SAGA Professional Development Travel Funding Program

We at SAGA understand that attending conferences, job searching, and studying at other institutions provides graduate students with a unique
opportunity to represent themselves and FIU on both an academic and professional level. We are proud to facilitate supplemental funding to a limited
number of students each year to attend professional conferences/meetings.

At this time, the maximum amount allotted to each student for travel is $35. This funding can be used towards airfare, conference registrations, and
accommodations paid for out-of-pocket. Due to budget limitations first time applicants will be given priority. Other alternative sources are available
through college, department, Graduate Student Association (GSA), Student Government Council (SGC), Division of Sponsored Research and Training
(DSRT), University Graduate School (UGS), etc.

If you are interested in applying for funding, please read the Guidelines for Applying for Professional Development Funding and the Procedure for
Funding carefully. SAGA reserves the right to make any changes as may be necessary to ensure equity in the distribution of funds.

Guidelines for Applying for Professional Development Funding

This funding program partly subsidizes the travel by a graduate student in Student Affairs. There is no guarantee you will be reimbursed for all or some
of your expenses. If procedures are not adhered correctly and promptly, future funding might be jeopardized.

Eligibility
o Any student affairs graduate student in good academic standing is eligible.
o Applicant is only eligible to receive funding twice per academic year, once per semester. First-time applicants will be given priority in the distribution
of funds.

Funding provided
At this time, SAGA will provide a $35 supplement to out-of-pocket expenses for travel including registration fees, transportation, and accommodations.
Funds are disbursed contingent upon availability of funds and after all procedures have been followed.

Procedure for Funding

1. Documents Required (Before the Travel)
Please submit these documents to the SAGA Secretary AT LEAST 4 WEEKS before your travel.
o Letter of support from your advisor (if traveling as a group, only 1 letter per group is needed)
o Summary of benefits to you and SAGA
o Proposed Budget (state the source of funding for registration fees, transportation, and accommodations)
o Funding Request Form and Release & Indemnity Form

2. Approval and Distribution of Funds
o SAGA Executive Board will consider your request and you will be notified of approval via e-mail.
o Attend the conference/seminar

3. Required Steps (After the Travel)
o Provide a summary of your trip including levels of participation and development that took place at the next SAGA General Meeting
o Arrangements will be made for you to receive the supplemental allocation

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF TRAVEL FUNDING.




Created on 1/18/2005