The Standard Professional Development Fund Reimbursement Request Form

Submit this form to request a reimbursement that will deduct from your annual $400 Professional Development Fund. You will receive an email response that will indicate an approved request, the need for more information, or a denied request. The fund replenishes in accordance with MIT’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Members can access their funding at any time during the academic year. 

Important:

• Reimbursements may take 2-3 weeks to be processed.
• Include the best mailing address to reach you. MIT campus mailing addresses are valid.
• MIT will not reimburse for sales tax.
• Receipts must display your name and indicate the item was paid for. An invoice that displays a due balance but no record of payment will not be accepted.

Eligibility for Funding:

•  Must be an active member of The Standard:
  • Attend all mandatory Standard events and socials (2 excused absences per semester) 
    • Excused absences include academic, athletic or work commitments. 
  • Meet with Standard Advisor at least once a semester. 
  • Committed to building and creating an inclusive community built on foundations of shared respect, openness, and brotherhood.
• Note: failure to meet these requirements, may affect funding. Please connect with your Standard advisor or email thestandard [at] mit.edu (thestandard[at]mit[dot]edu) with any questions.  

Funding can be used for (this list is not exhaustive):

• Graduate school standardized test prep and registration fees (e.g, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT)
• Internship-related travel expenses (e.g., airfare)
• Conference-related expenses (e.g., registration, airfare, hotel)
• Special program fees (e.g., Management Leadership for Tomorrow)
• Graduate school application fees
• Skill building activities related to a future job (e.g., coding books, Coursera subscription, etc.)
• Professional Development Clothing 
• Other expenses approved by OME staff

Funding cannot be used for:

• Electronics
• Textbooks for classes
• MIT fees (e.g., registration hold fees, etc.)
• Meals

If you have questions about whether something would qualify as professional development, email thestandard [at] mit.edu (thestandard[at]mit[dot]edu).