How to Apply for PDF

IPC provides potential reimbursement of up to $750 annually for students who attend professional development experiences, such as conferences and career fairs, through the Professional Development Fund (PDF).  To qualify, you must be a professional student and the experience must have occurred within the dates for eligible events (either autumn or spring cycle). More information regarding student eligibility can be found in the instructions attached to the top of the page. The PDF window opens twice during the year, in October and February.

The Spring 2025 application will be open on April 1^st, 2025 and will close on April 15^th, 2025. Eligible events must have occurred between: 10/1/2024 – 03/31/2025.

The application cycle will open April 1^st, 2025 and close April 15^th, 2025: Qualtrics Link will be posted HERE when open.

After turning in application you can expect

1. An email with the reward amount within 60 days after the application deadline

2. Checks will take up to 90 days after notification of funding before becoming available for pickup. You will receive an email when your check is ready.

The Application PDF that is attached to this page is an example of what questions will be asked in the Qualtrics link—if you would like to prepare your application beforehand, you may do so, but when the cycle opens, please copy/paste your answers into the Qualtrics form to complete your application properly.

For inquiries regarding the Professional Development Fund (PDF), please contact:

Isabel Dingeldein, Chief Justice

dingeldein.9@osu.edu