Travel Grants for the Fall Student Conference

The purpose of the travel grant is to assist Empire State University students (alumni, faculty, and staff are not eligible to apply) who otherwise could not attend the conference.

Travel grants have rules and stipulations that clearly outline the rights of the student and the university; these rules and stipulations are listed below. Your application for a travel grant is not complete until you sign the statement agreeing that you understand these rules and stipulations.

Student travel grants are limited by available funds and may not be available to all students.

If you're interested in receiving travel grant assistance, please indicate that on the conference registration form. We will be in touch with more information.

If you are selected to receive a travel grant, a reservation will be made for you at the Desmond Hotel and billed directly to SUNY Empire.

Travel grant rules and stipulations:

• Active Empire State University students are eligible to apply.
• Travel grants are for students in need of assistance to attend the conferences. They do not cover all expenses of attending the conference.
• Grants are a stipend amount based on your travel from a regional location. Different regions will have different stipend amounts based on distance and the number of nights needed.
• Stipends are mailed after the conference in the form of a check.
• Grants are for the dates of the conference only.
• Students are responsible for “shoulder” nights – the dates that come before or after the dates of the conference (should they choose to stay at the hotel).
• Travel Grants do not cover any costs associated with guest attendance.
• Travel grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis with a completed application. By accepting a travel grant you agree that if you do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance and do not attend – the cost of the hotel and meals will be added to your student account for which you are responsible.
• Students receiving a travel grant are expected to attend a minimum of 5 sessions.
• Students will be responsible for their own hotel incidental fee which is $30 per night. This is a required fee for any student staying at the hotel.

The Office of Student Life makes every effort to assure that travel grant funds are used appropriately and in accordance with university and state guidelines.