This is how we did it with U of A
First we filled out all the paperwork to become a U of A sponsored club on campus. To do this, we also had to get a faculty advisor (Prof) to sign with us.
Once this was done, as a club we started looking around at all the local high schools in the area. When we met the teacher and students from Sonoran Science Academy, they had already heard of FIRST and were very excited about trying to form a team.
Once they signed on, we asked U of A for money and they ended up giving us 1000. All the rest came from fund-raising, and local businesses in the area.
It can be done, but you need a little bit of luck too. We have a great parent group involved, and some of the brightest students I could have ever dreamed of working with
If you need any of the letters and stuff we used to get it all done, give me a pm. I would be happy to help
