The Graduate Student Association has long recognized that one of the more essential services we can provide our graduate peers is financial support. GSA support in this area is designed to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
The Childcare Grant
is designed to provide financial assistance to graduate students with dependents who are in need due to graduate activities (e.g., exams, conferences, workshops, etc.). Funding is available quarterly including summer until funds expire.
The Conference Travel Grant
is intended to help offset the costs of travel or registration fees at professional conferences in which a graduate student is presenting original research findings. It is designed to provide financial assistance to all graduate students. Eligible students will receive up to $200 in reimbursement for registration or travel costs related to conference travel.
Event Co-Sponsorship Funds
are available in an amount up to $300 per student organization per quarter, with a maximum of $600 awarded per academic year per student organization. Co-sponsorships must be approved by General Assembly, which only meets once per month on the first Tuesday, so plan to submit your application far enough in advance to ensure there is at least one general assembly meeting before your event.
The Emergency Relief Grant
offers financial assistance to graduate students who are experiencing sudden financial distress due to unforeseen circumstances such as family loss, medical emergency, unexpected loss of employment, or unplanned financial hardship caused by the birth of a child, etc. Funding is extremely limited with approximately six grants made each quarter, including summer. Awards range from $50 – $1,000 per graduate student.
For questions, please contact our VP of Budget and Finance