I, ________________________, understand I am responsible for:
Student Missions travel expenses: I understand that I am responsible to pay for all expenses related to my student missions experience, including but not limited to the application fee, health evaluation, airfare, passport, visa or entry documents, immunizations, and living expenses (if not provided by my host organization) no later than 10 days prior to my departure unless express permission is granted by the Student Missions office to postpone payment.
Fundraising Goals: I understand my fundraising goal depends on my desired location, length of service, and date of application completions. The usual goal for Domestic calls is: $500, the usual goal for funded international calls is: $3,500, and the usual goal for self-funded international calls is: $5,500.
School Bill: I understand that my Walla Walla University student account must be paid cleared before I will be authorized to depart for my Student Missions assignment.
Application Fee or SM Fee: I understand that a $500 SM fee is included in the fundraising goals listed above. These fees go toward training and support offered by the SM office and not directly toward the purchase of my ticket and or living expenses as an SM.
Fundraising: I intend to raise funds by mailing fundraising letters to pay for my SM expenses. I will pay the difference between my fundraising account balance and my total Student Missions expenses, including application fees and all other fees and charges, no later than 10 days prior to my departure unless express permission is given by the Student Missions office to postpone payment. I understand that all funds raised are donations to the Student Missions office of WWU, and subject to the Chaplain's Office Executive Committee for allocation. The money does not personally belong to me, nor can it be allocated at my discretion. For any special funding requests, I must petition the Chaplain's Office Executive Committee.
Excess Funds: I understand that excess funds can be used only for approved SM travel, helping other SMs to go, emergency expenses, and special support for SMs in the field, not for personal projects, personal travel, donations to schools, etc..
Travel Scholarships: I understand that I may be eligible for travel scholarships if I meet the requirements stipulated by the Student Missions office. All scholarships are subject to the Chaplain's Office Executive Committee.
Tuition Scholarships: I understand that I may be eligible for a tuition scholarship if I meet the following requirements. All scholarships are subject to the Chaplain's Office Executive Committee.
Tuition Scholarship Criteria:
- Successful completion of at least 4.5 months of service
- Successful reenrollment to WWU
- Complete payment of SM fees and expenses
- Completion of required classes for service
- Participation in the entire SM Spring retreat
- Participation in the SM Dedication Vespers Spring quarter
- Participation in the SM Re-Entry Retreat fall quarter
- Completion of any other necessary assignments determined by the Chaplain's Office.