Gerry Auel First Passport Grant
 
The Gerry Auel First Passport Grant was established to encourage OSU students to obtain their first US Passport.  All OSU undergraduate and graduate students applying for their first US passport may apply for the grant.  The fund will reimburse multiple students per academic year the total cost of obtaining their first passport.  This includes the cost of the passport application, required passport photos, and postage if required as a part of the application.

Passport applications can be found online at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
 
Eligibility 

• Priority is given to undergraduate or graduate students with demonstrated financial need or other challenging personal circumstances preventing them from applying for a Passport
• Applicants must provide proof of a completed application for their first US Passport by providing a paper copy of the application
• Consideration for the grant is open to all US students at OSU.  Applicants are not required to have applied for or be participating in any OSU program abroad.

 Award Amounts 

• Grant amount will vary depending on actual cost to the student chosen to receive the grant

Note:  Prior to receiving the grant, the chosen recipient must provide proof that the passport has been ordered along with copies of ALL receipts for expenses related to the application for reimbursement.