Bank Accounts

Officially Recognized Student Organizations at San José State University may have an on-campus bank account. Student organizations may not have off-campus bank accounts. University policy requires that all student organizations utilize the banking services of either the Tower Foundation or A.S. General Services.

To open an account with A.S. General Services:

1. Obtain a packet from the Campus Organizations Bookkeeper in the A.S. General Services Center (Main floor, Student Union);
2. Fill out and turn in the "Letter of Purpose / Supplementary Trust Agreement";
3. Fill out and turn in a signature card that indicates two (2) principal officers who will be responsible and authorized to sign on the account;
4. Obtain your newly assigned account number;
5. Make a deposit to open your account. The deposit must be a minimum of $10.00;
6. Set up an appointment for orientation with the Campus Organizations Bookkeeper.

*For more information about A.S. General Services accounts, go to the Main Level of the Student Union or call (408)924-6200.

To open an account with Tower Foundation:

1. Fill out and turn in the "Account Authorization Form [PDF]"
2. Make a deposit to open your account.

"Please refer to the PDF version of Tower Foundation Banking Overview for Student Organizations for a comprehensive overview.

*For more information about Tower Foundation accounts, go to the 3^rd Floor of Clark Hall or call (408)924-1120.

Quicklinks for
Student Organization Financial Management

• Budgeting for Your Organization
• Tax Exemption
• Financial Templates and Handouts

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Student Involvement

Clark Hall, Suite 140
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0038

Phone: 408.924.5950
Fax: 408.924.5953

Email: getinvolved@sjsu.edu
Web: getinvolved.sjsu.edu

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