Grant-in-Aid Program
For Members Only
The Grant-in-Aid program was established by PSEOP in 1986 as a means of acknowledging members who made the extra effort to expand their professional horizons. Courses – whether taken for credit, acquisition of a new office skill or certification – are an option for professional development that our organization strongly promotes and encourages. The purpose of the PSEOP Grant-in-Aid is to promote pride in accomplishment, encourage professional development, recognize educational achievement,and give a monetary reimbursement. Plan to enrich your professional development and take advantage of this opportunity.
Criteria
- Members must be in good standing for one full membership year.
- Each member will be eligible to receive one award each semester at the maximum amount of $25.
- Application must be received before the deadline of the membership year in which the course was taken.
- Courses may be taken for credit, CEUs, or professional development, either at Penn State or elsewhere. Evidence of a passing grade is required for credit courses; a completion certificate is required for professional development or CEU courses.
Submission
To receive the Grant-in-Aid and recognition from PSEOP, the following items are required:
- Completed application form (below)
- Copy of final grade, certification of completion, or proof of completion for Independent Learning courses
- Proof of payment
- By the end of the second week of the following semester, send application and support materials to the President: Jen Hart, 117 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802 (814-865-6563, jra165@psu.edu for questions).
Congratulations on taking this important step toward professional development!