Travel Funding Request

For students and recognized student organizations requesting SBA support for conferences, competitions, training, and professional development travel.

Two Forms Required

Every SBA funding request requires TWO completed forms: the applicable request form (Travel or Organization) AND the SBA Disbursement Form. Requests submitted without both forms cannot be reviewed.

Step 1 — Download Both Required Forms

Download both PDFs, complete and sign them offline, then upload them below with your supporting documentation.

Required — Form 1

Travel Funding Request Form

Applicant information, travel details, itemized travel budget, SBA funding request, and certification.

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Required — Form 2

SBA Disbursement Form

Required with every SBA funding request, travel or organization. Complete, sign, and upload with your request form.

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Overview

Students and recognized student organizations may request SBA financial support for travel to conferences, competitions, training, and professional development opportunities.

Download and complete both required PDF forms, gather your supporting documentation, then upload everything through the submission form on this page. The website collects basic routing and contact information; the official forms remain the record of your request.

After submission, an SBA representative may contact you by email and you may be asked to appear before the SBA Executive Board to briefly discuss the proposed travel, its benefit, and the requested budget. The SBA may approve the request in full, approve a reduced amount or only certain expenses, deny the request, or request additional information.

SBA funding addresses financial support only. Applicants must separately comply with the Office of Student Affairs travel approval process and all applicable Law Center requirements.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Download the Travel Funding Request Form and the SBA Disbursement Form.
Step 2: Complete and sign both forms offline (PDF).
Step 3: Gather supporting documentation: registration information, airfare and hotel estimates, itemized budget, event schedule, and traveler list.
Step 4: Upload both completed forms and all supporting documents through the submission form below.
Step 5: SBA reviews the submission and contacts you by email; you may be asked to appear before the Executive Board.
Step 6: You are notified of the decision — full funding, reduced funding, denial, or a request for additional information.

What to Prepare

Required with your submission

Completed Travel Funding Request Form (PDF)
Completed and signed SBA Disbursement Form (PDF)
Event, conference, or competition details and dates
Names of travelers and number of students traveling
Itemized travel budget and total estimated cost
Amount requested from the SBA
Other funding requested or secured, if any

Supporting documentation, as applicable

Event flyer, brochure, or website information
Registration documentation
Airfare estimate
Hotel estimate
Itemized budget
Event schedule
Traveler list
Any other supporting documentation

Step 2 — Upload Your Completed Forms

Use this form to submit your completed Travel Funding Request Form, your completed SBA Disbursement Form, and all supporting documentation. Uploads are stored privately and are visible only to authorized SBA reviewers.

Contact & Routing Information

Full NameSULC Email AddressWe'll use this to contact you.Phone Number (optional)Classification / Class YearOrganization or Group (if applicable)

Travel Summary

Event / Conference / CompetitionDestinationTravel Start DateTravel End DateNumber of Students TravelingAmount Requested from SBAEnter a dollar amount, for example 1250.00

Brief Summary of the RequestAdditional Information / Notes (optional)

Required Uploads

Both official SBA forms must be completed offline and uploaded here as PDFs.

Completed Travel Funding Request Form (PDF)Completed SBA Disbursement Form (PDF)Supporting Documentation

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG/JPEG. Up to 8 supporting files, 10 MB each. Files are stored privately and are visible only to authorized SBA reviewers.

AcknowledgmentsI have attached both the completed Travel Funding Request Form and the completed SBA Disbursement Form.I understand that submission does not guarantee SBA funding, and that any approved funding remains subject to Law Center administrative approval, purchasing procedures, documentation requirements, and availability of funds.I certify that the information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Information submitted through this form will be provided to authorized SBA representatives for purposes of reviewing and processing your request. Please provide only the information necessary for your request. Do not submit Social Security numbers, complete payment card information, passwords, medical records, or other highly sensitive personal information.

Submitting a request does not guarantee funding or approval. The SBA may contact you for additional information or ask you to attend an SBA meeting before a decision is made.

Requests are reviewed individually. Submission does not guarantee full or partial funding.

What Happens After Submission

You receive a reference number confirming your submission was recorded.
An SBA representative reviews the submission for completeness and contacts you by email.
You may be asked to appear before the SBA Executive Board to discuss the request.
The board votes and you are notified of the outcome and any next steps or conditions.

SBA funding is not guaranteed. Requests remain subject to SBA review and vote, Law Center administrative approval and purchasing procedures, documentation requirements, and availability of funds. Travel funding does not constitute Law Center approval to travel.