Student Technology Access Fees
Student Technology Access Fees
The Instructional Technology Committee is now accepting proposals for the Technology Access Fees (TAF) for the 2027-2028 fiscal year. The online proposal form below is now available. The deadline for proposals is Friday, January 29, 2027, at 4:00 pm CST.
Each department/school and college may submit one proposal for two categories: Category 4 discipline-specific equipment and Category 5 classroom technology. Proposals for Category 6 open computer labs will also be accepted from the three TAF-subsidized University Computer Labs in BAS, Library, and Adaptive Technology. Please remember that older equipment may not be eligible for TAF instructional emergency and should be placed on a TAF proposal to have it replaced.
For construction estimates, contact Terri Carlton ([email protected]); for technology estimates, contact Aaron Dill ([email protected]). Please have these requests to them no later than December 15, 2026. For general questions, call or email me at [email protected].
The Instructional Technology Committee recommendations were approved for fiscal year 2026-2027. Proposals updated with a yes and index number can submit requisitions starting July 1, 2026. Click the Purchase Process link for details on how to complete your purchase. If you have questions, contact Maria Knox at [email protected].
TAF Process
TAF funds are required to be spent in the year collected. Projects are approved by line items, not by dollars. Because projects are not allocated dollars, any savings through the purchase process are collected in the overall TAF accounts and used to balance the TAF accounts at the end of the year. Purchases requested after March may not receive funding. The TAF committee revised the allocation process in October 2020. For all allocation processes, please follow this LINK.
The Committee allocates $4,293,100 among the following seven categories. Any additional dollars are allocated by the Instructional Technology Committee among these seven categories as needed, based on university priorities. The TAF budget for the 2027-2028 fiscal year is estimated at $4.73 million.
- Category 1 Infrastructure ($400,000)
- Category 2 Repair, Replacement, and Renovation ($992,259)
- Category 3 Recurring Costs ($822,722)
- Category 4 Discipline Specific Equipment ($904,000)
- Category 5 Smart Classrooms ($488,941)
- Category 6 ITC Approved University Computer Labs ($200,000)
- Category 7 Enterprise Software ($485,178)
Additional Information
- University Policy -Student Fees
- University Technology Plan
- Purchase process for TAF Projects
- Classrooms Specifications
- If you need an estimate to renovate a space or construct a master classroom, send an email to [email protected] for equipment estimates and [email protected] for construction estimates.
- List of software available through MTSU site licenses
- Most Microsoft products are available through MTSU’s select agreement. Please contact ITD for additional information.
- Annual spending and actual expenditures reports
If you need additional information, contact Maria Knox at [email protected] or 615-898-5184, or David Edgar at [email protected] or 615-898-5389.