The Hillsdale College Student Federation exists to represent all Hillsdale College students and act in their best interest. Regularly enrolled students elect the 16-member legislative forum and the four executive members in the fall. As a self-governing body within guidelines set by the Hillsdale College Board of Trustees, the Federation functions to allocate student fees and, to the greatest extent possible, evaluate and address student concerns. Its actions are subject to approval by the vice president for Student Affairs and, ultimately, the College president.