revenue estimates
- Conduct public budget hearings
- Evaluate funding requests
- Deliberate on allocation priorities
- Determine dollar and percentage allocations
- Determine procedures for over- and under-realized fees
- Document vote outcomes, including majority and minority opinions
All determinations shall be transmitted to the ASOIT Council for approval pursuant to the ASOIT Incidental Fee Policy.
Structure & Membership
The membership of the IFC shall consist of the currently seated members of the ASOIT-KF Cabinet.
The number of voting members shall fluctuate in accordance with the number of duly seated ASOIT-KF Cabinet members at the time of each meeting and deliberation. No individual who is not a member of the ASOIT-KF Cabinet may serve as a voting member of the IFC.
Chair
The President of the ASOIT-KF Cabinet shall serve as the Chair of the Incidental Fee Commission.
The Chair shall:
- Preside over all hearings and deliberations
- Ensure compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law
- Inform Commission members of their legal obligations under the Oregon Government Ethics Commission
- Certify the final vote and written recommendation
- Send the campus recommendation to the ASOIT Council
The Chair shall vote as a regular voting member.
Advisory Members
The ASOIT-KF Cabinet may invite non-voting advisory members, including university administrators or staff, such as ASOIT Advisors, VPFA, VPSA, and AVP-Finance, to provide informational or fiscal guidance.
Advisory members shall not:
- Participate in deliberation for the purpose of influencing the outcome
- Vote on any allocation decision
- Draft or alter the IFC’s recommendation
Quorum
A quorum for conducting IFC business shall consist of a majority of seated ASOIT-KF Cabinet members.
Budget Development Process
Annual Budget Process:
- Each Winter Term, programs and/or departments shall submit proposed budgets
- Public hearings shall be held in compliance with Oregon Public Meetings Law, ORS 192.610-192.690
- The allocation decisions shall include:
- Requested fee per term
- Total projected revenue
- Dollar allocations
- Percentage allocations
- Over- and under-realized revenue procedures
Commission Conduct & Ethics
All IFC members shall:
- Avoid and disclose conflicts of interest
- Maintain transparency consistent with Oregon Public Meetings Law
- Remain unbiased and avoid favoritism in funding decisions
Relationship with ASOIT Council
Upon campus approval, the ASOIT-KF President shall submit the campus Incidental Fee recommendation to the ASOIT Council in accordance with the ASOIT Incidental Fee policy.
Committee Charter Approval
Approved by the ASOIT-KF Cabinet on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Revision Dates
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Documents
2026-2027 Incidental Fee Schedule & Budget Allocation
The Incidental Fee Commission (IFC) voted to increase the incidental fee for the 2026-2027 academic year by 1%. The table below shows the full fee schedule by credit load and how the total budget is distributed among the three funded departments.
Category | Detail | 2025–26 Amount | 2026–27 Amount | % Change | % of Total Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Fee (Fall, Winter & Spring) | 1 Credit | — | $274.02 | +1% | — |
| 2 Credits | — | $312.78 | +1% | — | |
| 3 Credits | — | $351.52 | +1% | — | |
| 4 Credits | — | $390.27 | +1% | — | |
| 5 Credits | — | $429.03 | +1% | — | |
| 6+ Credits (full-time max) | — | $467.77 | +1% | — | |
| Summer Term (all credits) | $75.00 | $75.00 | No change | — | |
| Budget Distribution (IFC Funded Departments) | Athletics | $921,825 | $931,043 | +1% | 37.55% |
| College Union | $679,524 | $686,319 | +1% | 27.68% | |
| Student Involvement & Belonging | $853,578 | $862,113 | +1% | 34.77% | |
| Total IFC Budget | $2,454,926 | $2,479,475 | +1% | 100% | |
Note: The IFC held a public meeting on January 30, 2026. A motion to keep the fee unchanged did not pass. A motion to increase the fee by 1% while maintaining the same allocation percentages passed. The summer term rate was not reviewed and remains unchanged. For questions, contact ASOIT at asoit@oit.edu or visit oit.edu/student-government.
2025-2026 Incidental Fee Schedule & Budget Allocation
The Incidental Fee Commission (IFC) voted to increase the incidental fee for the 2025-2026 academic year by 1.5%. The table below shows the full fee schedule by credit load and how the total budget is distributed among the three funded departments.
| Approved 2024-2025 Academic Year | 2025-2026 Academic Year Recommendation | ||||
| IFC Funded Department | Budgeted | % of Total | Budgeted | % Inc./(Dec.) | New Allocation % |
| Athletics | $806,727 | 36.59% | $921,825 | +0.96% | 37.55% |
| College Union | $620,419 | 28.13% | $679,524 | -0.45% | 27.68% |
| Student Involvement & Belonging | $777,910 | 35.28% | $853,578 | -0.51% | 34.77% |
| Total | $2,205,056 | 100% | $2,454,926 | — | 100% |
2024-2025 Incidental Fee Schedule & Budget Allocation
The Incidental Fee Commission (IFC) voted to increase the incidental fee for the 2024-2025 academic year by 8%. The table below shows the full fee schedule by credit load and how the total budget is distributed among the three funded departments.
| Approved 2023-2024 Academic Year | 2024-2025 Academic Year Recommendation | ||||
| IFC Funded Department | Budgeted | % of Total | Budgeted | % Inc./(Dec.) | New Allocation % |
| Athletics | $806,727 | 36.59% | $806,727 | 0% | 36.59% |
| College Union | $620,419 | 28.13% | $620,419 | 0% | 28.13% |
| Student Involvement & Belonging | $777,910 | 35.28% | $777,910 | 0% | 35.28% |
| Total | $2,205,056 | 100% | $2,205,056 | — | 100% |
Note: enrollment was projected to decline for the 2024-2025 academic year, this is why the budgeted amount stays the same, while the fee increases significantly.
For more past IFC documentation, see the link below.
| IFC Documents |