Requesting Chapter/Section Funds

Student Chapters and Local Sections must submit the proper request forms in order to receive the following funds:

• Starting a Chapter/Section
• OSA Foundation-sponsored Education Outreach Grants
• Chapter/Section Activity Grants
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Student Chapter member rebates
• Invited Speaker Program
• Other awards and benefits

Forms of payment:

• All funds are remitted in U.S. dollars. 
• U.S.-based chapters/sections receive payment by check.
• International chapters and sections are strongly encouraged to request payment by check. Electronic payments using the Wire Transfer Form can take considerably longer to process and there is usually a delay in the funds being deposited.

How to Submit a Check Request

Check Request Form - All requests from U.S. chapters must be made using the Check Request Form. 

• All U.S.-based chapters sections are encouraged to open bank accounts using the name of their organization. For example: “OSA Student Chapter-Duke University.”

Important! U.S.-based student chapters must provide OSA with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in order to receive funding. Click here for more information on obtaining an EIN. (The information provided are examples on how to fill out necessary forms to obtain an EIN number. For further guidance, please contact the IRS or your tax consultant.)

• Check Request Form (PDF)

How to Submit a Wire Request - Only use this form if you chapter or section is unable to receive and process checks from OSA

Wire Request Form - All requests for wires must use the Wire Request Form.  Any and all supporting documentation such as a copy of an OSA grant award letter or start up fund documentation must be included. Wire transfers take considerably longer to process and may cause a delay in processing your funds request.

OSA International Student Chapter Funding Disbursement Form -Non-U.S.-based chapters/sections must also complete this form when requesting funds. This form identifies officer/s of the chapter that are authorized to receive the funds on behalf of the chapter/section.