If you have additional questions, please reach out to your Co-Curricular Advisor or email pathways@gettysburg.edu.
Do I need to be in the Guided Pathways to apply for funding? Yes, and you must be active in the program which means you are attending semesterly meetings and submitting reflections.
What is an experiential learning opportunity? An experiential learning opportunity eligible for this fund is an experience outside of the classroom for which you are interested in participating or are already participating, which provides you with practical experience related to your future academic, leadership or professional goals.
Can you give me examples of experiential learning opportunities?
Not sure if your experience fits? Please ask!
Can I apply for funding if I am already getting paid or getting a stipend? Possibly. In your application you can discuss your need for additional funding.
Do I need to have secured an opportunity to apply for funding? No, but if you do not get the opportunity for which you applied you will not get the funding.
Will late applications be accepted? No
What are the deadlines for applying for the Guided Pathways Fund?
How quickly will decisions be made? Please allow two weeks for the committee to review and make decisions about funding.
If I am selected for funding, how long will it take for me to receive the funding? Once you have received a funding decision and completed your paperwork, it takes an addition 3 - 4 weeks to process payments.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount of funding available? No, but you need to submit a detailed budget with your application.
How detailed should my application be? Your application is an opportunity for the funding committee to get to know you and your interests. The more detailed you are in answering the questions, the better the committee will be able to assess your experience and interests as they relate to funding opportunities.
If selected, will I receive exactly the amount of money I requested in my application? Not necessarily.
How many times can I apply for Guided Pathways funding? As many as you would like, however, depending on the application pool, first-time applicants may be given preference.
Must I submit a reflection on the experience for which I was funded? Yes.
When is my reflection due? Reflections must be submitted within a month of completing the experience.
How do I access the link for the Guided Pathways Fund? This link is open only when applications are being accepted and is sent to you in an email from your Co-Curricular Advisor: https://cglink.me/2fU/s94811
