Professional Educational Development

This form is for expenses related to professional education development and can be submitted once per semester. Your cost of attendance financial aid budget is adjusted to actual or projected tuition and fees as a part of this process. 

To complete the form, the following documentation may be required for reimbursement requests:

  • Transportation: a copy of purchased airline receipts or an estimate of round-trip mileage if driving.
  • Passport/visa: documentation showing cost of passport or visa if required for your trip.
  • Hotel/meals: documentation showing length of conference or trip. University per diem rate limits apply.
  • Other: documentation of expenses and how it is related to your program (e.g., instruments needed for your program).

 

See the form for recommended steps to complete other types of appeals.

View the Professional Educational Development form 2025-26

Use this form if...

  • You have expenses related to conference travel or other professional development costs, such as instruments needed for your program, and are seeking reimbursement, reduced overall cost of attendance, or other financial aid.

Don't use this form if...

You are seeking reimbursement for expenses related to:

  • Computer purchase
  • Food & Housing
  • Child care.
  • Required professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential
  • University-sponsored health insurance
  • Program fees.

Next steps

Submit the completed form and additional documents.

Online

Upload to Financial Aid Documents Submission Portal (login required). 

By mail

Office of Student Finance

160 Williamson Hall

231 Pillsbury Dr. SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455-0252

In person

333 Robert H. Bruininks Hall (East Bank), or

130 Coffey Hall (St. Paul)