Student Travel Program

The college provides funding to Undergraduate and Graduate students presenting research at a state, regional or national conference via the CAST Student Travel Programs.

The CAST Student Travel Program provides a maximum of $250 to an individual undergraduate or graduate student to present at a state, regional or national conference. If more than one student participated in the research project and if more than one student is making the presentation, the maximum aggregate support is $500. Each student seeking reimbursement must apply for the funding. The project must be completed under the direction of a CAST faculty member to be supported by this program. As with all CAST support programs, funding of this program is subject to the availability of funds in a fiscal year.

Award Guidelines

• Purpose: The CAST Student Travel Program supports student travel to present the results of research at a state, regional or national conference.
• Eligibility: Any current CAST student presenting the results of research completed within the past year and conducted under the direction of a CAST faculty member. Travel must occur during the current fiscal year. Applicants must provide confirmation that an abstract has been accepted for the conference program. The student(s) must be actually making the presentation at the conference. A student may receive only one travel grant from CAST per fiscal year.
• CAST Review: Applications will be reviewed by the CAST Associate Dean for Research with consideration given to the quality of the research project and appropriateness of the conference. 
• Application Process: Please submit the completed Student Travel application form electronically to the chair/director of your academic unit. Complete directions are on the Student Travel application form.