Requesting Chapter/Section Funds
Receiving funding for your Student Chapter or Local Section is an easy process! Carefully read and follow the directions below and the directions on the check or wire request. Questions or problems? Email chaptersandsections@osa.org.
All funds are disbursed in U.S. dollars.
For chapters/sections outside the U.S.:
1) Request payment by check using the Check Request Form. If your chapter/section cannot receive and process US dollar checks, complete the Wire Request Form.
Important! Due to diverse international banking laws and standards, wire transfers often take several weeks to process and fund delivery may be delayed.
2) An officer of the chapter or section must complete the W-8 Form. Complete your name and address. Sign the form; an original signature is required.
3) Scan both forms and send them to chaptersandsections@osa.org.
For U.S. chapters/sections:
1) Complete the Check Request Form.
2) An officer of the chapter or section must complete the W-9 Form. Complete your name, address, social security number and chapter/section EIN. Sign the form; an original signature is required.
3) Scan both forms and send them to chaptersandsections@osa.org.
Important information about receiving payment in the United States:
U.S.-based chapters/sections must provide OSA with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to receive funding. New chapters and sections may obtain an EIN at the Internal Revenue Service website.
U.S.-based chapters/sections must have a bank account in the name of the organization; for example, the “OSA Student Chapter at Your University.” U.S. chapter/section checks cannot be written to individuals.