Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) of md传媒国产剧 College is a student-run group that organizes programming and advocates for issues of importance to graduate students across the University. Additionally, the GSA coordinates the funding of the Graduate Students of Color Association, the Graduate Pride Alliance, and the Graduate International Student Association.

What do I have to do to be considered for a grant?

You need to be full-time or part-time md传媒国产剧 College graduate student in one of the following schools: the Carroll Graduate School of Management, the Connell Graduate School of Nursing, the Lynch Graduate School of Education and Human Development, the Graduate School of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Social Work, or the School of Theology & Ministry.

You must completely fill out the prior to the deadlines. Please bear in mind that the GSA deadlines are always in advance of your conference date.听

The GSA recognizes the importance of research and professional development while you are a graduate student. With this understanding, we want to help out as many students as possible with the expenses you incur in the process.听聽Grant application cycles occur in the fall and the spring semesters. Please contact the GSA Director of Finance (gsa-finance@bc.edu) for more information.

What are the restrictions on the GSA Conference, Research and Professional Development Grant Application?

  • GSA Conference and Research grants can be applied to conference and research-related travel expenses only, which include airfare, transportation, and lodging (Airbnbs are ineligible for reimbursement, per university policy). Food-related expenses are ineligible and will not be reimbursed. Grants cannot be used as part of remuneration.听

  • If expenses incurred are less than the grant awarded, you will be reimbursed up to the amount of expenses incurred, pending appropriate documentation (for example, if you are awarded $125, but only spend $100,聽you will be reimbursed $100).

  • These policies are subject to change.

Treasurer Resources | Please note updated resources will be provided in fall semester.

Being a treasurer for a graduate student organization can be a lot of work鈥攕pecifically, paperwork! To ask any questions that aren't addressed below, or to schedule an appointment, contact GSA Director of Finance, at gsa-finance@bc.edu.

Helpful Hints:聽

All treasurers must undergo treasurer training with the聽Student Affairs Business Service Center before receiving a p-card.

You need to reconcile your p-card every month for which there is a transaction. Failure to do so will result in a freezing of your account.

To spend money with your p-card, make sure enough funds are loaded onto the card. If you need more, apply for a p-card increase