IACAC offers a variety of grants for professional development opportunities to its members. Those who apply by the December 15 priority deadline will be notified by January 10. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available. The final application deadline is March 15, except where noted.
If you have any questions about grants, please review the grant policy or contact:
Stephanie Szczepanski, Treasurer-elect
Professional Development Grants Committee Chair
Saint Louis University
(872) 224-9400
stephanie.szczepanski@slu.edu
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for any IACAC grant, you must be an IACAC Member in good standing and fulfill the expectations of the requirements as stated in each grant’s description. Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years.
Transfer Summit
February 2, 2018
Moraine Valley Community College
Deadline
- Priority deadline: December 15
- Final deadline: February 1
- Those who apply by the December 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Transfer Summit
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
District Seminars
March 2018
Various locations throughout Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Those who apply by the January 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee to any of the District Seminars
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
IACAC Annual Conference
April 25-27, 2018
Itasca, Illinois
Deadline
- Priority deadline: January 15
- Final deadline: March 1
- Those who apply by the January 15 priority deadline will be notified by February 1. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Full and partial grants awarded
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Sharing the Dream Conference
May 23, 2018
University of St. Francis, Joliet
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration fee of the Sharing the Dream Conference
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Middle Management Institute
TBD
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Summer Institute
July 2018
Illinois Wesleyan University
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Grants awarded covering registration which includes double occupancy lodging and meals
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Micro Bus Tour
July 10-12, 2018
Wisconsin
Deadline
- Deadline: January 26, 2018
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Applicants must submit an application for the trip along with the deposit prior to applying for a grant
- 2 grants worth $200 each will be awarded to counselors who assist under-represented students
- Preference will be given to counselors that have not received a grant in the past and must presently be IACAC members
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admissions Essay Newsletter
Plane O’Fun Tour
June 24-29, 2018
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Deadline
- Deadline: January 26, 2018
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Applicants must submit an application for the trip along with the deposit prior to applying for a grant
- 2 grants worth $400 each will be awarded to counselors who assist under-represented students
- Preference will be given to counselors that have not received a grant in the past and must presently be IACAC members
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admissions Essay Newsletter
NACAC Guiding the Way to Inclusion
July 29-August 1, 2018
Washington, DC
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum Award is $900 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
NACAC Admission Middle Management Institute
September 2018
Salt Lake City, Utah
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum Award is $700 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
NACAC Annual Conference
September 27-29, 2018
Salt Lake City, Utah
Deadline
- Priority deadline: March 1
- Final deadline: April 15
- Those who apply by the March 1 priority deadline will be notified by March 15. Following the priority deadline, grants will only be awarded if funds are still available before the final deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be an IACAC Member in good standing
- Priority will be given to individuals/institutions who have not received a grant in the past two years
- Must fulfill the expectations of the grant requirements as stated
Grant Details
- Maximum awarded is $900 including registration and travel expenses
- This is a reimbursable grant and is payable after the conference
- Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report to the IACAC Treasurer and Executive Assistant for reimbursement
- Rules of IACAC Fiscal Policy apply
- Recipients are required to submit an article about one of the sessions they attend for possible publication in the IACAC Admission Essay Newsletter
Invitation to Propose Other Grants
IACAC has a strong commitment to meet the professional development needs of our membership. The Professional Development Grants Committee invites you to propose other grants for conferences or programs that you believe will strengthen your skills, abilities, and knowledge. Past requests have been made for the following: AACRAO Tech and Transfer Conference and AACRAO Summer Institute for International Admissions.