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GENERAL RULES FOR TRAVEL GRANTS:

• The asking group must be a Registered Student Organization (RSO) Find out how to become an RSO through the Center for Leadership and Involvement (CFLI)
• Applications must be turned in 6 weeks prior to the date of travel.  Late applications are not likely to be accepted, however, it is up to the discretion of the Finance Chair
• The 18th Session of the Finance Committee has committed to capping Travel Grants to $2,000 in order to help as many RSOs as possible during the academic year.
• The 18th Session of the Finance Committee has committed to limiting funds to groups who have 4 or less travelers to $400/traveler
• Service Learning Trips cannot be supported with ASM Grant Funds
• The priorities of funding for Travel Grants are to help in supplementing the expenses of Registration Fees and Lodging/Travel Fees.  ASM Travel Grants are not meant to fund the entire trip for an RSO.
• In compliance with the Segregated Fee Policy, the Finance Committee may NOT fund the following:

1. Fundraisers
2. Food and Beverages
3. Gifts
4. Donations/contributions
5. Expenses incurred prior to approval, unless granted an exception by the Finance Chair
6. Financial Aid
7. Legal Services
8. Elections of any kind
9. Any travel resulting in academic credit, at this institution or another, or travel required by an academic program

APPLYING FOR TRAVEL GRANTS

• You will need to create a login ID.  Once you have created a login ID, you can start filling out an application.
• If you need assistance with filling out the forms, you can look at some sample grants available in the travel grant application form or schedule an appointment with the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FUNDING CRITERIA

• An RSO representative MUST attend the group's hearing and be available to answer the questions of the FC.  Itineraries, conference forms, expected expenses and expense breakdowns should be available to the FC.
• All expenses are clearly justified and within reasonable amounts, failure to do so can result in less/no funding
• The grant should be complete of ALL expenses, even if you are not requesting ASM funds for that particular line item.
• Requested amounts do not exceed state limits.  For questions about state limits, contact the ASM Financial Specialist at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• When making decisions, the FC will take into consideration the amount of funds it has left to dispose of.  The FC has very limited funds and those should ideally last the entire academic year, therefore, all grants that come before the FC cannot be fully funded.
• ALL DECISIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR ARE FINAL

The Travel Grant Application complies with all Federal/State/Local/University Laws/Statutes/Policies and also has the information required by the ASM Finance Policies and Procedures.  Any further funding criteria or other funding questions can be directed to the Finance Chair.