<p>I am actually not sure what the rules are surrounding use of dorm funds. I do know they can't be used for alcohol, but I'm not sure if there are other specific rules governing the use of house funds.</p>
<p>At any rate, the dorms get a certain amount of money per year, which they use to reimburse students for approved expenses. So the money is already with the dorm -- it's not that the students will ask MIT for the money.</p>