FAQs for Current GSSFs
How do I access my stipend?
To get your stipend paid, you need to give Program Coordinator Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu the following information for the Stipend Request Form:
- Legal Name (first, middle initial, and last)
- ÃÛÌÒ½´ID
- Permanent Address (for mailing checks)
- Are you a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident (yes/no)
If you would like to receive your stipend via direct deposit, you'll need to fill out and email Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu the Direct Deposit Form for Accounts Payable form.
How do I get reimbursed for expenses?
To get reimbursed for expenses, you will need to email Program Coordinator Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu with:
- Itemized receipts with proof of type of payment (typically the last four digits of the credit card)
- Your ÃÛÌÒ½´ID number
- Your mailing address
- Direct Deposit Form for Accounts Payable if you would like a direct deposit
- If attending a conference, program or other proof of event
How do I coordinate travel?
For all travel, you will need to complete the Business-Related Travel Form and have it signed by your advisor, then email it to Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu.
Flights
You can purchase your own flight and get reimbursed, but please make sure you are aware of ÃÛÌÒ½´policies. ÃÛÌÒ½´will not pay for any flight upgrades (business class, exit row, Wi-Fi, early check in, etc.) but will pay for luggage if there is an associated fee. You will need to email Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu with itemized receipts showing proof of type of payment (typically the last four digits of the credit card).
To have Kate Kimmis coordinate it, please email kkimmis@smu.edu with the following:
- Departure airport
- Arrival airport
- Departure time preferences for both flights (this can be specific if you have chosen a flight or a general time frame)
- Full name (including title and middle name if applicable)
- Gender (male and female are the only allowed options)
- Birthday
- Phone number
- Email address
- Known Travel Number (if applicable)
- DHS Redress Number (if applicable)
- Preferred airline and reward account number (if applicable)
Car Services
ÃÛÌÒ½´cannot coordinate rental cars on someone's behalf. Most people choose to use a taxi service (Lyft, Uber, etc.) rather than rent a car. To do this, please collect all receipts for your rides and email them to Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu.
Hotel
ÃÛÌÒ½´does not coordinate booking hotels for those traveling from campus. Please do this on your own and submit the receipts to Kate Kimmis at kkimmis@smu.edu for reimbursement.