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)
  • 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø policies. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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

91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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

91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.