2012 Professional Education Grant Frequently Asked Questions
1. If I want to apply for more than one professional education grant, do I need to fill out more than one application?
No, only one application is necessary when applying for multiple awards.
2. Since the deadline is December 1, 2011 – does that mean it should be postmarked or received by December 1, 2011?
Your completed application must be postmarked by December 1, 2011.
3. Can I fax or e-mail my application?
No, you must mail your completed application.
4. Are your professional education grants offered to non-US citizens?
Yes, all of our professional education grants are available to non-U.S. citizens.
5. Do I need to be an ASSE member in order to be eligible for your professional education grants?
ASSE membership is not required, however, in most cases, it is preferred.
6. How do I apply for ASSE membership?
You can apply for membership by calling ASSE's Customer Service Department at 847-699-2929 or visit us on-line at www.asse.org and select "Join".
7. If I am selected for an award, how will I be notified?
Grant recipients will be notified on or around April 1, 2012. In addition, the award recipients' names will be posted on the ASSE Foundation website at www.asse.org/foundation on or around April 1, 2012. You will not be contacted if you are not selected for a professional education grant.
8. If I already received a Foundation professional education grant in previous years, am I eligible to apply again?
Sorry, applicants are not eligible for subsequent awards this year due to limited funding.
9. Are travel expenses (airfare, hotel and mileage) to a seminar or conference covered under your grant program?
No. At this time, they are not considered an eligible expense. Due to limited funding, travel expenses will not be considered for reimbursement. Only submit requests for registration fees or exam fees.
10. If I am selected for an award, when will I receive my check?
Your grant check will be issued once you provide the ASSE Foundation with a certificate of completion, receipt or proof that you attended the event/class/seminar in which you applied.
If you attended an ASSE event in which CEU's were received, please contact ASSE's customer service department at 847-699-2929 to obtain a transcript. Circle the items you applied for and submit to Adele Gabanski at agabanski@asse.org or fax to 847-296-3769. For books or BCSP fees, a dated receipt will suffice. For a college class, please submit a transcript of the completed course. Please note – the Foundation will not reimburse for travel expenses. Regardless, all receipts should include a date, your name, an amount and the name of the program.