Kaplan Student Support Request
Students can apply for Kaplan funding to supplement their learning. For questions please contact the Dean's Office, tucofac AT_TOWSON.
Guidelines
Guiding Principles
- Support Student Experiences that connect to our college’s strategic plan; especially those experiences that focus on workshops, intensives, and conferences; provide interaction with guest speakers/artists; engage community service; promote diversity and inclusion; and foster collaborative and interdisciplinary activities.
- Raise the scholarly and creative profile of the college
- Strengthen the infrastructure of the college
Eligibility
- Students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in the College of
Fine Arts and Communication
– OR – - An active member of a recognized student group in the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Use of Funds
- Funds must be used to support research or creative activity within the Kaplan guidelines and within the strategic plans and priorities of the organization, department, and/or college.
- Use of funds may be for but are not limited to, the following activities: attending and/or participating in a virtual conference, intensive, or workshop; presenting scholarly or creative work; inviting a guest speaker/artist (under the auspices of a student organization); educational resources needed to complete coursework; engaging community service; promoting diversity and inclusion, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Amount
- Individual Conference/Intensive/Workshop/Competition ($300 per semester, maximum $600 per academic year)
- Guest Speaker/Artist for a Student Organization ($600 per academic year)
- Educational Resources for Completing Coursework ($300 per academic year)
- Community Service/Diversity & Inclusion/Interdisciplinary Collaborations ($300 per semester, maximum $600 per academic year)
Applying
- Students may apply for funding 21 to 120 days prior to the date of the activity. Requests received outside of this time frame will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students must:
- Complete the Kaplan Support Request Form online.
- Submit the Kaplan Student Support Request by simply clicking submit at the end of the online application.
- Notify the COFAC Dean’s Office of this Support Request submission by emailing Budget Specialist, Renee Timms (rtimms AT_TOWSON).
- The COFAC Dean will review the request.
- If approved, students will be informed of how to proceed to secure this funding.
Completing Approved Requests
Students who receive funding must submit within two weeks of the activity the following items:
To COFAC Budget Specialist, Renee Timms (rtimms AT_TOWSON)
- Documentation of the event (promotional materials, event link, etc.)
- Any receipts/invoices of the activity
- Completed and signed digital W9 form
- Submit W9 form by sending it securely to the Towson University Foundation File Drop Service
To COFAC Dean’s Office Marketing and Public Relations Manager Laura Malkus (lmaulkus AT_TOWSON)
- A brief narrative (250 – 500 words) sharing how your event related to the Kaplan guiding principles, impacted your creative activity/research and enhanced your understanding of and commitment to your field of study.
- A .jpeg file of the activity (e.g. – a high resolution headshot, event image, guest speaker, virtual presentation screenshot, or candid photo of you using the item purchase for educational needs such as dance floor, microphone, art supplies).