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Career Development Center

The Susan Hirsch Schwartz Fund

The Susan Hirsch Schwartz fund was established to encourage the involvement of students receiving financial aid and grant money in off-campus career and graduate school exploration. 

APPLICATION

  • Apply online.
  • Your application will be reviewed and you will be notified of eligibility within 5 business days.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be spent and received within 30 days of award approval. Receipts and Thank You Note must be provided for your reimbursement to be processed.
      • Receipts can be submitted to Idalia Sepúlveda after your eligibility has been determined.
      • Thank You Notes should be submitted to Idalia Sepúlveda . Your message will be proofread and & revised as necessary, then forwarded to our donor, Susan Hirsch Schwartz.

Reimbursement Timeline

  • Once you are approved, and you have provided all required documentation, a reimbursement request will be submitted to the Accounts Payable Office, and your check will be available within 10 business days.
  • The SHS Fund will cover up to $150 of approved expenses such as travel assistance, interview attire, graduate school test and application fees, and other expenses. All expenses must be preapproved by the Career Development Center. 
  • Qualified students can receive one award per academic year. This can include multiple purchases and you will be reimbursed for up to $150 of your total expenses. Receipts must be submitted together.
  • No cash advances are permitted.

NOTE: The fund is not available for clothing for school (including winter clothing), textbooks, college fees, etc.

Examples of what could be funded:

  • Travel to informational or job interviews
  • Professional business attire for interviews and internships
  • Regional networking receptions or career fairs
  • Off-campus graduate school fairs
  • Grad school application fees and test prep materials

APPLY ONLINE

Please contact Idalia Sepúlveda  if you have questions or need additional information.